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National Foundation Day
Next observed on Saturday, 3 October 2026.
When is National Foundation Day in 2026?
Saturday, 3 October 2026
Counting down to National Foundation Day
What National Foundation Day marks
National Foundation Day is a public holiday of Japan observed annually on the 11th of February. The holiday has been celebrated since 1967, following the proclamation of it as a public holiday by a Cabinet Order the previous year. 11 February is the accession date of the legendary first Emperor of Japan, Emperor Jimmu at Kashihara-gū, converted into Gregorian calendar of 660 BC which is written in Kojiki and chapter 3 of Nihon Shoki. February 11 was the date of the 1889 promulgation of the Meiji Constitution which was selected to create a cultural link to the founding of the empire, reinforcing the status of the imperial line.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — National holiday in Japan (11 February), available under CC BY-SA.
National Foundation Day dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday | South Korea 2026 | |
| 2027 | Sunday | South Korea 2027 | |
| 2028 | Tuesday | South Korea 2028 | |
| 2029 | Wednesday | South Korea 2029 | |
| 2030 | Thursday | South Korea 2030 | |
| 2031 | Friday | South Korea 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is National Foundation Day in 2026?
National Foundation Day falls on Saturday, 3 October 2026 in South Korea.
What day of the week is National Foundation Day 2026?
National Foundation Day 2026 falls on a Saturday, 3 October 2026.
When is National Foundation Day in 2027?
National Foundation Day falls on Sunday, 3 October 2027.
Where is National Foundation Day observed?
Observed nationally in South Korea.
What does National Foundation Day celebrate?
National holiday in Japan (11 February). National Foundation Day is a public holiday of Japan observed annually on the 11th of February. The holiday has been celebrated since 1967, following the proclamation of it as a public holiday by a Cabinet Order the previous year. 11 February is the accession date of the legendary first Emperor of Japan, Emperor Jimmu at Kashihara-gū, converted into Gregorian calendar of 660 BC which is written in Kojiki and chapter 3 of Nihon Shoki. February 11 was the date of the 1889 promulgation of the Meiji Constitution which was selected to create a cultural link