Foundation Day in Japan falls on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. It is a nationwide public holiday across Japan.
Foundation Day 2026 in Japan: February 11, 2026. Nationwide day off. Holiday data is synced automatically every day from the open-source Nager.Date database.
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February 11, 2026 Β· Wednesday2026-02-11
| Date | 2026-02-11 (Wednesday) |
| Holiday | Foundation Day |
| Type | Public |
| Scope | Nationwide |
| Source | Nager.Date |
FAQ
When is Foundation Day 2026?
Foundation Day 2026 falls on February 11, 2026 (Wednesday).
Is Foundation Day a statutory holiday?
Yes β it is a nationwide public holiday.
How many days until Foundation Day?
There is a live countdown at the top of this page β -204 days to go.
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