2026 Japan List of Holidays
The free printable Japan 2026 holidays list is available in PDF, Word, or Excel format. The PDF format works best for those who like to print the list of holidays, while the MS Word and Excel holidays list 2026 can be easily modified or customized with notes, size or color changes. Download or print list of holidays now.
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Learn more about the stories, practices, traditions and origins behind each holiday in the list below.
| Holiday Name | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 01, 2026 | Thursday |
| January 2nd | January 02, 2026 | Friday |
| January 3rd | January 03, 2026 | Saturday |
| Coming of Age Day | January 12, 2026 | Monday |
| Foundation Day | February 11, 2026 | Wednesday |
| Emperor's Birthday | February 23, 2026 | Monday |
| Spring Equinox Day | March 20, 2026 | Friday |
| Showa Day | April 29, 2026 | Wednesday |
| Constitution Day | May 03, 2026 | Sunday |
| Greenery Day | May 04, 2026 | Monday |
| Children's Day | May 05, 2026 | Tuesday |
| Constitution Day (substitute day) | May 06, 2026 | Wednesday |
| Marine Day | July 20, 2026 | Monday |
| Mountain Day | August 11, 2026 | Tuesday |
| Respect-for-the-Aged Day | September 21, 2026 | Monday |
| Citizens' Holiday | September 22, 2026 | Tuesday |
| Autumnal Equinox Day | September 23, 2026 | Wednesday |
| Sports Day | October 12, 2026 | Monday |
| Culture Day | November 03, 2026 | Tuesday |
| Seven-Five-Three Festival | November 15, 2026 | Sunday |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | November 23, 2026 | Monday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2026 | Thursday |
