Japan
Japan public holidays
The next public holiday in Japan is Sports Day, in 13 days. Here are all of them for the next 12 months, with the regions that observe each one.
Next public holiday
Sports DayMonday, October 12, 2026 · in 13 days
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | |
| Oct 12Monday | Sports DayNationwide |
| November 2026 | |
| Nov 3Tuesday | Culture DayNationwide |
| Nov 23Monday | Labor Thanksgiving DayNationwide |
| January 2027 | |
| Jan 1Friday | New Year's DayNationwide |
| Jan 11Monday | Coming of Age DayNationwide |
| February 2027 | |
| Feb 11Thursday | Foundation DayNationwide |
| Feb 23Tuesday | Emperor's BirthdayNationwide |
| March 2027 | |
| Mar 21Sunday | Vernal Equinox DayNationwide |
| Mar 22Monday | Substitute HolidayNationwide |
| April 2027 | |
| Apr 29Thursday | Showa DayNationwide |
| May 2027 | |
| May 3Monday | Constitution DayNationwide |
| May 4Tuesday | Greenery DayNationwide |
| May 5Wednesday | Children's DayNationwide |
| July 2027 | |
| Jul 19Monday | Marine DayNationwide |
| August 2027 | |
| Aug 11Wednesday | Mountain DayNationwide |
| September 2027 | |
| Sep 20Monday | Respect for the Aged DayNationwide |
| Sep 23Thursday | Autumnal Equinox DayNationwide |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the next public holiday in Japan?
Sports Day, on Monday, October 12, 2026 — in 13 days.
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2026?
18 nationwide public holidays. The 2026 page lists every one with its weekday.
Where do these dates come from?
From the open-source holidays project, which compiles each country's statutory holidays from official sources. Lunar and announced dates are marked as estimated until they're confirmed.