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Public holidays in Japan 2026
The following is a complete list of public holidays in Japan. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.
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| Holiday name | Date | Holiday type | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | January 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 551 days |
| January 2nd | January 2, 2026 | Bank holiday | in 552 days |
| January 3rd | January 3, 2026 | Bank holiday | in 553 days |
| Coming of Age Day | January 12, 2026 | Public holiday | in 562 days |
| Foundation Day | February 11, 2026 | Public holiday | in 592 days |
| Emperor's Birthday | February 23, 2026 | Public holiday | in 604 days |
| March equinox | March 20, 2026 | Public holiday | in 629 days |
| Shōwa Day | April 29, 2026 | Public holiday | in 669 days |
| Constitution Day | May 3, 2026 | Public holiday | in 673 days |
| Greenery Day | May 4, 2026 | Public holiday | in 674 days |
| Children's Day | May 5, 2026 | Public holiday | in 675 days |
| Marine Day | July 20, 2026 | Public holiday | in 751 days |
| Mountain Day | August 11, 2026 | Public holiday | in 773 days |
| Respect for the Aged Day | September 21, 2026 | Public holiday | in 814 days |
| Autumnal Equinox Day | September 23, 2026 | Public holiday | in 816 days |
| Health and Sports Day | October 12, 2026 | Public holiday | in 835 days |
| Culture Day | November 3, 2026 | Public holiday | in 857 days |
| Seven-Five-Three Festival | November 15, 2026 | Observance day | in 869 days |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | November 23, 2026 | Public holiday | in 877 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Observance day | in 909 days |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2026 | Bank holiday | in 915 days |