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Japan Holidays 2026

Public holidays & school holidays — all regions

18
Public Holidays
4
School Breaks
46
Regions
This overview brings together both the public holiday calendar and the regional school holiday schedule for Japan. In 2026, the country marks 18 national public holidays. School holidays follow a single national calendar that applies in all 46 regions, totalling about 77 days across the year. Explore the public holidays, the regional school holiday dates, and the complete year calendar using the links below.

Public Holidays 2026

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🗓️ Nationwide Public Holidays
1 Jan 2026 Thu New Year's Day
12 Jan 2026 Mon Coming of Age Day
11 Feb 2026 Wed National Foundation Day
23 Feb 2026 Mon Emperor's Birthday
20 Mar 2026 Fri Vernal Equinox Day
29 Apr 2026 Wed Showa Day
3 May 2026 Sun Constitution Memorial Day
4 May 2026 Mon Greenery Day
5 May 2026 Tue Children's Day
6 May 2026 Wed Constitution Memorial Day (observed)
20 Jul 2026 Mon Marine Day
11 Aug 2026 Tue Mountain Day
21 Sept 2026 Mon Respect for the Aged Day
22 Sept 2026 Tue Silver Week Holiday
23 Sept 2026 Wed Autumnal Equinox Day
12 Oct 2026 Mon Sports Day
3 Nov 2026 Tue Culture Day
23 Nov 2026 Mon Labor Thanksgiving Day

School Holidays 2026

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🎒 Hokkaido — School Holidays Overview
Summer Vacation
20.07.2026 - 31.08.2026
Winter Vacation
25.12.2026 - 07.01.2027
Spring Vacation
25.03.2026 - 06.04.2026
Golden Week
29.04.2026 - 05.05.2026

Calendar 2026

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Holidays by Region