Respect for the Aged Day in Japan falls on Monday, September 21, 2026. It is a nationwide public holiday across Japan.
Respect for the Aged Day 2026 in Japan: September 21, 2026. Nationwide day off. Holiday data is synced automatically every day from the open-source Nager.Date database.
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Respect for the Aged DayJapan
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September 21, 2026 Β· Monday2026-09-21
| Date | 2026-09-21 (Monday) |
| Holiday | Respect for the Aged Day |
| Type | Public |
| Scope | Nationwide |
| Source | Nager.Date |
FAQ
When is Respect for the Aged Day 2026?
Respect for the Aged Day 2026 falls on September 21, 2026 (Monday).
Is Respect for the Aged Day a statutory holiday?
Yes β it is a nationwide public holiday.
How many days until Respect for the Aged Day?
There is a live countdown at the top of this page β 18 days to go.
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