Japan Holidays

National and bank holidays for 2026

Year:

Holidays

National

Bank

January

New Year's Day (Ganjitsu) national

The first day of the year, celebrating the new year.

Thu, Jan 1

Coming of Age Day (Seijin no Hi) national

Celebrates young people who have reached the age of 20. Second Monday of January.

Mon, Jan 12

February

National Foundation Day (Kenkoku Kinen no Hi) national

Commemorates the mythical founding of Japan by Emperor Jimmu in 660 BC.

Wed, Feb 11

Emperor's Birthday (Tenno Tanjobi) national

Celebrates the birthday of the reigning Emperor Naruhito.

Mon, Feb 23

March

Vernal Equinox Day (Shunbun no Hi) national

Celebrates the arrival of spring and honors ancestors.

Fri, Mar 20

April

Showa Day (Showa no Hi) national

Honors the birthday of Emperor Showa (Hirohito) and reflects on the Showa era.

Wed, Apr 29

May

Constitution Memorial Day (Kenpo Kinenbi) national

Commemorates the promulgation of the post-war constitution. Observed Monday as May 3 falls on Sunday.

Mon, May 4

Actual: Sun, May 3

Greenery Day (Midori no Hi) national

Celebrates nature and the environment. Shifted due to Constitution Memorial Day shift.

Tue, May 5

Actual: Mon, May 4

Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) national

Celebrates the happiness of children. Shifted due to Greenery Day shift.

Wed, May 6

Actual: Tue, May 5

July

Marine Day (Umi no Hi) national

Celebrates the ocean and Japan's maritime culture. Third Monday of July.

Mon, Jul 20

August

Mountain Day (Yama no Hi) national

Celebrates mountains and provides opportunities to appreciate their blessings.

Tue, Aug 11

September

Respect for the Aged Day (Keiro no Hi) national

Honors elderly citizens. Third Monday of September.

Mon, Sep 21

Autumnal Equinox Day (Shubun no Hi) national

Celebrates the autumn season and honors ancestors.

Wed, Sep 23

October

Sports Day (Supotsu no Hi) national

Promotes sports and an active lifestyle. Second Monday of October.

Mon, Oct 12

November

Culture Day (Bunka no Hi) national

Promotes culture and the arts.

Tue, Nov 3

Labor Thanksgiving Day (Kinro Kansha no Hi) national

Celebrates labor and production, giving thanks for workers.

Mon, Nov 23

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