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1JanThu
New Year's Day 元日
The most important holiday in Japan; families visit shrines (hatsumōde). Government offices, banks and most companies are closed 1–3 January (and usually from 29 December).
“Happy New Year” · 明けましておめでとうございます
Holidays & cultural calendar · 2026–2027
Japan: public holidays, festivals and cultural events
Business largely pauses over New Year (29 Dec–3 Jan), Golden Week (late Apr–early May) and Obon (mid-Aug); the fiscal year ends 31 March, so budgets and orders bunch up in Feb–Mar.
- Public holidays 2026
- 18
- Public holidays 2027
- 17
- Weekend
- Sat–Sun
- Calendars
- Gregorian · Japanese era (Reiwa) · Chinese lunisolar
From today to 31 December 2026
Greetings and notices for Japan
A banner for every holiday and cultural event until the end of the year – share it with partners or download it for e-mail and social media.
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Japan calendar 2026
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
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November 2026
January 2026
- 2JanFri
New Year bank holidays (Shōgatsu) 正月三が日
2–3 January are bank and government-office holidays; most companies stay closed until 4 or 5 January.
- 12JanMon
Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Second Monday of January; ceremonies for young people turning adult. Offices and banks closed.
February 2026
- 3FebTue
Setsubun 節分
Day before Risshun (start-of-spring solar term)
Eve of the traditional start of spring (risshun); bean-throwing to drive out evil. Normal business day.
- 11FebWed
National Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Commemorates the legendary founding of Japan. Government offices and banks closed.
- 23FebMon
Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Birthday of Emperor Naruhito; the Imperial Palace opens for public greetings. Government offices and banks closed.
March 2026
- 3MarTue
Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day) ひな祭り
Doll festival for girls' health and happiness. Normal business day.
- 20MarFri
Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Spring equinox (shunbun solar term)
Fixed by the astronomical spring equinox (announced in the official gazette); families visit ancestral graves (higan). Offices and banks closed.
April 2026
- 29AprWed
Golden Week ゴールデンウィーク
Cluster of holidays (29 Apr, 3–6 May 2026); many companies close for the whole period and travel peaks.
- 29AprWed
Shōwa Day 昭和の日
Birthday of the late Emperor Shōwa; opens the Golden Week holiday period. Offices and banks closed.
May 2026
- 3MaySun
Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Marks the 1947 Constitution; part of Golden Week, when many companies close for several days.
- 4MayMon
Greenery Day みどりの日
Nature-appreciation holiday within Golden Week; offices and banks closed.
- 5MayTue
Children's Day こどもの日
Carp streamers (koinobori) celebrate children's health; last day of Golden Week. Offices and banks closed.
- 6MayWed
Substitute Holiday (Constitution Memorial Day) 振替休日
Substitute holiday because Constitution Memorial Day falls on Sunday 3 May; extends Golden Week to 6 May.
July 2026
- 7JulTue
Tanabata (Star Festival) 七夕
Wishes are written on bamboo strips; large festivals in Sendai (August) and Hiratsuka. Normal business day.
- 20JulMon
Marine Day 海の日
Third Monday of July; gives thanks for the ocean. Offices and banks closed.
August 2026
- 11AugTue
Mountain Day 山の日
Holiday to appreciate mountains; falls just before the Obon period, so many firms start their summer shutdown around this date.
- 13AugThu
Obon お盆
Buddhist festival honouring ancestors; many factories, suppliers and logistics firms close for 3–5 days and transport is congested. Not a public holiday, but plan deliveries around it.
September 2026
- 21SeptMon
Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Third Monday of September honouring the elderly; in 2026 it starts a five-day 'Silver Week' (19–23 Sep).
- 22SeptTue
Citizens' Holiday 国民の休日
Automatic holiday because it falls between two national holidays (21 and 23 Sep), creating the 2026 Silver Week.
- 23SeptWed
Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Autumn equinox (shūbun solar term)
Fixed by the astronomical autumn equinox; graves are visited during higan week. Offices and banks closed.
