Sports Day in Japan falls on Monday, October 12, 2026. It is a nationwide public holiday across Japan.
Sports Day 2026 in Japan: October 12, 2026. Nationwide day off. Holiday data is synced automatically every day from the open-source Nager.Date database.
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October 12, 2026 Β· Monday2026-10-12
| Date | 2026-10-12 (Monday) |
| Holiday | Sports Day |
| Type | Public |
| Scope | Nationwide |
| Source | Nager.Date |
FAQ
When is Sports Day 2026?
Sports Day 2026 falls on October 12, 2026 (Monday).
Is Sports Day a statutory holiday?
Yes β it is a nationwide public holiday.
How many days until Sports Day?
There is a live countdown at the top of this page β 39 days to go.
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