Public holidays in Japan
17 public holidays in Japan between now and Sunday 10 October 2027, with the regional ones and every clock change.
The next public holiday in Japan is Sports Day on Monday 12 October 2026
3 public holidays are left in Japan in 2026. Japan doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Upcoming public holidays in Japan
| Date | Holiday | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 12 October 2026 | Sports Day | Nationwide |
| Tuesday 3 November 2026 | Culture Day | Nationwide |
| Monday 23 November 2026 | Labor Thanksgiving Day | Nationwide |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| Monday 11 January 2027 | Coming of Age Day | Nationwide |
| Thursday 11 February 2027 | Foundation Day | Nationwide |
| Tuesday 23 February 2027 | Emperor's Birthday | Nationwide |
| Sunday 21 March 2027 | Vernal Equinox Day | Nationwide |
| Monday 22 March 2027 | Substitute Holiday | Nationwide |
| Thursday 29 April 2027 | Showa Day | Nationwide |
| Monday 3 May 2027 | Constitution Day | Nationwide |
| Tuesday 4 May 2027 | Greenery Day | Nationwide |
| Wednesday 5 May 2027 | Children's Day | Nationwide |
| Monday 19 July 2027 | Marine Day | Nationwide |
| Wednesday 11 August 2027 | Mountain Day | Nationwide |
| Monday 20 September 2027 | Respect for the Aged Day | Nationwide |
| Thursday 23 September 2027 | Autumnal Equinox | Nationwide |
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Upcoming public holidays and clock changes
1 place for the next 30 days, from Sat 10 Oct. Starred countries are in bold.
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Questions
When is the next public holiday in Japan?
The next public holiday in Japan is Sports Day on Monday 12 October 2026.
How many public holidays are left in 2026 in Japan?
3 public holidays are left in Japan in 2026.
When do the clocks change in Japan?
Japan doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Updated Saturday 10 October 2026