Public Holidays in Japón, 2026
16 official public holidays
How many public holidays in Japan 2026?
Japan has 16 public holidays in 2026. The country's work culture: 40-50 hours/week, improving work-life balance.
All Public Holidays 2026
New Year's Day
NationalShōgatsu — New Year celebration
Coming of Age Day
NationalSeijin no Hi — celebrates those who turned 20
National Foundation Day
NationalKenkoku Kinen no Hi — founding of Japan
Emperor's Birthday
NationalTennō Tanjōbi — birthday of Emperor Naruhito
Vernal Equinox Day
NationalShunbun no Hi — first day of spring
Showa Day
NationalShōwa no Hi — birthday of Emperor Shōwa
Constitution Memorial Day
NationalKenpō Kinenbi — Japanese Constitution anniversary
Greenery Day
NationalMidori no Hi — nature appreciation day
Children's Day
NationalKodomo no Hi — celebrates children's happiness
Marine Day
NationalUmi no Hi — expresses gratitude to the ocean
Mountain Day
NationalYama no Hi — appreciates mountains
Respect for the Aged Day
NationalKeirō no Hi — honors elderly
Autumnal Equinox Day
NationalShūbun no Hi — first day of autumn
Sports Day
NationalTaiiku no Hi — promotes sports and healthy life
Culture Day
NationalBunka no Hi — celebrates arts and culture
Labour Thanksgiving Day
NationalKinrō Kansha no Hi — honors working people
Long Weekend Opportunities
View AllShowa Day
Shōwa no Hi — birthday of Emperor Shōwa
Greenery Day
Midori no Hi — nature appreciation day
Children's Day
Kodomo no Hi — celebrates children's happiness
Marine Day
Umi no Hi — expresses gratitude to the ocean
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April 2026
Showa Day