Japan holidays & festivals in 2026

January 2026

• Thursday, 1 January 2026New Year's Day
• Friday, 2 January 2026January 2 Bank Holiday
• Saturday, 3 January 2026January 3 Bank Holiday
• Monday, 12 January 2026Coming of Age Day

February 2026

• Tuesday, 3 February 2026Setsubun
• Wednesday, 11 February 2026National Foundation Day
• Monday, 23 February 2026Emperor's Birthday

March 2026

• Tuesday, 3 March 2026Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival
• Friday, 20 March 2026Spring Equinox

April 2026

• Wednesday, 29 April 2026Shōwa Day

May 2026

• Sunday, 3 May 2026Constitution Memorial Day
• Monday, 4 May 2026Greenery Day
• Tuesday, 5 May 2026Children's Day
• Wednesday, 6 May 2026Constitution Memorial Day observed
• Sunday, 10 May 2026Mother's Day

July 2026

• Tuesday, 7 July 2026Star Festival
• Monday, 20 July 2026Sea Day

August 2026

• Tuesday, 11 August 2026Mountain Day

September 2026

• Monday, 21 September 2026Respect for the Aged Day
• Tuesday, 22 September 2026Bridge Public holiday
• Wednesday, 23 September 2026Autumn Equinox

October 2026

• Monday, 12 October 2026Sports Day

November 2026

• Tuesday, 3 November 2026Culture Day
• Sunday, 15 November 20267-5-3 Day
• Monday, 23 November 2026Labor Thanksgiving Day

December 2026

• Friday, 25 December 2026Christmas
• Thursday, 31 December 2026December 31 Bank Holiday

Other years