Japan Long Weekends 2026
| Holiday | Break | Days off | Leave needed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, 1 Jan - Sun, 4 Jan 2026 | 4 days | take Fri off | Past |
| Coming of Age Day | Sat, 10 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan 2026 | 3 days | None | Past |
| National Foundation Day | Wed, 11 Feb 2026 | 1 day | Midweek holiday | Past |
| Emperor's Birthday | Sat, 21 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb 2026 | 3 days | None | Past |
| Vernal Equinox Day | Fri, 20 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar 2026 | 3 days | None | Past |
| Showa Day | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 | 1 day | Midweek holiday | Past |
| Greenery Day | Sat, 2 May - Mon, 4 May 2026 | 3 days | None | Past |
| Children's Day | Sat, 2 May - Tue, 5 May 2026 | 4 days | take Mon off | Past |
| Constitution Memorial Day (observed) | Wed, 6 May 2026 | 1 day | Midweek holiday | Past |
| Marine Day | Sat, 18 Jul - Mon, 20 Jul 2026 | 3 days | None | Past |
| Mountain Day | Sat, 8 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | 4 days | take Mon off | Past |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Sat, 19 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep 2026 | 3 days | None | Past |
| Citizens' Holiday | Sat, 19 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep 2026 | 4 days | take Mon off | Past |
| Autumnal Equinox Day | Wed, 23 Sep 2026 | 1 day | Midweek holiday | Past |
| Sports Day | Sat, 10 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct 2026 | 3 days | None | Past |
| Culture Day | Sat, 31 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov 2026 | 4 days | take Mon off | 12 days remaining |
| Labour Thanksgiving Day | Sat, 21 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov 2026 | 3 days | None | 33 days remaining |
A holiday on Friday or Monday gives three days. A Thursday or Tuesday holiday becomes four days with one day of leave. Weekend holidays are not listed.