Japan: public holidays 2026

Japan’s Holiday Act designates this holiday for celebrating the beginning of the year.

Under the Holiday Act, this day recognizes young people’s awareness of their adulthood and encourages them as they begin to make their own way in life.

This holiday commemorates the founding of the nation and seeks to cultivate love of country, as stated in the Holiday Act.

The Holiday Act defines this national holiday as a day to celebrate the Emperor’s birthday.

This holiday is intended to honor nature and cherish living things. Its calendar date is officially determined separately for each year.

This holiday invites reflection on the Shōwa era, its turbulent years and reconstruction, and on the nation’s future.

This holiday commemorates the Constitution of Japan coming into effect and expresses hope for the nation’s growth.

This holiday encourages people to connect with nature, appreciate its benefits and nurture a generous spirit.

Under the Holiday Act, this day calls for respect for children as individuals, promotes their happiness and expresses gratitude to mothers.

Under Article 3(2) of the Holiday Act, when a national holiday falls on Sunday, the next day that is not already a national holiday becomes a holiday.

This holiday is a day to give thanks for the benefits of the sea and express hope for Japan’s prosperity as a maritime nation.

This holiday encourages people to connect with the mountains and give thanks for their benefits.

This holiday honors older people who have contributed to society over many years and celebrates longevity.

Under Article 3(3) of the Holiday Act, a day that is not a national holiday becomes a holiday when both the preceding and following days are national holidays.

This holiday honors ancestors and remembers those who have died. Its calendar date is officially determined separately for each year.

This holiday encourages enjoyment of sports and respect for others, while expressing hope for a healthy and energetic society.

This holiday celebrates freedom and peace and promotes culture.

This holiday honors work, celebrates production, and encourages people to give thanks to one another.

Under the Enforcement Order of the Banking Act, bank branches close from December 31 through January 3 for the year-end and New Year period. The additional bank dates shown here do not cover all bank holidays during the year.

Under the Enforcement Order of the Banking Act, bank branches close from December 31 through January 3 for the year-end and New Year period. The additional bank dates shown here do not cover all bank holidays during the year.

Under the Enforcement Order of the Banking Act, bank branches close from December 31 through January 3 for the year-end and New Year period. The additional bank dates shown here do not cover all bank holidays during the year.

Under the Enforcement Order of the Banking Act, bank branches close from December 31 through January 3 for the year-end and New Year period. The additional bank dates shown here do not cover all bank holidays during the year.