🇯🇵 Japan
Culture Day
Next observed on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
When is Culture Day in 2026?
Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Counting down to Culture Day
What Culture Day marks
Culture Day is a public holiday in Japan held annually on November 3 to promote culture, the arts, and academic endeavour. Festivities typically include art exhibitions, parades, and award ceremonies for distinguished artists and scholars.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Public holiday in Japan, available under CC BY-SA.
Culture Day dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday | Japan 2026 | |
| 2027 | Wednesday | Japan 2027 | |
| 2028 | Friday | Japan 2028 | |
| 2029 | Saturday | Japan 2029 | |
| 2030 | Sunday | Japan 2030 | |
| 2031 | Monday | Japan 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Culture Day in 2026?
Culture Day falls on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 in Japan.
What day of the week is Culture Day 2026?
Culture Day 2026 falls on a Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
When is Culture Day in 2027?
Culture Day falls on Wednesday, 3 November 2027.
Where is Culture Day observed?
Observed nationally in Japan.
What does Culture Day celebrate?
Public holiday in Japan. Culture Day is a public holiday in Japan held annually on November 3 to promote culture, the arts, and academic endeavour. Festivities typically include art exhibitions, parades, and award ceremonies for distinguished artists and scholars.