This interactive calendar shows the 2026 public holidays and school holidays for Japan on a single month-by-month view. Across the year, 18 national public holidays are highlighted, with 17 landing on weekdays. The same school holiday dates apply across all 46 regions, adding up to about 77 days this year. The holiday year opens with New Year's Day on 1 January and runs through to Labor Thanksgiving Day on 23 November. Each coloured day in the calendar links to its public holiday or school break.