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Japan Public Holidays

32 holidays for 2026 & 2027 in Japan —public, cultural and religious. Filter by month and copy any date with one click.

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Japan has 16 national holidays per year —more than most countries. Highlights include Golden Week (late April to early May), Obon, Coming of Age Day and the Emperor`s Birthday.

Next upcoming holiday: July 20, 2026 — Marine Day.

Japan holiday calendar

32 holidays sorted by date. Filter or search to narrow down.

Showing 32 holidays
1Jan 2026
New Year's Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
First day of the Gregorian calendar year, marked by celebrations, resolutions and family gatherings.
Public
12Jan 2026
Coming of Age Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
11Feb 2026
Foundation Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
23Feb 2026
The Emperor's Birthday
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
20Mar 2026
Vernal Equinox Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
29Apr 2026
Shōwa Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
4May 2026
Greenery Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
5May 2026
Children's Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Day honoring children and promoting their welfare and rights.
Public
6May 2026
Constitution Memorial Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Day honoring military personnel who have died in service.
Public
20Jul 2026
Marine Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
11Aug 2026
Mountain Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
21Sep 2026
Respect for the Aged Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
23Sep 2026
Autumnal Equinox Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
12Oct 2026
Sports Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
3Nov 2026
Culture Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
23Nov 2026
Labour Thanksgiving Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Annual holiday of gratitude for the harvest and blessings of the past year.
Public
1Jan 2027
New Year's Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
First day of the Gregorian calendar year, marked by celebrations, resolutions and family gatherings.
Public
11Jan 2027
Coming of Age Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
11Feb 2027
Foundation Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
23Feb 2027
The Emperor's Birthday
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
21Mar 2027
Vernal Equinox Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
29Apr 2027
Shōwa Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
3May 2027
Constitution Memorial Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Day honoring military personnel who have died in service.
Public
4May 2027
Greenery Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
5May 2027
Children's Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Day honoring children and promoting their welfare and rights.
Public
19Jul 2027
Marine Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
11Aug 2027
Mountain Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
20Sep 2027
Respect for the Aged Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
23Sep 2027
Autumnal Equinox Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
11Oct 2027
Sports Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
3Nov 2027
Culture Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Public holiday observed in Japan.
Public
23Nov 2027
Labour Thanksgiving Day
🇯🇵Japan · Asia
Annual holiday of gratitude for the harvest and blessings of the past year.
Public

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FAQ

How many public holidays does Japan have?

Japan has 32 official public holidays plus 0 widely observed cultural or religious holidays in our 2026-2027 dataset.

Are these dates official?

Public dates are sourced from the open Nager.Date dataset, cross-referenced with government calendars. Lunar / Hijri / luni-solar dates (e.g. Lunar New Year, Eid, Diwali) are curated separately because they shift each year. Always confirm critical dates with the official local authority.

Can I copy a date to my clipboard?

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