- 25SeptFri
Tsukimi (Mid-Autumn moon viewing) 十五夜・お月見
15th day of the 8th lunar month (kyūreki)
Moon-viewing night with dumplings and pampas grass; follows the traditional lunisolar calendar. Normal business day.
October 2026
- 12OctMon
Sports Day スポーツの日
Second Monday of October promoting sport and health. Offices and banks closed.
November 2026
- 3NovTue
Culture Day 文化の日
Promotes culture and the arts; Order of Culture awards. Offices and banks closed.
- 15NovSun
Shichi-Go-San 七五三
Children aged 3, 5 and 7 visit shrines in traditional dress. Normal business day.
- 23NovMon
Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日
Honours labour and production (rooted in the harvest festival Niinamesai). Offices and banks closed.
December 2026
- 29DecTue
Year-end and New Year holidays 年末年始
Government offices close 29 Dec–3 Jan and most companies take a similar break; Ōmisoka (31 Dec) and New Year are family time. Expect no responses or shipments.
“Season's greetings and best wishes for the New Year” · 良いお年をお迎えください
Japan calendar 2027
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
May 2027
June 2027
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August 2027
September 2027
October 2027
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November 2027
January 2027
- 1JanFri
New Year's Day 元日
The most important holiday in Japan; families visit shrines (hatsumōde). Government offices, banks and most companies are closed 1–3 January (and usually from 29 December).
“Happy New Year” · 明けましておめでとうございます
- 11JanMon
Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Second Monday of January; ceremonies for young people turning adult. Offices and banks closed.
February 2027
- 3FebWed
Setsubun 節分
Day before Risshun (start-of-spring solar term)
Eve of the traditional start of spring (risshun); bean-throwing to drive out evil. Normal business day.
- 11FebThu
National Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Commemorates the legendary founding of Japan. Government offices and banks closed.
- 23FebTue
Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Birthday of Emperor Naruhito; the Imperial Palace opens for public greetings. Government offices and banks closed.
March 2027
- 3MarWed
Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day) ひな祭り
Doll festival for girls' health and happiness. Normal business day.
- 21MarSun
Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Spring equinox (shunbun solar term)
Fixed by the astronomical spring equinox (21 Mar 2027, 05:25 JST); falls on a Sunday, so Monday 22 March is a substitute holiday.
- 22MarMon
Substitute Holiday (Vernal Equinox Day) 振替休日
Substitute holiday because Vernal Equinox Day falls on Sunday 21 March. Offices and banks closed.
April 2027
- 29AprThu
Golden Week ゴールデンウィーク
Cluster of holidays (29 Apr, 3–5 May 2027); many companies close 29 Apr–5 May and travel peaks.
- 29AprThu
Shōwa Day 昭和の日
Birthday of the late Emperor Shōwa; opens the Golden Week holiday period. Offices and banks closed.
May 2027
- 3MayMon
Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Marks the 1947 Constitution; part of Golden Week, when many companies close for several days.
- 4MayTue
Greenery Day みどりの日
Nature-appreciation holiday within Golden Week; offices and banks closed.
- 5MayWed
Children's Day こどもの日
Carp streamers (koinobori) celebrate children's health; last day of Golden Week. Offices and banks closed.
July 2027
- 7JulWed
Tanabata (Star Festival) 七夕
Wishes are written on bamboo strips; large festivals in Sendai (August) and Hiratsuka. Normal business day.
- 19JulMon
Marine Day 海の日
Third Monday of July; gives thanks for the ocean. Offices and banks closed.
August 2027
- 11AugWed
Mountain Day 山の日
Holiday to appreciate mountains; falls just before the Obon period, so many firms start their summer shutdown around this date.
- 13AugFri
Obon お盆
Buddhist festival honouring ancestors; many factories, suppliers and logistics firms close for 3–5 days and transport is congested. Not a public holiday, but plan deliveries around it.
September 2027
- 15SeptWed
Tsukimi (Mid-Autumn moon viewing) 十五夜・お月見
15th day of the 8th lunar month (kyūreki)
Moon-viewing night with dumplings and pampas grass; follows the traditional lunisolar calendar. Normal business day.
