Public Holidays in Japan 2026 🇯🇵

Q: Is today a public holiday in Japan?

Today is not listed as a public holiday in Japan . The next upcoming holiday and the full year's schedule are visible in the table above.

Q: Do all parts of Japan observe the same public holidays?

National public holidays apply across all of Japan , but many countries also have regional or state-level holidays observed only in certain provinces or territories. Any sub-national holidays are listed separately above when available.

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This year, Japan observes 18 public holidays, with 17 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Respect for the Aged Day on 21 Sep. The most recently passed holiday was Mountain Day. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for Japan.

Date		Holiday Name
21 Sep	Monday	Respect for the Aged Day
22 Sep	Tuesday	National Holiday
23 Sep	Wednesday	Autumnal Equinox Day
12 Oct	Monday	Sports Day
03 Nov	Tuesday	Culture Day
23 Nov	Monday	Labor Thanksgiving Day

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FAQ — Public Holidays in Japan

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There are 6 public holidays in Japan during 2026, listed in the table above with dates, weekday names, and holiday types (fixed-date, movable, religious, secular, regional, etc.). Cross-reference with the Japan 2026 calendar for a month-by-month view.

Today is not listed as a public holiday in Japan. The next upcoming holiday and the full year's schedule are visible in the table above.

The next public holiday in Japan is Respect for the Aged Day. Days, dates and weekday names for every upcoming holiday this year are in the table above.

On most national public holidays in Japan, banks, government offices and many schools close, and retail/transit hours may be reduced. Coverage varies by holiday — some are observed only by certain industries or regions. Click any holiday in the table above for specifics.

National public holidays apply across all of Japan, but many countries also have regional or state-level holidays observed only in certain provinces or territories. Any sub-national holidays are listed separately above when available.

Yes — each holiday detail page offers an iCal (.ics) export you can import into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. Click any holiday from the table above to get its iCal link, or use the Japan year calendar for a visual overview.

Public Holidays in Japan 2026 🇯🇵

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FAQ — Public Holidays in Japan

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