Total holidays
16
Upcoming
6
Next holiday
Mountain Day
Planning summary
How to use the Japan holiday calendar
Japan has 16 national holidays listed for 2026. Before scheduling calls, interviews, launches, or travel, check whether the date is a national holiday and whether local offices may be closed.
The next upcoming listed holiday is Mountain Day on 2026-08-11. Use this as an early warning for slower replies, limited banking hours, or reduced business availability.
Busiest months
Month-by-Month View
January
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Coming of Age Day
2026-01-12
February
Foundation Day
2026-02-11
The Emperor's Birthday
2026-02-23
March
Vernal Equinox Day
2026-03-20
April
Shōwa Day
2026-04-29
May
Constitution Memorial Day
2026-05-06
Greenery Day
2026-05-04
Children's Day
2026-05-05
July
Marine Day
2026-07-20
August
Mountain Day
2026-08-11
September
Respect for the Aged Day
2026-09-21
Autumnal Equinox Day
2026-09-23
October
Sports Day
2026-10-12
November
Culture Day
2026-11-03
Labour Thanksgiving Day
2026-11-23
Holidays in Other Countries
Plan calls around Japan holidays
Scheduling with Japan contacts
When planning calls, meetings, or project deadlines with contacts in Japan, check this calendar first. National holidays often mean offices are closed, response times are slower, and banking services may be limited. Regional holidays (marked as "Regional" in the table above) may only affect specific states or provinces.
Japan has 16 national public holidays in 2026. For recurring international work, build these dates into your project calendar at the start of the year.