Japanese Holidays 2026 (Reiwa 8)
Japan has 18 national holidays and substitute holidays in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | 名称 |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | 元日 |
| Mon, Jan 12, 2026 | Coming of Age Day | 成人の日 |
| Wed, Feb 11, 2026 | National Foundation Day | 建国記念の日 |
| Mon, Feb 23, 2026 | Emperor's Birthday | 天皇誕生日 |
| Fri, Mar 20, 2026 | Vernal Equinox Day | 春分の日 |
| Wed, Apr 29, 2026 | Showa Day | 昭和の日 |
| Sun, May 3, 2026 | Constitution Memorial Day | 憲法記念日 |
| Mon, May 4, 2026 | Greenery Day | みどりの日 |
| Tue, May 5, 2026 | Children's Day | こどもの日 |
| Wed, May 6, 2026 | Substitute Holiday | 休日 |
| Mon, Jul 20, 2026 | Marine Day | 海の日 |
| Tue, Aug 11, 2026 | Mountain Day | 山の日 |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Respect for the Aged Day | 敬老の日 |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Citizens' Holiday (between two holidays) | 休日 |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Autumnal Equinox Day | 秋分の日 |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Sports Day | スポーツの日 |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Culture Day | 文化の日 |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Labor Thanksgiving Day | 勤労感謝の日 |
Long weekends in 2026 (3+ days)
- Sat, Jan 10, 2026 – Mon, Jan 12, 2026: 3 days
- Sat, Feb 21, 2026 – Mon, Feb 23, 2026: 3 days
- Fri, Mar 20, 2026 – Sun, Mar 22, 2026: 3 days
- Sat, May 2, 2026 – Wed, May 6, 2026: 5 days
- Sat, Jul 18, 2026 – Mon, Jul 20, 2026: 3 days
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026 – Wed, Sep 23, 2026: 5 days
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026 – Mon, Oct 12, 2026: 3 days
- Sat, Nov 21, 2026 – Mon, Nov 23, 2026: 3 days
New Year (Dec 29–Jan 3) is not a national holiday period but most offices close; it is excluded here.
Source: Cabinet Office, Government of Japan (syukujitsu_cao_20260925.csv). All years