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11 2026
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  • This year: Tuesday, 11 Aug 2026
  • Next year: Wednesday, 11 Aug 2027
  • Last year: Monday, 11 Aug 2025
  • Type: Public Holiday

About Mountain Day in Japan

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

Mountain Day: Past and Future Observances

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

FAQ — Mountain Day in Japan

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Mountain 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, Mountain Day falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': 'Mountain Day', 'date_iso': '2026-08-11', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 8, 11), 'date_display': '11 Aug 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Tuesday'} in Japan.

Next year, Mountain Day will be observed on {'year': 2027, 'name': 'Mountain Day', 'date_iso': '2027-08-11', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2027, 8, 11), 'date_display': '11 Aug 2027', 'day_of_week': 'Wednesday'} in Japan. Movable holidays can change weekday and date year to year.

Last year, Mountain Day was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Mountain Day', 'date_iso': '2025-08-11', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 8, 11), 'date_display': '11 Aug 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Monday'} in Japan.

Yes, Mountain 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 Mountain 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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