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Japan / 2026

Next public holiday

Oct 12
(in 3 days)

Sports Day

Upcoming breaks

  1. Oct 10, 2026, Sat – Oct 12, 2026, Mon 3 days off
  2. Oct 31, 2026, Sat – Nov 3, 2026, Tue 1 vacation day → 4 days off
  3. Nov 21, 2026, Sat – Nov 23, 2026, Mon 3 days off

2026

18Public holidays
3Upcoming breaks

Click a working day to add or remove your personal day off.

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January 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
New Year's DayJan 1, 2026, ThuComing of Age DayJan 12, 2026, Mon

February 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Foundation DayFeb 11, 2026, WedThe Emperor's BirthdayFeb 23, 2026, Mon

March 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
The Emperor's BirthdayFeb 23, 2026, MonVernal Equinox DayMar 20, 2026, Fri

April 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Shōwa DayApr 29, 2026, WedConstitution Memorial DayMay 3, 2026, SunGreenery DayMay 4, 2026, MonChildren's DayMay 5, 2026, TueSubstitute HolidayMay 6, 2026, Wed

May 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Shōwa DayApr 29, 2026, WedConstitution Memorial DayMay 3, 2026, SunGreenery DayMay 4, 2026, MonChildren's DayMay 5, 2026, TueSubstitute HolidayMay 6, 2026, Wed

June 2026

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July 2026

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Marine DayJul 20, 2026, Mon

August 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Mountain DayAug 11, 2026, Tue

September 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Respect for the Aged DaySep 21, 2026, MonCitizens' HolidaySep 22, 2026, TueAutumnal Equinox DaySep 23, 2026, Wed

October 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Sports DayOct 12, 2026, MonCulture DayNov 3, 2026, Tue

November 2026

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Recommended vacationNov 2, 2026, MonCulture DayNov 3, 2026, TueLabour Thanksgiving DayNov 23, 2026, Mon

December 2026

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Japan · Long weekends & public holidays 2026

National holidays and a standard workweek; regional dates and employer-specific days off may differ.

Public holidays

  • New Year's Day
  • Coming of Age Day
  • Foundation Day
  • The Emperor's Birthday
  • Vernal Equinox Day
  • Shōwa Day
  • Constitution Memorial Day
  • Greenery Day
  • Children's Day
  • Substitute Holiday
  • Marine Day
  • Mountain Day
  • Respect for the Aged Day
  • Citizens' Holiday
  • Autumnal Equinox Day
  • Sports Day
  • Culture Day
  • Labour Thanksgiving Day

Opportunities

  1. Oct 31, 2026, Sat – Nov 3, 2026, Tue

    Vacation days required: 1 · Consecutive days off: 4

    Take these days off: Nov 2, 2026, Mon

    Rest now. Burnout can wait.