National Holidays in Japan (2026) 🇯🇵

Q: When is the next public holiday in Japan?

The next public holiday in Japan is Respect for the Aged Day on Monday, September 21, 2026 — in 31 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Japan have in 2026?

Japan has 18 public holidays in 2026.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Japan?

The most recent public holiday in Japan was Mountain Day on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 — 10 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in Japan?

The next 5 public holidays in Japan:Monday, September 21, 2026: Respect for the Aged DayTuesday, September 22, 2026: National HolidayWednesday, September 23, 2026: Autumnal EquinoxMonday, October 12, 2026: Sports DayTuesday, November 3, 2026: Culture Day

Q: How many public holidays does Japan have in 2027?

Japan will have 17 public holidays in 2027.

Japan observes 18 public holidays this year, with 17 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Respect for the Aged Day. The most recent was Mountain Day.

Show: All Holidays Upcoming Holidays

This year, Japan observes 18 public holidays, with 17 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Respect for the Aged Day on 21 Sep. The most recently passed holiday was Mountain Day. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for Japan.

2026 National Holidays in Japan

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
12 Jan	Monday	Coming of Age Day
11 Feb	Wednesday	Foundation Day
23 Feb	Monday	Emperor's Birthday
20 Mar	Friday	Vernal Equinox Day
29 Apr	Wednesday	Showa Day
3 May	Sunday	Constitution Day
4 May	Monday	Greenery Day
5 May	Tuesday	Children's Day
6 May	Wednesday	Substitute Holiday
20 Jul	Monday	Marine Day
11 Aug	Tuesday	Mountain Day
21 Sep	Monday	Respect for the Aged Day
22 Sep	Tuesday	National Holiday
23 Sep	Wednesday	Autumnal Equinox
12 Oct	Monday	Sports Day
3 Nov	Tuesday	Culture Day
23 Nov	Monday	Labor Thanksgiving Day