Japanese Festival Calendar
Japanese Festival Calendar 2026
| Date | Day | Name | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | Shogatsu (New Year) | Festival | Past | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Monday | Seijin no Hi (Coming of Age Day) | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 3 Feb 2026 | Tuesday | Setsubun | Festival | Past | |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) | Festival | Past | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Friday | Hanami season (Tokyo, typical start) Expected | Festival | Past | |
| 5 May 2026 | Tuesday | Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day) | Festival | Past | |
| 7 Jul 2026 | Tuesday | Tanabata | Festival | Past | |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Thursday | Obon begins | Festival | Past | |
| 15 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Shichi-Go-San | Festival | 27 days remaining | |
| 31 Dec 2026 | Thursday | Omisoka (New Year's Eve) | Festival | 73 days remaining |
Obon is in mid-August in most of Japan and mid-July in parts of Tokyo. Cherry blossom dates vary every year.