Public Holidays in Japan — 2026
16 official public holidays in 2026.Next: Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日) on March 20 (in 5 days)
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Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日)
Friday, March 20, 2026 — in 5 days
2026 Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day (元日) |
| January 12 | Monday | Coming of Age Day (成人の日) |
| February 11 | Wednesday | National Foundation Day (建国記念の日) |
| February 23 | Monday | Emperor's Birthday (天皇誕生日) |
| March 20 | Friday | Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日) |
| April 29 | Wednesday | Showa Day (昭和の日) |
| May 3 | Sunday | Constitution Day (憲法記念日) |
| May 4 | Monday | Greenery Day (みどりの日) |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Children's Day (こどもの日) |
| July 20 | Monday | Marine Day (海の日) |
| August 11 | Tuesday | Mountain Day (山の日) |
| September 21 | Monday | Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日) |
| September 23 | Wednesday | Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日) |
| October 12 | Monday | Sports Day (スポーツの日) |
| November 3 | Tuesday | Culture Day (文化の日) |
| November 23 | Monday | Labour Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日) |
2027 Holidays Preview
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day (元日) |
| January 11, 2027 | Monday | Coming of Age Day (成人の日) |
| February 11, 2027 | Thursday | National Foundation Day (建国記念の日) |
| February 23, 2027 | Tuesday | Emperor's Birthday (天皇誕生日) |
| March 20, 2027 | Saturday | Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日) |
| April 29, 2027 | Thursday | Showa Day (昭和の日) |
| May 3, 2027 | Monday | Constitution Day (憲法記念日) |
| May 4, 2027 | Tuesday | Greenery Day (みどりの日) |
| May 5, 2027 | Wednesday | Children's Day (こどもの日) |
| July 19, 2027 | Monday | Marine Day (海の日) |
| August 11, 2027 | Wednesday | Mountain Day (山の日) |
| September 20, 2027 | Monday | Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日) |
| September 23, 2027 | Thursday | Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日) |
| October 11, 2027 | Monday | Sports Day (スポーツの日) |
| November 3, 2027 | Wednesday | Culture Day (文化の日) |
| November 23, 2027 | Tuesday | Labour Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日) |