- 20SeptMon
Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Third Monday of September honouring the elderly. Offices and banks closed.
- 23SeptThu
Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Autumn equinox (shūbun solar term)
Fixed by the astronomical autumn equinox (23 Sep 2027, 15:02 JST); graves are visited during higan week. Offices and banks closed.
October 2027
- 11OctMon
Sports Day スポーツの日
Second Monday of October promoting sport and health. Offices and banks closed.
November 2027
- 3NovWed
Culture Day 文化の日
Promotes culture and the arts; Order of Culture awards. Offices and banks closed.
- 15NovMon
Shichi-Go-San 七五三
Children aged 3, 5 and 7 visit shrines in traditional dress. Normal business day.
- 23NovTue
Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日
Honours labour and production (rooted in the harvest festival Niinamesai). Offices and banks closed.
December 2027
- 29DecWed
Year-end and New Year holidays 年末年始
Government offices close 29 Dec–3 Jan and most companies take a similar break; Ōmisoka (31 Dec) and New Year are family time. Expect no responses or shipments.
“Season's greetings and best wishes for the New Year” · 良いお年をお迎えください
Business closures ahead in Japan
Days when government offices, customs, banks and most companies close. Allow for them in approval cycles, payment dates, vessel arrivals and site deliveries.
| Date | Occasion | When | Calendar | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov 2026Tuesday | Culture Day文化の日 | In 6 days | Gregorian | National |
| 23 Nov 2026Monday | Labour Thanksgiving Day勤労感謝の日 | In 26 days | Gregorian | National |
| 29 Dec – 3 Jan 2027Tuesday | Year-end and New Year holidays年末年始 | In 62 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 Jan 2027Friday | New Year's Day元日 | In 65 days | Gregorian | National |
| 11 Jan 2027Monday | Coming of Age Day成人の日 | In 75 days | Gregorian | National |
| 11 Feb 2027Thursday | National Foundation Day建国記念の日 | In 106 days | Gregorian | National |
| 23 Feb 2027Tuesday | Emperor's Birthday天皇誕生日 | In 118 days | Gregorian | National |
| 21 Mar 2027Sunday | Vernal Equinox Day春分の日 | In 144 days | OtherSpring equinox (shunbun solar term) | National |
| 22 Mar 2027Monday | Substitute Holiday (Vernal Equinox Day)振替休日 | In 145 days | Gregorian | National |
| 29 Apr – 5 May 2027Thursday | Golden Weekゴールデンウィーク | In 183 days | Gregorian | National |
| 29 Apr 2027Thursday | Shōwa Day昭和の日 | In 183 days | Gregorian | National |
| 3 May 2027Monday | Constitution Memorial Day憲法記念日 | In 187 days | Gregorian | National |
| 4 May 2027Tuesday | Greenery Dayみどりの日 | In 188 days | Gregorian | National |
| 5 May 2027Wednesday | Children's Dayこどもの日 | In 189 days | Gregorian | National |
| 19 Jul 2027Monday | Marine Day海の日 | In 264 days | Gregorian | National |
| 11 Aug 2027Wednesday | Mountain Day山の日 | In 287 days | Gregorian | National |
Approvals & RFQs
Send shop drawings for approval at least two weeks before a long holiday – reviews stop while engineers and authorities are away.
Vessel arrival
Customs clearance and container release pause on public holidays; storage and demurrage keep running. Time the ETA after the break.
Landed cost to Japan →Site deliveries
Crane hire, trucking permits and site access are limited around holidays. Agree the erection sequence and delivery windows in advance.
Vietnam holidays too
Our factory plans production around Tết (Lunar New Year) and National Day – we lock delivery dates for your project well ahead of both.
Request a quotation →Sources & notes
Dates follow official government lists where published. Islamic and other moon-sighting dates, and holidays not yet gazetted for next year, are marked "estimated" and may move by a day. Always confirm with your local partner before fixing a deadline.
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