Holiday Calendar

Japan public holidays 2026

This page lists 18 major public holidays in Japan for 2026, each with its exact date and weekday — useful for planning cross-border meetings, shipping cutoffs and business communication so nothing lands on the other side's day off.

Date Weekday Holiday
2026-01-01Thursday元日 New Year's Day
2026-01-12Monday成人の日 Coming of Age Day
2026-02-11Wednesday建国記念の日 Foundation Day
2026-02-23Monday天皇誕生日 Emperor's Birthday
2026-03-20Friday春分の日 Spring Equinox Day
2026-04-29Wednesday昭和の日 Showa Day
2026-05-03Sunday憲法記念日 Constitution Day
2026-05-04Mondayみどりの日 Greenery Day
2026-05-05Tuesdayこどもの日 Children's Day
2026-05-06Wednesday憲法記念日 (振替休日) Constitution Day (substitute day)
2026-07-20Monday海の日 Marine Day
2026-08-11Tuesday山の日 Mountain Day
2026-09-21Monday敬老の日 Respect-for-the-Aged Day
2026-09-22Tuesday国民の休日 Citizens' Holiday
2026-09-23Wednesday秋分の日 Autumnal Equinox Day
2026-10-12Mondayスポーツの日 Sports Day
2026-11-03Tuesday文化の日 Culture Day
2026-11-23Monday勤労感謝の日 Labor Thanksgiving Day

Quick answer

This page lists the major 2026 public holidays in Japan with dates and weekdays. To check local times on a specific day or find overlapping working hours, continue into the converter and the meeting planner.

How to use this calendar

Scan the table before locking recurring meetings or project milestones; move shipping cutoffs to the last business day before a holiday; expect slower responses around multi-day breaks.

FAQ

What are the main public holidays in Japan in 2026?

The table on this page lists 18 major public holidays with exact dates and weekdays; confirm multi-day breaks and substitute days with official announcements.

What should I plan around when working with Japan?

Besides the time difference, avoid scheduling around public holidays: replies slow down before and after them, and logistics or banking can be delayed. Keep key meetings and shipping cutoffs clear of the dates listed here.

Where does this holiday data come from?

The data comes from a public holiday database and covers nationwide public holidays; regional variations, multi-day breaks and substitute days should be confirmed with official announcements.