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.
All public holidays in Japan 2026–2028 in the calendar app you already use: always up to date, no sign-up, free.
Added as a new calendar "Japan Public Holidays · the-calendar.net" that updates itself; nothing is imported into your own calendar. On Android, open the Google link on a computer or with "Desktop site" in Chrome; it then syncs to your phone. Thunderbird, Samsung Calendar, Notion and Outlook desktop take the copied link under "Add calendar from the internet".
https://the-calendar.net/downloads/countries/japan-holidays.ics
One-off files: 2026, 2027 (.ics) · JSON
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.