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