Japan public holidays 2026
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| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 2026-01-12 | Monday | Coming of Age Day |
| 2026-02-11 | Wednesday | Foundation Day |
| 2026-02-23 | Monday | Emperor's Birthday |
| 2026-03-20 | Friday | Vernal Equinox Day |
| 2026-04-29 | Wednesday | Showa Day |
| 2026-05-03 | Sunday | Constitution Day |
| 2026-05-04 | Monday | Greenery Day |
| 2026-05-05 | Tuesday | Children's Day |
| 2026-05-06 | Wednesday | Substitute Holiday |
| 2026-07-20 | Monday | Marine Day |
| 2026-08-11 | Tuesday | Mountain Day |
| 2026-09-21 | Monday | Respect for the Aged Day |
| 2026-09-22 | Tuesday | National Holiday |
| 2026-09-23 | Wednesday | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| 2026-10-12 | Monday | Sports Day |
| 2026-11-03 | Tuesday | Culture Day |
| 2026-11-23 | Monday | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
Weekend: Saturday and Sunday. Other holiday types available via the API: bank, public.
Get these dates from the API
curl 'https://duedateapi.com/v1/holidays/list?country=JP&year=2026' -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
FAQ
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2026?
Japan has 18 national public holiday entries in 2026.
What is the first public holiday in Japan in 2026?
New Year's Day on Thursday, 2026-01-01.
What days are the weekend in Japan?
The weekend in Japan is Saturday and Sunday.
Data may change; verify critical dates. Holidays come from the open-source python-holidays project. Lunar and Islamic holidays are calculated estimates, and governments can add or move holidays by announcement. Not legal or payroll advice.
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