JP · Asia · 2026
Japan Holidays 2026
Complete list of public holidays, festivals, and observances in Japan — with dates you can plan travel, work, and events around.
Looking up Japan public holidays 2026? This page lists 13 dated entries across the year (public, festival, religious, and observance). Use the month cards below for a quick scan, or open the interactive calendar for Google Calendar–style day markers. TimeVent also links related worldwide events and live clocks for cities in Japan.
January holidays in Japan
- New Year's Day public
February holidays in Japan
- National Foundation Day public
March holidays in Japan
- International Women's Day observance
May holidays in Japan
- Labour Day / May Day public
- Constitution Memorial Day public
- Children's Day public
October holidays in Japan
- United Nations Day observance
- Halloween festival
November holidays in Japan
- All Saints' Day religious
- Veterans / Remembrance Day observance
- Thanksgiving (US — 4th Thu approx 2026) festival
December holidays in Japan
- Christmas Day religious
- New Year's Eve observance
About Japan holidays
How many public holidays are there in Japan in 2026?
TimeVent lists 13 holiday and observance dates for Japan in 2026, including about 5 public / national holidays and 4 festival or religious dates. Lunar dates may be approximate — always confirm with local authorities for banking or travel.
Where can I see Japan holidays on a calendar?
Open the Japan 2026 calendar for month grids with colour-coded markers, or stay on this page for a month-by-month list.
Does this include religious and festival dates?
Yes. Entries are tagged as public, festival, religious, or observance so you can scan what matters for travel, schools, and business planning.