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Japan public holidays 2026
Japan has 18 public holidays in 2026. Below is the complete calendar with exact dates and the weekday each falls on.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | 元日 | Public |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Friday | 銀行休業日 | Bank |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Saturday | 銀行休業日 | Bank |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Monday | 成人の日 | Public |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Wednesday | 建国記念の日 | Public |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Monday | 天皇誕生日 | Public |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Friday | 春分の日 | Public |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Wednesday | 昭和の日 | Public |
| May 3, 2026 | Sunday | 憲法記念日 | Public |
| May 4, 2026 | Monday | みどりの日 | Public |
| May 5, 2026 | Tuesday | こどもの日 | Public |
| May 6, 2026 | Wednesday | 憲法記念日 (振替休日) | Public |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Monday | 海の日 | Public |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Tuesday | 山の日 | Public |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Monday | 敬老の日 | Public |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Tuesday | 国民の休日 | Public |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Wednesday | 秋分の日 | Public |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Monday | スポーツの日 | Public |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Tuesday | 文化の日 | Public |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Sunday | 七五三 | Observance |
| Nov 23, 2026 | Monday | 勤労感謝の日 | Public |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | クリスマス | Observance |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Thursday | 大晦日 | Bank |
Dates computed from Japan's official holiday rules. Optional and observance days are included for reference and may not be paid days off.
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