Japan has 18 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Rules can vary by region; days marked “bank / optional” are not days off for everyone.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Friday | January 2nd | Bank / optional |
| Jan 3 | Saturday | January 3rd | Bank / optional |
| Jan 12 | Monday | Coming of Age Day | Public |
| Feb 11 | Wednesday | Foundation Day | Public |
| Feb 23 | Monday | Emperor's Birthday | Public |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Spring Equinox Day | Public |
| Apr 29 | Wednesday | Showa Day | Public |
| May 3 | Sunday | Constitution Day | Public |
| May 4 | Monday | Greenery Day | Public |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Children's Day | Public |
| May 6 | Wednesday | Constitution Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Jul 20 | Monday | Marine Day | Public |
| Aug 11 | Tuesday | Mountain Day | Public |
| Sep 21 | Monday | Respect-for-the-Aged Day | Public |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | Citizens' Holiday | Public |
| Sep 23 | Wednesday | Autumnal Equinox Day | Public |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Sports Day | Public |
| Nov 3 | Tuesday | Culture Day | Public |
| Nov 23 | Monday | Labor Thanksgiving Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Bank / optional |
Japan has 18 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Some regions add their own local holidays.
The next public holiday is Culture Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.