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2026 calendar

2026 public holidays in Japan

16 statutory holidays in 2026. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and the national postal service are closed.

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Holiday list

  1. Thu

    Jan 1

    New Year's Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  2. Mon

    Jan 12

    Coming of Age Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  3. Wed

    Feb 11

    Foundation Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  4. Mon

    Feb 23

    The Emperor's Birthday

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  5. Fri

    Mar 20

    Vernal Equinox Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  6. Wed

    Apr 29

    Shōwa Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  7. Mon

    May 4

    Greenery Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  8. Tue

    May 5

    Children's Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  9. Wed

    May 6

    Constitution Memorial Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  10. Mon

    Jul 20

    Marine Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  11. Tue

    Aug 11

    Mountain Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  12. Mon

    Sep 21

    Respect for the Aged Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  13. Wed

    Sep 23

    Autumnal Equinox Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  14. Mon

    Oct 12

    Sports Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  15. Tue

    Nov 3

    Culture Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  16. Mon

    Nov 23

    Labour Thanksgiving DayNext

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

Dates from Nager.Date. Civic days are widely observed but not required by law. Branch, school board and store hours vary.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Japan in 2026?

Japan has 16 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Coming of Age Day (Jan 12), Foundation Day (Feb 11), The Emperor's Birthday (Feb 23), Vernal Equinox Day (Mar 20), Shōwa Day (Apr 29), Greenery Day (May 4), Children's Day (May 5), Constitution Memorial Day (May 6), Marine Day (Jul 20), Mountain Day (Aug 11), Respect for the Aged Day (Sep 21).

Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Japan?

None of the 2026 statutory holidays in Japan fall on a weekend.

Are banks open on public holidays in Japan?

Banks are closed on most statutory holidays in Japan. The table above shows the bank and the national postal service status for each 2026 date.