Japan Public Holidays 2026
20 public holidays and 242 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | 元日 | Day off |
| Fri, Jan 2 | 銀行休業日 | Day off |
| Sat, Jan 3 | 銀行休業日 | Day off |
| Mon, Jan 12 | 成人の日 | Day off |
| Wed, Feb 11 | 建国記念の日 | Day off |
| Mon, Feb 23 | 天皇誕生日 | Day off |
| Fri, Mar 20 | 春分の日 | Day off |
| Wed, Apr 29 | 昭和の日 | Day off |
| Sun, May 3 | 憲法記念日 | Day off |
| Mon, May 4 | みどりの日 | Day off |
| Tue, May 5 | こどもの日 | Day off |
| Wed, May 6 | 憲法記念日 (振替休日) observed | Day off |
| Mon, Jul 20 | 海の日 | Day off |
| Tue, Aug 11 | 山の日 | Day off |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 敬老の日 | Day off |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 国民の休日 | Day off |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 秋分の日 | Day off |
| Mon, Oct 12 | スポーツの日 | Day off |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 文化の日 | Day off |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 七五三 | observance |
| Mon, Nov 23 | 勤労感謝の日 | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | クリスマス | observance |
| Thu, Dec 31 | 大晦日 | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19 | 3 | 31 |
| February | 18 | 2 | 28 |
| March | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| April | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| May | 18 | 3 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| August | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| September | 19 | 3 | 30 |
| October | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| November | 19 | 2 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 242 | 19 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in Japan?
There are 242 business days in 2026 in Japan, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 20 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2026?
Japan has 20 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with 元日 on Thursday, January 1, 2026.