Japan 2026 Holiday Calendar
Every public holiday, long weekend, make-up workday and leave tip for the year, on one page.
18 daysPublic holidays
8 Breaks of 3+ days
5 daysLongest break（May 2 – May 6）
0 daysMake-up workdays
Long weekends in 2026
| Break | Days | Includes | Monthly view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 (Sat) – Jan 12 (Mon) | 3 days | Coming of Age Day | View month |
| Feb 21 (Sat) – Feb 23 (Mon) | 3 days | Emperor's Birthday | View month |
| Mar 20 (Fri) – Mar 22 (Sun) | 3 days | Vernal Equinox Day | View month |
| May 2 (Sat) – May 6 (Wed) | 5 days | Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day | View month |
| Jul 18 (Sat) – Jul 20 (Mon) | 3 days | Marine Day | View month |
| Sep 19 (Sat) – Sep 23 (Wed) | 5 days | Respect for the Aged Day, Citizens' Holiday, Autumnal Equinox Day | View month |
| Oct 10 (Sat) – Oct 12 (Mon) | 3 days | Sports Day | View month |
| Nov 21 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon) | 3 days | Labor Thanksgiving Day | View month |
Best leave hacks of 2026
The most efficient ways to stretch the year (at most 2 leave days each).
- Take leave Take May 7, May 8 → 9-day break (May 2 – May 10)
- Take leave Take Sep 24, Sep 25 → 9-day break (Sep 19 – Sep 27)
- Take leave Take Jan 9 → 4-day break (Jan 9 – Jan 12)
- Take leave Take Feb 20 → 4-day break (Feb 20 – Feb 23)
- Take leave Take Mar 19 → 4-day break (Mar 19 – Mar 22)
- Take leave Take Jul 17 → 4-day break (Jul 17 – Jul 20)
⚔️ Epic quests of the year (3 leave days)
Rare chances where a third leave day stretches the break to 9+ days. Months that cannot reach that bar never appear here.
- Take leave Take May 1, May 7, May 8 → 10-day break (May 1 – May 10) View month
- Take leave Take Sep 18, Sep 24, Sep 25 → 10-day break (Sep 18 – Sep 27) View month
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Jan 12 | Mon | Coming of Age Day |
| Feb 11 | Wed | National Foundation Day |
| Feb 23 | Mon | Emperor's Birthday |
| Mar 20 | Fri | Vernal Equinox Day |
| Apr 29 | Wed | Showa Day |
| May 3 | Sun | Constitution Memorial Day |
| May 4 | Mon | Greenery Day |
| May 5 | Tue | Children's Day |
| May 6 | Wed | Substitute Holiday |
| Jul 20 | Mon | Marine Day |
| Aug 11 | Tue | Mountain Day |
| Sep 21 | Mon | Respect for the Aged Day |
| Sep 22 | Tue | Citizens' Holiday |
| Sep 23 | Wed | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Sports Day |
| Nov 3 | Tue | Culture Day |
| Nov 23 | Mon | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
Make-up workdays in 2026
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2026?
18 public holidays in total, forming 8 breaks of three days or more. See the full list on this page.
What is the longest break in 2026?
The longest break runs May 2 to May 6, 5 days in total (Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day).
Are there make-up workdays in 2026?
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2026.
What is the smartest leave to take in 2026?
One of the best: take May 7, May 8 (2 day(s)) to stretch into a 9-day break from May 2 to May 10. See the leave planner above.