9days off
Greenery Day
2–6 May 2026
5 days · no leave1 PTO → 6 days2 PTO → 9 days
Japan · 2026
Japan public holidays 2026
Official public holidays in Japan for 2026, with weekdays, countdowns and the long weekends you can build around them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Monday | Coming of Age Day | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Wednesday | Foundation Day | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Monday | The Emperor's Birthday | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Friday | Vernal Equinox Day | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Wednesday | Shōwa Day | |
| 4 May 2026 | Monday | Greenery Day | |
| 5 May 2026 | Tuesday | Children's Day | |
| 6 May 2026 | Wednesday | Constitution Memorial Day | |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Monday | Marine Day | |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | Mountain Day | |
| 21 Sep 2026 | Monday | Respect for the Aged Day | |
| 23 Sep 2026 | Wednesday | Autumnal Equinox Day | |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Monday | Sports Day | |
| 3 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Culture Day | |
| 23 Nov 2026 | Monday | Labour Thanksgiving Day |
Calendar view
Public holidays highlighted, weekends shaded.
January
MTWTFSS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February
MTWTFSS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March
MTWTFSS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
April
MTWTFSS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
May
MTWTFSS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June
MTWTFSS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
July
MTWTFSS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
August
MTWTFSS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
September
MTWTFSS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
October
MTWTFSS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
November
MTWTFSS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
December
MTWTFSS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Public holidayWeekend
Long weekends and bridge days in 2026
6days off
Respect for the Aged Day
19–21 Sep 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days
6days off
Autumnal Equinox Day
23 Sep 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days
5days off
New Year's Day
1 Jan 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Coming of Age Day
10–12 Jan 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
The Emperor's Birthday
21–23 Feb 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
Subscribe
Make it a trip
Long weekends are the best-value days to travel — and the first dates to sell out. Compare flights and hotels around Japan before prices move.
Compare flights & hotels affiliate link
FAQ
- Does Japan have holidays on weekends in 2026?
- Some holidays fall on weekends; where a country has a substitute day, it is included as a separate entry.
- How do I use these dates to plan leave in 2026?
- Open the long weekend page, pick a run, and see how many days of leave connect it to the next weekend.