Public holidays in Japan, 2026
Japan has 18 public holidays in 2026 (national holidays, including Golden Week in spring). 8 fall on a Monday or Friday, which means a three-day weekend. The next one is スポーツの日 on Monday, October 12.
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- Mon Oct 12: Columbus Day in United States
- Mon Oct 12: Fiesta Nacional de España in Spain
- Mon Oct 12: Nossa Senhora Aparecida in Brazil
- Mon Oct 12: スポーツの日 in Japan
- Tue Oct 20: Dussehra in India
- Mon Oct 26: Labour Day in New Zealand
- Mon Oct 26: October Bank Holiday in Ireland
- “Is today a holiday?” is searched about 160,000 times a month in the US.
All holidays
| Date | Holiday | Long weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | 元日 | |
| Mon, Jan 12 | 成人の日 | ✓ |
| Wed, Feb 11 | 建国記念の日 | |
| Mon, Feb 23 | 天皇誕生日 | ✓ |
| Fri, Mar 20 | 春分の日 | ✓ |
| Wed, Apr 29 | 昭和の日 | |
| Sun, May 3 | 憲法記念日 | |
| Mon, May 4 | みどりの日 | ✓ |
| Tue, May 5 | こどもの日 | |
| Wed, May 6 | 振替休日 | |
| Mon, Jul 20 | 海の日 | ✓ |
| Tue, Aug 11 | 山の日 | |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 敬老の日 | ✓ |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 国民の休日 | |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 秋分の日 | |
| Mon, Oct 12 | スポーツの日 | ✓ |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 文化の日 | |
| Mon, Nov 23 | 勤労感謝の日 | ✓ |
Planning tip
Holidays on a Tuesday or Thursday are the classic bridge days. Take the Monday or Friday off, and one day of leave buys you four days in a row.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2026?
18 in our list for 2026.
What is the next public holiday in Japan?
スポーツの日 on October 12, 2026.
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