Japan Calendar: Public Holidays and Working Days
Local name: 日本
Weekend: Saturday, Sunday.
In 2026, Japan has 18 public holidays; 17 fall on weekdays.
Summary by year
| Year | public holidays | on weekdays | long weekends | bridge-day chances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 3 |
| 2027 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 5 |
| 2028 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 1 |
Upcoming holidays
- 12 October 2026 (Monday) – Sports Day
- 3 November 2026 (Tuesday) – Culture Day
- 23 November 2026 (Monday) – Labor Thanksgiving Day
- 1 January 2027 (Friday) – New Year's Day
- 11 January 2027 (Monday) – Coming of Age Day
- 11 February 2027 (Thursday) – Foundation Day
Years
- Japan Calendar 2026 (18)
- Japan Calendar 2027 (17)
- Japan Calendar 2028 (16)