Japan Public Holidays 2026 – Bank & National Holiday Calendar
Japan national holidays list include official national holidays,
religious holidays, public sector closures, stock market holidays and government observances
across major cities like capital city, financial hubs and regional states.
The updated Japan bank holidays 2026 calendar helps businesses, travelers,
students and government employees plan work schedules and vacation trips efficiently.
Major celebrations such as New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labour Day, Christmas Day,
religious festivals and cultural observances are included in the
Japan government holiday calendar.
This verified Japan federal holidays 2026 ensures accurate holiday planning
for tourism, payroll management, HR scheduling and international trade operations.
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Japan stock exchange holidays, Japan state wise holidays or Japan city holiday schedule,
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Official Holiday Calendar 2026
| Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 01, 2026 | New Year’s Day | National holiday |
| January 02, 2026 | January 2 Bank Holiday | Observance |
| January 03, 2026 | January 3 Bank Holiday | Observance |
| January 12, 2026 | Coming of Age Day | National holiday |
| February 03, 2026 | Setsubun | Observance |
| February 11, 2026 | National Foundation Day | National holiday |
| February 14, 2026 | Valentine’s Day | Observance |
| February 23, 2026 | Emperor’s Birthday | National holiday |
| March 03, 2026 | Dolls’ Festival/Girls’ Festival | Observance |
| March 20, 2026 | Spring Equinox | National holiday |
| March 20, 2026 | March Equinox | Season |
| April 29, 2026 | Shōwa Day | National holiday |
| May 03, 2026 | Constitution Memorial Day | National holiday |
| May 04, 2026 | Greenery Day | National holiday |
| May 05, 2026 | Children’s Day | National holiday |
| May 06, 2026 | Constitution Memorial Day observed | National holiday |
| May 10, 2026 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| June 21, 2026 | June Solstice | Season |
| July 07, 2026 | Star Festival | Observance |
| July 20, 2026 | Sea Day | National holiday |
| August 06, 2026 | Hiroshima Memorial Day | Observance |
| August 09, 2026 | Nagasaki Memorial Day | Observance |
| August 11, 2026 | Mountain Day | National holiday |
| September 21, 2026 | Respect for the Aged Day | National holiday |
| September 22, 2026 | Bridge Public holiday | National holiday |
| September 23, 2026 | Autumn Equinox | National holiday |
| September 23, 2026 | September Equinox | Season |
| October 12, 2026 | Sports Day | National holiday |
| November 03, 2026 | Culture Day | National holiday |
| November 15, 2026 | 7-5-3 Day | Observance |
| November 23, 2026 | Labor Thanksgiving Day | National holiday |
| December 21, 2026 | December Solstice | Season |
| December 25, 2026 | Christmas | Observance |
| December 31, 2026 | December 31 Bank Holiday | Observance |
Long Weekends 2026
- January 2 Bank Holiday may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Coming of Age Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Emperor’s Birthday may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Spring Equinox may create a long weekend opportunity.
- March Equinox may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Greenery Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Sea Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Respect for the Aged Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Sports Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Labor Thanksgiving Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
- December Solstice may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Christmas may create a long weekend opportunity.