Holidays in Japan

In Japan, there are 23 holidays: 18 public holidays, 3 bank holidays, 2 observance holidays. The next holiday in Japan is Marine Day (Public Holiday), in 2 months on 20 July 2026.

  • Public Holidays are official days off recognized by the government.
  • Bank Holidays primarily affect banking institutions and financial services.
  • Observance Holidays are days of significance but not official holidays.
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NameDate
New Year's Day
Public Holiday
01 Jan 2026
5 months ago
January 2nd
Bank Holiday
02 Jan 2026
5 months ago
January 3rd
Bank Holiday
03 Jan 2026
5 months ago
Coming of Age Day
Public Holiday
12 Jan 2026
4 months ago
Foundation Day
Public Holiday
11 Feb 2026
3 months ago
Emperor's Birthday
Public Holiday
23 Feb 2026
3 months ago
Spring Equinox Day
Public Holiday
20 Mar 2026
2 months ago
Showa Day
Public Holiday
29 Apr 2026
25 days ago
Constitution Day
Public Holiday
03 May 2026
21 days ago
Greenery Day
Public Holiday
04 May 2026
20 days ago
Children's Day
Public Holiday
05 May 2026
19 days ago
Constitution Day (substitute day)
Public Holiday
06 May 2026
18 days ago
Marine Day
Public Holiday
20 Jul 2026
in 2 months
Mountain Day
Public Holiday
11 Aug 2026
in 3 months
Respect-for-the-Aged Day
Public Holiday
21 Sep 2026
in 4 months
Citizens' Holiday
Public Holiday
22 Sep 2026
in 4 months
Autumnal Equinox Day
Public Holiday
23 Sep 2026
in 4 months
Sports Day
Public Holiday
12 Oct 2026
in 5 months
Culture Day
Public Holiday
03 Nov 2026
in 5 months
Seven-Five-Three Festival
Observance Holiday
15 Nov 2026
in 6 months
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Public Holiday
23 Nov 2026
in 6 months
Observance Holiday
25 Dec 2026
in 7 months
New Year's Eve
Bank Holiday
31 Dec 2026
in 7 months