Public holidays

🇯🇵Japan 2026

Public holidays
16
in 2026
Next holiday
Marine Day
in 35d
Long weekends
8
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
0
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
2
J
2
F
1
M
1
A
3
M
J
1
J
1
A
2
S
1
O
2
N
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Thursday · 元日
165d ago Public
12
Jan
Coming of Age Day
Monday · 成人の日
154d ago Public
11
Feb
Foundation Day
Wednesday · 建国記念の日
124d ago Public
23
Feb
The Emperor's Birthday
Monday · 天皇誕生日
112d ago Public
20
Mar
Vernal Equinox Day
Friday · 春分の日
87d ago Public
29
Apr
Shōwa Day
Wednesday · 昭和の日
47d ago Public
4
May
Greenery Day
Monday · みどりの日
42d ago Public
5
May
Children's Day
Tuesday · こどもの日
41d ago Public
6
May
Constitution Memorial Day
Wednesday · 憲法記念日
40d ago Public
20
Jul
Marine Day
Monday · 海の日
in 35d Public
11
Aug
Mountain Day
Tuesday · 山の日
in 57d Public
21
Sep
Respect for the Aged Day
Monday · 敬老の日
in 98d Public
23
Sep
Autumnal Equinox Day
Wednesday · 秋分の日
in 100d Public
12
Oct
Sports Day
Monday · スポーツの日
in 119d Public
3
Nov
Culture Day
Tuesday · 文化の日
in 141d Public
23
Nov
Labour Thanksgiving Day
Monday · 勤労感謝の日
in 161d Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Japan

In 2026, Japan has 16 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is May, with 3. 2 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 8 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. No holiday falls on a weekend, so none are "lost".

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Constitution Memorial Day (May 6) to Marine Day (July 20): 75 days.

The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is Labour Thanksgiving Day (November 23).

Long weekends in 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Coming of Age Day
January 12 · Monday
The Emperor's Birthday
February 23 · Monday
Vernal Equinox Day
March 20 · Friday
Greenery Day
May 4 · Monday
Marine Day
July 20 · Monday
Respect for the Aged Day
September 21 · Monday
Sports Day
October 12 · Monday
Labour Thanksgiving Day
November 23 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2026?+
Japan has 16 official public holidays in 2026, with May being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Japan?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Japan in 2026?+
8 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.