National Holidays in Japan (2026) 🇯🇵

Q: When is the next public holiday in Japan?

The next public holiday in Japan is Sports Day on Monday, October 12, 2026 — in 6 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 Autumnal Equinox on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 — 13 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in Japan?

The next 3 public holidays in Japan:Monday, October 12, 2026: Sports DayTuesday, November 3, 2026: Culture DayMonday, November 23, 2026: Labor Thanksgiving 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 Sports Day. The most recent was Autumnal Equinox.

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This year, Japan observes 18 public holidays, with 17 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Sports Day on 12 Oct. The most recently passed holiday was Autumnal Equinox. 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