Japan has 18 public holidays in 2026 and 17 in 2027. The next upcoming holiday is Respect-for-the-Aged Day on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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| Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, January 12, 2026 | Coming of Age Day | Public Holiday |
| Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | Foundation Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, February 23, 2026 | Emperor's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Friday, March 20, 2026 | Spring Equinox Day | Public Holiday |
| Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | Showa Day | Public Holiday |
| Sunday, May 3, 2026 | Constitution Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | Greenery Day | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Children's Day | Public Holiday |
| Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | Constitution Day (substitute day) | Public Holiday |
| Monday, July 20, 2026 | Marine Day | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | Mountain Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, September 21, 2026 | Respect-for-the-Aged Day | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | Citizens' Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | Autumnal Equinox Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | Sports Day | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | Culture Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, November 23, 2026 | Labor Thanksgiving Day | Public Holiday |
| Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, January 11, 2027 | Coming of Age Day | Public Holiday |
| Thursday, February 11, 2027 | Foundation Day | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday, February 23, 2027 | Emperor's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Sunday, March 21, 2027 | Spring Equinox Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, March 22, 2027 | Spring Equinox Day (substitute day) | Public Holiday |
| Thursday, April 29, 2027 | Showa Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, May 3, 2027 | Constitution Day | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday, May 4, 2027 | Greenery Day | Public Holiday |
| Wednesday, May 5, 2027 | Children's Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, July 19, 2027 | Marine Day | Public Holiday |
| Wednesday, August 11, 2027 | Mountain Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, September 20, 2027 | Respect-for-the-Aged Day | Public Holiday |
| Thursday, September 23, 2027 | Autumnal Equinox Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, October 11, 2027 | Sports Day | Public Holiday |
| Wednesday, November 3, 2027 | Culture Day | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday, November 23, 2027 | Labor Thanksgiving Day | Public Holiday |
