Holidays in Japan
2026 holiday calendar for Japan
January 2nd
bank
January 3rd
bank
Coming of Age Day
public
Foundation Day
public
Emperor's Birthday
public
Spring Equinox Day
public
Showa Day
public
Constitution Day
public
Greenery Day
public
Children's Day
public
Constitution Day (substitute day)
public (substitute)
Marine Day
public
Mountain Day
public
Respect-for-the-Aged Day
public
Citizens' Holiday
public
Autumnal Equinox Day
public
Sports Day
public
Culture Day
public
Seven-Five-Three Festival
observance
Labor Thanksgiving Day
public
New Year's Day
public
Christmas Day
observance
New Year's Eve
bank
About Japan Holidays
This page provides a comprehensive list of holidays in Japan for 2026. The list includes public holidays, bank holidays, school holidays, and observances.
In Japan, holidays are an important part of the cultural and social calendar. Public holidays are typically non-working days established by law, while observances are special days that may not be official holidays but are still celebrated or commemorated.
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