National holidays in 2026:
January 1: New Year’s Day
January 12: Coming-of-Age Day
February 11: National Foundation Day
February 23: Emperor’s Birthday
March 20: Vernal Equinox
April 29: Shōwa Day
May 3–5: Golden Week (Constitution Memorial, Greenery, Children’s Day)
July 20: Marine Day
August 11: Mountain Day
September 21: Respect for the Aged Day
September 22: Crew Day (Silver Week bridge holiday)
September 23: Autumnal Equinox
October 12: Health and Sports Day
November 3: Culture Day
November 23: Labour Thanksgiving Day
Notable:
“Silver Week” (Sept 21–23) creates a five-day break due to adjacent holidays.