Holidays · Japan
Japan Public Holidays 2026
🇯🇵 Complete list of national and public holidays in Japan for 2026 and 2027. Includes dates, weekdays, and notes on regional variations where relevant.
2026
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | 元日 (New Year's Day) | Thursday | national |
| January 12, 2026 | 成人の日 (Coming of Age Day) | Monday | national |
| February 11, 2026 | 建国記念の日 (National Foundation Day) | Wednesday | national |
| February 23, 2026 | 天皇誕生日 (Emperor's Birthday) | Monday | national |
| March 20, 2026 | 春分の日 (Vernal Equinox Day) | Friday | national |
| April 29, 2026 | 昭和の日 (Shōwa Day) | Wednesday | national |
| May 3, 2026 | 憲法記念日 (Constitution Memorial Day) | Sunday | national |
| May 4, 2026 | みどりの日 (Greenery Day) | Monday | national |
| May 5, 2026 | こどもの日 (Children's Day) | Tuesday | national |
| July 20, 2026 | 海の日 (Marine Day) | Monday | national |
| August 11, 2026 | 山の日 (Mountain Day) | Tuesday | national |
| September 21, 2026 | 敬老の日 (Respect for the Aged) | Monday | national |
| September 23, 2026 | 秋分の日 (Autumnal Equinox) | Wednesday | national |
| October 12, 2026 | スポーツの日 (Sports Day) | Monday | national |
| November 3, 2026 | 文化の日 (Culture Day) | Tuesday | national |
| November 23, 2026 | 勤労感謝の日 (Labor Thanksgiving) | Monday | national |
2027
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | 元日 (New Year's Day) | Friday | national |
| January 11, 2027 | 成人の日 (Coming of Age Day) | Monday | national |
| February 11, 2027 | 建国記念の日 (National Foundation Day) | Thursday | national |
| February 23, 2027 | 天皇誕生日 (Emperor's Birthday) | Tuesday | national |
| March 20, 2027 | 春分の日 (Vernal Equinox Day) | Saturday | national |
| April 29, 2027 | 昭和の日 (Shōwa Day) | Thursday | national |
| May 3, 2027 | 憲法記念日 (Constitution Memorial Day) | Monday | national |
| May 4, 2027 | みどりの日 (Greenery Day) | Tuesday | national |
| May 5, 2027 | こどもの日 (Children's Day) | Wednesday | national |
| July 19, 2027 | 海の日 (Marine Day) | Monday | national |
| August 11, 2027 | 山の日 (Mountain Day) | Wednesday | national |
| September 20, 2027 | 敬老の日 (Respect for the Aged) | Monday | national |
| September 23, 2027 | 秋分の日 (Autumnal Equinox) | Thursday | national |
| October 11, 2027 | スポーツの日 (Sports Day) | Monday | national |
| November 3, 2027 | 文化の日 (Culture Day) | Wednesday | national |
| November 23, 2027 | 勤労感謝の日 (Labor Thanksgiving) | Tuesday | national |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have?
16 in 2026.
What's the biggest holiday in Japan?
Golden Week — a cluster of four holidays April 29 – May 5.
Are banks closed on these days in Japan?
Generally yes — banks observe the national/public holiday calendar. International business should plan around these dates to avoid payment-settlement delays.