Calendar
Public holidays in Japan (2026)
Public holidays
Japan has 16 public holidays in 2026.
Next up: スポーツの日 — Monday, October 12, 2026 (in 8 days).
| Jan 1, 2026 | 元日 (New Year's Day) |
|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | 成人の日 (Coming of Age Day) |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 建国記念の日 (Foundation Day) |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 天皇誕生日 (The Emperor's Birthday) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 春分の日 (Vernal Equinox Day) |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 昭和の日 (Shōwa Day) |
| May 6, 2026 | 憲法記念日 (Constitution Memorial Day) |
| May 4, 2026 | みどりの日 (Greenery Day) |
| May 5, 2026 | こどもの日 (Children's Day) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 海の日 (Marine Day) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 山の日 (Mountain Day) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 敬老の日 (Respect for the Aged Day) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 秋分の日 (Autumnal Equinox Day) |
| Oct 12, 2026 | スポーツの日 (Sports Day) |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 文化の日 (Culture Day) |
| Nov 23, 2026 | 勤労感謝の日 (Labour Thanksgiving Day) |
Updated October 4, 2026
Common questions
When is the next public holiday in Japan?
スポーツの日, on Monday, October 12, 2026 (in 8 days).
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2026?
Japan has 16 public holidays in 2026; see the full list above with dates and local names.