Japan Holidays 2026
Complete list of public holidays, bank holidays, and observances in Japan for 2026.
January
New Year's Day
Also known as: 元日, Ganjitsu
元日 (Ganjitsu) - Celebrates the beginning of the new year
Forex Market Closure
Global forex markets closed for New Year's Day
Coming of Age Day
Also known as: 成人の日, Seijin no Hi
成人の日 (Seijin no Hi) - Celebrates young people reaching adulthood
February
National Foundation Day
Also known as: 建国記念の日, Kenkoku Kinen no Hi
建国記念の日 (Kenkoku Kinen no Hi) - Commemorates the founding of Japan
Ash Wednesday
First day of Lent in Western Christianity
Emperor's Birthday
Also known as: 天皇誕生日, Tennō Tanjōbi
天皇誕生日 (Tennō Tanjōbi) - Celebrates Emperor Naruhito's birthday
March
Vernal Equinox Day
Also known as: 春分の日, Shunbun no Hi
春分の日 (Shunbun no Hi) - Celebrates the spring equinox
Palm Sunday
Commemorates Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem
April
Good Friday
Also known as: Viernes Santo, Karfreitag, Vendredi Saint
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Easter Sunday
Also known as: Pascua, Pâques, Pasqua, Ostern
Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ
Showa Day
Also known as: 昭和の日, Shōwa no Hi
昭和の日 (Shōwa no Hi) - Honors Emperor Shōwa and reflects on the Shōwa era
May
Constitution Memorial Day
Also known as: 憲法記念日, Kenpō Kinenbi
憲法記念日 (Kenpō Kinenbi) - Commemorates the 1947 Constitution
Greenery Day
Also known as: みどりの日, Midori no Hi
みどりの日 (Midori no Hi) - Appreciation for nature
Children's Day
Also known as: こどもの日, Kodomo no Hi, Boy's Day
こどもの日 (Kodomo no Hi) - Celebrates children and their happiness
Substitute Holiday
Also known as: 振替休日, Furikae Kyūjitsu
振替休日 (Furikae Kyūjitsu) - Substitute for Constitution Memorial Day falling on Sunday
Pentecost
Also known as: Whitsunday, Pfingsten, Pentecôte
Commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit
July
Marine Day
Also known as: 海の日, Umi no Hi
海の日 (Umi no Hi) - Appreciation for the ocean and maritime activities
August
Mountain Day
Also known as: 山の日, Yama no Hi
山の日 (Yama no Hi) - Appreciation for mountains
September
Respect for the Aged Day
Also known as: 敬老の日, Keirō no Hi
敬老の日 (Keirō no Hi) - Honors elderly citizens
Autumnal Equinox Day
Also known as: 秋分の日, Shūbun no Hi
秋分の日 (Shūbun no Hi) - Celebrates the autumn equinox
October
Health and Sports Day
Also known as: スポーツの日, Supōtsu no Hi, Sports Day
スポーツの日 (Supōtsu no Hi) - Promotes sports and healthy lifestyle
November
Culture Day
Also known as: 文化の日, Bunka no Hi
文化の日 (Bunka no Hi) - Promotes culture, arts, and academic achievement
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Also known as: 勤労感謝の日, Kinrō Kansha no Hi
勤労感謝の日 (Kinrō Kansha no Hi) - Commemorates labor and production
December
Christmas Day
Major global markets closed for Christmas
Forex Market Closure
Global forex markets closed for Christmas (rare full closure)