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 a month 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.
| Name | Native Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
New Year's Day Public Holiday | 元日 | 01 Jan 2026 5 months ago |
January 2nd Bank Holiday | 銀行休業日 | 02 Jan 2026 5 months ago |
January 3rd Bank Holiday | 銀行休業日 | 03 Jan 2026 5 months ago |
Coming of Age Day Public Holiday | 成人の日 | 12 Jan 2026 5 months ago |
Foundation Day Public Holiday | 建国記念の日 | 11 Feb 2026 4 months ago |
Emperor's Birthday Public Holiday | 天皇誕生日 | 23 Feb 2026 3 months ago |
Spring Equinox Day Public Holiday | 春分の日 | 20 Mar 2026 3 months ago |
Showa Day Public Holiday | 昭和の日 | 29 Apr 2026 a month ago |
Constitution Day Public Holiday | 憲法記念日 | 03 May 2026 a month ago |
Greenery Day Public Holiday | みどりの日 | 04 May 2026 a month ago |
Children's Day Public Holiday | こどもの日 | 05 May 2026 a month ago |
Constitution Day (substitute day) Public Holiday | 憲法記念日 (振替休日) | 06 May 2026 a month ago |
Marine Day Public Holiday | 海の日 | 20 Jul 2026 in a month |
Mountain Day Public Holiday | 山の日 | 11 Aug 2026 in 2 months |
Respect-for-the-Aged Day Public Holiday | 敬老の日 | 21 Sep 2026 in 3 months |
Citizens' Holiday Public Holiday | 国民の休日 | 22 Sep 2026 in 3 months |
Autumnal Equinox Day Public Holiday | 秋分の日 | 23 Sep 2026 in 4 months |
Sports Day Public Holiday | スポーツの日 | 12 Oct 2026 in 4 months |
Culture Day Public Holiday | 文化の日 | 03 Nov 2026 in 5 months |
Seven-Five-Three Festival Observance Holiday | 七五三 | 15 Nov 2026 in 5 months |
Labor Thanksgiving Day Public Holiday | 勤労感謝の日 | 23 Nov 2026 in 6 months |
Observance Holiday | クリスマス | 25 Dec 2026 in 7 months |
New Year's Eve Bank Holiday | 大晦日 | 31 Dec 2026 in 7 months |