Complete list of 16 public holidays in Japan for 2026, with weekdays and live countdown. Next up: Respect for the Aged Day on September 21, 2026 — 18 days to go.
16 holidays listed for Japan in 2026, of which 16 are observed nationwide. Every entry shows the exact date, weekday, scope and a live countdown.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONTH 1 | |||
| 2026-01-01Thursday | New Year's Day | Public | Past |
| 2026-01-12Monday | Coming of Age Day | Public | Past |
| MONTH 2 | |||
| 2026-02-11Wednesday | Foundation Day | Public | Past |
| 2026-02-23Monday | The Emperor's Birthday | Public | Past |
| MONTH 3 | |||
| 2026-03-20Friday | Vernal Equinox Day | Public | Past |
| MONTH 4 | |||
| 2026-04-29Wednesday | Shōwa Day | Public | Past |
| MONTH 5 | |||
| 2026-05-04Monday | Greenery Day | Public | Past |
| 2026-05-05Tuesday | Children's Day | Public | Past |
| 2026-05-06Wednesday | Constitution Memorial Day | Public | Past |
| MONTH 7 | |||
| 2026-07-20Monday | Marine Day | Public | Past |
| MONTH 8 | |||
| 2026-08-11Tuesday | Mountain Day | Public | Past |
| MONTH 9 | |||
| 2026-09-21Monday | Respect for the Aged Day | Public | in … d |
| 2026-09-23Wednesday | Autumnal Equinox Day | Public | in … d |
| MONTH 10 | |||
| 2026-10-12Monday | Sports Day | Public | in … d |
| MONTH 11 | |||
| 2026-11-03Tuesday | Culture Day | Public | in … d |
| 2026-11-23Monday | Labour Thanksgiving Day | Public | in … d |
How many public holidays are there in 2026?
16 (including 16 nationwide).
When is the next holiday in 2026?
Respect for the Aged Day on 2026-09-21 — 18 days from today.
What are the major holidays in 2026?
New Year's Day, Coming of Age Day, Foundation Day, The Emperor's Birthday, Vernal Equinox Day, Shōwa Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day and more — see the full table above.
Is the data accurate?
Data comes from the open-source Nager.Date database, updated automatically.