Today, 7 May 2026, is not a public holiday in Japan.
There are a total of 18 holidays in Japan in 2026. The table below lists all holidays and when they’re observed.
| Holiday | Day |
|---|---|
| Sea Day | 20 July 2026 |
| Mountain Day | 11 August 2026 |
| Respect for the Aged Day | 21 September 2026 |
| Bridge Public holiday | 22 September 2026 |
| Autumn Equinox | 23 September 2026 |
| Sports Day | 12 October 2026 |
| Culture Day | 3 November 2026 |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | 23 November 2026 |
Holiday
Sea Day
Day
20 July 2026
Holiday
Mountain Day
Day
11 August 2026
Holiday
Respect for the Aged Day
Day
21 September 2026
Holiday
Bridge Public holiday
Day
22 September 2026
Holiday
Autumn Equinox
Day
23 September 2026
Holiday
Sports Day
Day
12 October 2026
Holiday
Culture Day
Day
3 November 2026
Holiday
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Day
23 November 2026
| Holiday | Day |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January 2026 |
| Coming of Age Day | 12 January 2026 |
| National Foundation Day | 11 February 2026 |
| Emperor's Birthday | 23 February 2026 |
| Spring Equinox | 20 March 2026 |
| Shōwa Day | 29 April 2026 |
| Constitution Memorial Day | 3 May 2026 |
| Greenery Day | 4 May 2026 |
| Children's Day | 5 May 2026 |
| Constitution Memorial Day | 6 May 2026 |
Holiday
New Year's Day
Day
1 January 2026
Holiday
Coming of Age Day
Day
12 January 2026
Holiday
National Foundation Day
Day
11 February 2026
Holiday
Emperor's Birthday
Day
23 February 2026
Holiday
Spring Equinox
Day
20 March 2026
Holiday
Shōwa Day
Day
29 April 2026
Holiday
Constitution Memorial Day
Day
3 May 2026
Holiday
Greenery Day
Day
4 May 2026
Holiday
Children's Day
Day
5 May 2026
Holiday
Constitution Memorial Day
Day
6 May 2026
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