Japan public holidays 2026

The best long weekends in Japan, 2026

• 成人の日 — 2026-01-12 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
• 天皇誕生日 — 2026-02-23 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
• 春分の日 — 2026-03-20 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
• みどりの日 — 2026-05-04 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
• 海の日 — 2026-07-20 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
• 敬老の日 — 2026-09-21 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
• スポーツの日 — 2026-10-12 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
• 勤労感謝の日 — 2026-11-23 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
• 元日 — 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
• こどもの日 — 2026-05-05 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
• 山の日 — 2026-08-11 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
• 文化の日 — 2026-11-03 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
• 建国記念の日 — 2026-02-11 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
• 昭和の日 — 2026-04-29 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
• 憲法記念日 — 2026-05-06 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
• 秋分の日 — 2026-09-23 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)

All Japan public holidays in 2026

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