MAY
05 2026
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  • This year: Tuesday, 05 May 2026
  • Next year: Wednesday, 05 May 2027
  • Last year: Monday, 05 May 2025
  • Type: Public Holiday

About Children's Day in Japan

Children's Day is a public holiday in Japan. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Children's Day: Past and Future Observances

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Year Date Weekday Name Holiday Type
2016 Thursday Children's Day Public Holiday
2017 Friday Children's Day Public Holiday
2018 Saturday Children's Day Public Holiday
2019 Sunday Children's Day Public Holiday
2020 Tuesday Children's Day Public Holiday
2021 Wednesday Children's Day Public Holiday
2022 Thursday Children's Day Public Holiday
2023 Friday Children's Day Public Holiday
2024 Sunday Children's Day Public Holiday
2025 Monday Children's Day Public Holiday
2026 Tuesday Children's Day Public Holiday
2027 Wednesday Children's Day Public Holiday
2028 Friday Children's Day Public Holiday
2029 Saturday Children's Day Public Holiday
2030 Sunday Children's Day Public Holiday
2031 Monday Children's Day Public Holiday
2032 Wednesday Children's Day Public Holiday
2033 Thursday Children's Day Public Holiday
2034 Friday Children's Day Public Holiday
2035 Saturday Children's Day Public Holiday
2036 Monday Children's Day Public Holiday

FAQ — Children's Day in Japan

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Children's Day is a public holiday observed in Japan. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in Japan.

This year, Children's Day falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': "Children's Day", 'date_iso': '2026-05-05', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 5, 5), 'date_display': '05 May 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Tuesday'} in Japan.

Next year, Children's Day will be observed on {'year': 2027, 'name': "Children's Day", 'date_iso': '2027-05-05', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2027, 5, 5), 'date_display': '05 May 2027', 'day_of_week': 'Wednesday'} in Japan. Movable holidays can change weekday and date year to year.

Last year, Children's Day was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': "Children's Day", 'date_iso': '2025-05-05', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 5, 5), 'date_display': '05 May 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Monday'} in Japan.

Yes, Children's Day is recognized as a public holiday in Japan. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Children's Day from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The Japan holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.

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