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2026 public holidays in Japan
16 official public holidays in 2026, with 12 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
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文化の日
Tuesday, November 3 2026
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2026 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
元日
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
成人の日
Monday, January 12
From Saturday, January 10 to Monday, January 12
- Weekend · 3 days
天皇誕生日
Monday, February 23
From Saturday, February 21 to Monday, February 23
- Weekend · 3 days
春分の日
Friday, March 20
From Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22
- Weekend · 3 days
みどりの日
Monday, May 4
From Saturday, May 2 to Monday, May 4
- Bridge · 4 days
こどもの日
Tuesday, May 5
From Saturday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 5 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
海の日
Monday, July 20
From Saturday, July 18 to Monday, July 20
- Bridge · 4 days
山の日
Tuesday, August 11
From Saturday, August 8 to Tuesday, August 11 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
敬老の日
Monday, September 21
From Saturday, September 19 to Monday, September 21
- Weekend · 3 days
スポーツの日
Monday, October 12
From Saturday, October 10 to Monday, October 12
- Bridge · 4 days
文化の日
Tuesday, November 3
From Saturday, October 31 to Tuesday, November 3 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
勤労感謝の日
Monday, November 23
From Saturday, November 21 to Monday, November 23
2026 calendar
- 1Jan元日Thursday, January 1 · New Year's Day
- 12Jan成人の日Monday, January 12 · Coming of Age Day
- 11Feb建国記念の日Wednesday, February 11 · Foundation Day
- 23Feb天皇誕生日Monday, February 23 · The Emperor's Birthday
- 20Mar春分の日Friday, March 20 · Vernal Equinox Day
- 29Apr昭和の日Wednesday, April 29 · Shōwa Day
- 6May憲法記念日Wednesday, May 6 · Constitution Memorial Day
- 4Mayみどりの日Monday, May 4 · Greenery Day
- 5Mayこどもの日Tuesday, May 5 · Children's Day
- 20Jul海の日Monday, July 20 · Marine Day
- 11Aug山の日Tuesday, August 11 · Mountain Day
- 21Sep敬老の日Monday, September 21 · Respect for the Aged Day
- 23Sep秋分の日Wednesday, September 23 · Autumnal Equinox Day
- 12Octスポーツの日Monday, October 12 · Sports Day
- 3Nov文化の日Tuesday, November 3 · Culture Day
- 23Nov勤労感謝の日Monday, November 23 · Labour Thanksgiving Day
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More practical info: Japan
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Emergency NumbersPolice, ambulance, and fire department numbers for every country.
- TippingHow much to tip at restaurants, in taxis, and at hotels.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Japan?