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Festivals form an integral part of the Japan's culture and varies from state to state, with each state or city having its own set of customs and traditions of celebrating a particular festival. Here’s a complete list of government, public, and bank holidays in 2026.
Japan has an extensive list of Public and Government holidays. These holidays range from religious festivals to birthdays of individuals with historical significance as well as the foundation days of the different states. Here is a list of the major Public and Government holidays in Japan in 2026.
This page contains a national calendar of all 2026 public holidays for Japan. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list Japan year 2026.
| S.No | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 01, 2026 | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2 | Jan 02, 2026 | January 2 Bank Holiday | Bank holiday |
| 3 | Jan 03, 2026 | January 3 Bank Holiday | Bank holiday |
| 4 | Jan 12, 2026 | Coming of Age Day | National holiday |
| 5 | Feb 11, 2026 | National Foundation Day | National holiday |
| 6 | Feb 14, 2026 | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| 7 | Feb 23, 2026 | Emperor's Birthday | National holiday |
| 8 | Mar 03, 2026 | Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Observance |
| 9 | Mar 20, 2026 | March Equinox | Season |
| 10 | Apr 29, 2026 | Sh?wa Day | National holiday |
| 11 | May 03, 2026 | Constitution Memorial Day | National holiday |
| 12 | May 04, 2026 | Greenery Day | National holiday |
| 13 | May 05, 2026 | Children's Day | National holiday |
| 14 | May 06, 2026 | Constitution Memorial Day observed | National holiday |
| 15 | Jun 21, 2026 | June Solstice | Season |
| 16 | Jul 07, 2026 | Star Festival | Observance |
| 17 | Jul 20, 2026 | Sea Day | National holiday |
| 18 | Aug 06, 2026 | Hiroshima Memorial Day | Observance |
| 19 | Aug 09, 2026 | Nagasaki Memorial Day | Observance |
| 20 | Aug 11, 2026 | Mountain Day | National holiday |
| 21 | Sep 21, 2026 | Respect for the Aged Day | National holiday |
| 22 | Sep 22, 2026 | Bridge Public holiday | National holiday |
| 23 | Sep 23, 2026 | September Equinox | Season |
| 24 | Oct 12, 2026 | Sports Day | National holiday |
| 25 | Nov 03, 2026 | Culture Day | National holiday |
| 26 | Nov 15, 2026 | 7-5-3 Day | Observance |
| 27 | Nov 23, 2026 | Labor Thanksgiving Day | National holiday |
| 28 | Dec 22, 2026 | December Solstice | Season |
| 29 | Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas | Observance |
| 30 | Dec 31, 2026 | December 31 Bank Holiday | Bank holiday |
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