Public holidays in Japan
In Japan the weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Public holidays in 2026
| Date | Local name | English name |
|---|---|---|
| 元日 | New Year's Day | |
| 成人の日 | Coming of Age Day | |
| 建国記念の日 | Foundation Day | |
| 天皇誕生日 | Emperor's Birthday | |
| 春分の日 | Vernal Equinox Day | |
| 昭和の日 | Showa Day | |
| 憲法記念日 | Constitution Day | |
| みどりの日 | Greenery Day | |
| こどもの日 | Children's Day | |
| 振替休日 | Substitute Holiday | |
| 海の日 | Marine Day | |
| 山の日 | Mountain Day | |
| 敬老の日 | Respect for the Aged Day | |
| 国民の休日 | National Holiday | |
| 秋分の日 | Autumnal Equinox Day | |
| スポーツの日 | Sports Day | |
| 文化の日 | Culture Day | |
| 勤労感謝の日 | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Days | Business days |
|---|---|---|
| January | 31 | 20 |
| February | 28 | 18 |
| March | 31 | 21 |
| April | 30 | 21 |
| May | 31 | 18 |
| June | 30 | 22 |
| July | 31 | 22 |
| August | 31 | 20 |
| September | 30 | 19 |
| October | 31 | 21 |
| November | 30 | 19 |
| December | 31 | 23 |
| Year | 365 | 244 |