How many public holidays does Japan have in 2026?
Japan has 16 national holidays and 2 substitute holidays in 2026, a total of 18 days off, per Cabinet Office of Japan — National Holidays 2026 (国民の祝日).
Japan has 16 national holidays in 2026, plus 2 substitute holidays — 18 days off in total, per Cabinet Office of Japan — National Holidays 2026 (国民の祝日). The longest long weekend lasts 5 days on 2–6 May 2026.
16 National Holidays2 Substitute Holidays
National HolidaySubstitute HolidayToday
January
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
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- 1New Year's Day
- 12Coming of Age Day
February
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
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- 11National Foundation Day
- 23Emperor's Birthday
March
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
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- 20Vernal Equinox Day
April
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
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Fri
Sat
1
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- 29Shōwa Day
May
Sun
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Sat
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- 3Constitution Memorial Day
- 4Greenery Day
- 5Children's Day
- 6Substitute Holiday (for Constitution Memorial Day)
June
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
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30
No holidays this month.
July
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
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Fri
Sat
1
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- 20Marine Day
August
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
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- 11Mountain Day
September
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- 21Respect for the Aged Day
- 22Citizens' Holiday (Silver Week)
- 23Autumnal Equinox Day
October
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
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9
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21
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- 12Sports Day
November
Sun
Mon
Tue
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Sat
1
2
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- 3Culture Day
- 23Labor Thanksgiving Day
December
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
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Fri
Sat
1
2
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26
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31
No holidays this month.
Long Weekends in Japan, 2026
Japan has 8 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 5 days on 2–6 May 2026, covering Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day, and Substitute Holiday (for Constitution Memorial Day). Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
10–12 January 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat10Saturday
- Sun11SundayHoliday
- Mon12Coming of Age DayHoliday
21–23 February 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat21Saturday
- Sun22SundayHoliday
- Mon23Emperor's BirthdayHoliday
20–22 March 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri20Vernal Equinox DayHoliday
- Sat21Saturday
- Sun22SundayHoliday
2–6 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
5 days
- Sat2Saturday
- Sun3Constitution Memorial DayHoliday
- Mon4Greenery DayHoliday
- Tue5Children's DayHoliday
- Wed6Substitute Holiday (for Constitution Memorial Day)Substitute
18–20 July 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat18Saturday
- Sun19SundayHoliday
- Mon20Marine DayHoliday
19–23 September 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
5 days
- Sat19Saturday
- Sun20SundayHoliday
- Mon21Respect for the Aged DayHoliday
- Tue22Citizens' Holiday (Silver Week)Substitute
- Wed23Autumnal Equinox DayHoliday
10–12 October 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat10Saturday
- Sun11SundayHoliday
- Mon12Sports DayHoliday
21–23 November 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat21Saturday
- Sun22SundayHoliday
- Mon23Labor Thanksgiving DayHoliday
Japan National Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Japan has 16 national holidays and 2 substitute holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 23 November (Labor Thanksgiving Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 12 January 2026 | Monday | Coming of Age Day | Holiday |
| 11 February 2026 | Wednesday | National Foundation Day | Holiday |
| 23 February 2026 | Monday | Emperor's Birthday | Holiday |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Vernal Equinox Day | Holiday |
| 29 April 2026 | Wednesday | Shōwa Day | Holiday |
| 3 May 2026 | Sunday | Constitution Memorial Day | Holiday |
| 4 May 2026 | Monday | Greenery Day | Holiday |
| 5 May 2026 | Tuesday | Children's Day | Holiday |
| 6 May 2026 | Wednesday | Substitute Holiday (for Constitution Memorial Day) | Substitute |
| 20 July 2026 | Monday | Marine Day | Holiday |
| 11 August 2026 | Tuesday | Mountain Day | Holiday |
| 21 September 2026 | Monday | Respect for the Aged Day | Holiday |
| 22 September 2026 | Tuesday | Citizens' Holiday (Silver Week) | Substitute |
| 23 September 2026 | Wednesday | Autumnal Equinox Day | Holiday |
| 12 October 2026 | Monday | Sports Day | Holiday |
| 3 November 2026 | Tuesday | Culture Day | Holiday |
| 23 November 2026 | Monday | Labor Thanksgiving Day | Holiday |
Official source: Cabinet Office of Japan — National Holidays 2026 (国民の祝日) (National holidays under the Public Holiday Law. A holiday falling on Sunday is observed on the next non-holiday day; a weekday between two holidays becomes a citizens' holiday.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. National holidays under Japan's Public Holiday Law, as published by the Cabinet Office. Substitute and citizens' holidays are full legal holidays.
Download Japan 2026 Holiday Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Japan in 2026?
There are 8 long-weekend periods in Japan in 2026. The longest lasts 5 days on 2-6 May 2026, covering Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day, and Substitute Holiday (for Constitution Memorial Day).
What is the official source for the 2026 Japan holiday calendar?
The official source is Cabinet Office of Japan — National Holidays 2026 (国民の祝日) (National holidays under the Public Holiday Law. A holiday falling on Sunday is observed on the next non-holiday day; a weekday between two holidays becomes a citizens' holiday).
What is a substitute holiday (furikae kyūjitsu)?
When a Japanese national holiday falls on a Sunday, the next day that is not already a holiday becomes a substitute holiday. In 2026, Constitution Memorial Day (Sunday, 3 May) is observed on Wednesday, 6 May, because 4 and 5 May are already Greenery Day and Children's Day.
Why is 22 September 2026 a holiday in Japan?
Under the Public Holiday Law, a weekday sandwiched between two national holidays becomes a citizens' holiday (kokumin no kyūjitsu). In 2026, 22 September falls between Respect for the Aged Day (21 September) and Autumnal Equinox Day (23 September), creating a five-day Silver Week — the first since 2015.