Japan Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
January 2 Bank Holiday
January 2 Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in Japan
Day off for New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
January 3 Bank Holiday
January 3 Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in Japan
Coming of Age Day
Coming of Age Day is a national holiday in Japan
February
Setsubun
Setsubun is a observance in Japan
National Foundation Day
National Foundation Day is a national holiday in Japan
National Foundation Day Observed
National Foundation Day is a national holiday in Japan
Valentine's Day
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
Emperor's Birthday
Emperor's Birthday is a national holiday in Japan
Emperor's Birthday Observed
Emperor's Birthday is a national holiday in Japan
March
May
Constitution Memorial Day
Constitution Memorial Day is a national holiday in Japan
Greenery Day
Greenery Day is a national holiday in Japan
Children's Day
Children's Day is a national holiday in Japan
Constitution Memorial Day Observed
Constitution Memorial Day is a national holiday in Japan
Children's Day Observed
Children's Day is a national holiday in Japan
Greenery Day Observed
Greenery Day is a national holiday in Japan
Mother's Day
Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
July
August
Hiroshima Memorial Day
Hiroshima Memorial Day is a observance in Japan
Nagasaki Memorial Day
Nagasaki Memorial Day is a observance in Japan
Mountain Day
Mountain Day is a national holiday in Japan
Day off for Mountain Day
Mountain Day is a national holiday in Japan
September
Respect for the Aged Day
Respect for the Aged Day is a national holiday in Japan
Bridge Public Holiday
Bridge Public holiday is a national holiday in Japan
Autumn Equinox
Autumn Equinox is a national holiday in Japan
Autumn Equinox Observed
Autumn Equinox is a national holiday in Japan
November
Culture Day
Culture Day is a national holiday in Japan
Culture Day Observed
Culture Day is a national holiday in Japan
7-5-3 Day
7-5-3 Day is a observance in Japan
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Labor Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in Japan
Labor Thanksgiving Day Observed
Labor Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in Japan