The Emperor's Birthday in Japan falls on Monday, February 23, 2026. It is a nationwide public holiday across Japan.
The Emperor's Birthday 2026 in Japan: February 23, 2026. Nationwide day off. Holiday data is synced automatically every day from the open-source Nager.Date database.
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February 23, 2026 Β· Monday2026-02-23
| Date | 2026-02-23 (Monday) |
| Holiday | The Emperor's Birthday |
| Type | Public |
| Scope | Nationwide |
| Source | Nager.Date |
FAQ
When is The Emperor's Birthday 2026?
The Emperor's Birthday 2026 falls on February 23, 2026 (Monday).
Is The Emperor's Birthday a statutory holiday?
Yes β it is a nationwide public holiday.
How many days until The Emperor's Birthday?
There is a live countdown at the top of this page β -192 days to go.
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