List of National Holidays in Japan 2026
16
public holidays
15
during weekdays
春分の日
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When Is the Next Public Holiday in Japan?
春分の日
Friday, March 20, 2026
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Working Days in 2026
Calculate the number of working days and work hours for each month, accounting for weekends and public holidays.
Working Days Calendar 2026
| Month | Days | Working | 8h/day | 4h/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 31 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
February | 28 | 18 | 144 | 72 |
March | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
April | 30 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
May | 31 | 19 | 152 | 76 |
June | 30 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
July | 31 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
August | 31 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
September | 30 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
October | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
November | 30 | 19 | 152 | 76 |
December | 31 | 23 | 184 | 92 |
| Total | 365 | 246 | 1968 | 984 |
| Average | 20.5 | 164.0 | 82.0 |
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2026 Calendar
Plan your time off with this 2026 calendar showing all public holidays in Japan. View holidays at a glance and find the best opportunities to extend your vacation.
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March 2026
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April 2026
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May 2026
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July 2026
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August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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List of National Holidays in Japan 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | 元日 | Thursday |
| January 12, 2026 | 成人の日 | Monday |
| February 11, 2026 | 建国記念の日 | Wednesday |
| February 23, 2026 | 天皇誕生日 | Monday |
| March 20, 2026 | 春分の日 | Friday |
| April 29, 2026 | 昭和の日 | Wednesday |
| May 3, 2026 | 憲法記念日 | Sunday |
| May 4, 2026 | みどりの日 | Monday |
| May 5, 2026 | こどもの日 | Tuesday |
| July 20, 2026 | 海の日 | Monday |
| August 11, 2026 | 山の日 | Tuesday |
| September 21, 2026 | 敬老の日 | Monday |
| September 23, 2026 | 秋分の日 | Wednesday |
| October 12, 2026 | スポーツの日 | Monday |
| November 3, 2026 | 文化の日 | Tuesday |
| November 23, 2026 | 勤労感謝の日 | Monday |
元日
January 1, 2026
成人の日
January 12, 2026
建国記念の日
February 11, 2026
天皇誕生日
February 23, 2026
春分の日
March 20, 2026
昭和の日
April 29, 2026
憲法記念日
May 3, 2026
みどりの日
May 4, 2026
こどもの日
May 5, 2026
海の日
July 20, 2026
山の日
August 11, 2026
敬老の日
September 21, 2026
秋分の日
September 23, 2026
スポーツの日
October 12, 2026
文化の日
November 3, 2026
勤労感謝の日
November 23, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Japan has 16 national holidays in 2026. Of these, 15 fall on weekdays and 1 fall on weekends.