Public holidays in Japan 2026 and 2027

National public holiday dates in Japan: 18 in 2026 and 17 in 2027. Check your trip dates below, or browse the full list.

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18 public holiday dates in 2026

Jan
1
New Year's Day
Thursday · 元日
Jan
12
Coming of Age Day
Monday · 成人の日
Long weekend
Feb
11
Foundation Day
Wednesday · 建国記念の日
Feb
23
The Emperor's Birthday
Monday · 天皇誕生日
Long weekend
Mar
20
Vernal Equinox Day
Friday · 春分の日
Long weekend
Apr
29
Shōwa Day
Wednesday · 昭和の日
May
3
Constitution Memorial Day
Sunday
On a weekend
May
4
Greenery Day
Monday · みどりの日
Long weekend
May
5
Children's Day
Tuesday · こどもの日
May
6
Substitute Holiday
Wednesday
Jul
20
Marine Day
Monday · 海の日
Long weekend
Aug
11
Mountain Day
Tuesday · 山の日
Sep
21
Respect for the Aged Day
Monday · 敬老の日
Long weekend
Sep
22
Bridge Public holiday
Tuesday
Sep
23
Autumnal Equinox Day
Wednesday · 秋分の日
Oct
12
Sports Day
Monday · スポーツの日
Long weekend
Nov
3
Culture Day
Tuesday · 文化の日
Nov
23
Labour Thanksgiving Day
Monday · 勤労感謝の日
Long weekend

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How these dates are checked

Every date here appears in at least two of three independent holiday datasets: Nager.Date, python-holidays, Google Calendar public holidays. Regional holidays that only apply to some states or provinces are not listed. Last checked 2026-10-06.

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Any holidays during my trip?

New Year's Day

Coming of Age Day

Foundation Day

The Emperor's Birthday

Vernal Equinox Day

Shōwa Day

Constitution Memorial Day

Greenery Day

Children's Day

Substitute Holiday

Marine Day

Mountain Day

Respect for the Aged Day

Bridge Public holiday

Autumnal Equinox Day

Sports Day

Culture Day

Labour Thanksgiving Day