How are substitute public holidays handled in Japan?

When a statutory public holiday falls on a weekend, many jurisdictions (such as South Korea, the UK, and Japan) designate the following Monday as an official substitute holiday. Dayoffly displays both the original and substitute holiday dates.

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Japan Public Holidays 2026

Full schedule of statutory national holidays, bank holidays, and long weekend opportunities in Japan.

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Japan 2026 Interactive Calendar

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Monthly List of Public Holidays (2026)

January (2)

New Year's Day

元日

01-01

Thu, Jan 1, 2026

Public

Coming of Age Day

成人の日

01-12

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

Public

February (2)

National Foundation Day

建国記念の日

02-11

Wed, Feb 11, 2026

Public

Emperor's Birthday

天皇誕生日

02-23

Mon, Feb 23, 2026

Public

March (1)

Vernal Equinox Day

春分の日

03-20

Fri, Mar 20, 2026

Public

April (1)

Showa Day

昭和の日

04-29

Wed, Apr 29, 2026

Public

May (4)

Constitution Memorial Day

憲法記念日

05-03

Sun, May 3, 2026

Public

Greenery Day

みどりの日

05-04

Mon, May 4, 2026

Public

Children's Day

こどもの日

05-05

Tue, May 5, 2026

Public

Substitute Holiday

振替休日

05-06

Wed, May 6, 2026

Public

July (1)

Marine Day

海の日

07-20

Mon, Jul 20, 2026

Public

August (1)

Mountain Day

山の日

08-11

Tue, Aug 11, 2026

Public

September (3)

Respect for the Aged Day

敬老の日

09-21

Mon, Sep 21, 2026

Public

Citizens' Holiday

国民の休日

09-22

Tue, Sep 22, 2026

Public

Autumnal Equinox Day

秋分の日

09-23

Wed, Sep 23, 2026

Public

October (1)

Sports Day

スポーツの日

10-12

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Public

November (2)

Culture Day

文化の日

11-03

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Public

Labor Thanksgiving Day

勤労感謝の日

11-23

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Public

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about public holidays, long weekends, and PTO planning.

Statutory public holidays typically designate mandatory paid days off for government and standard commercial employers. However, retail, hospitality, and essential services may operate under substitute holiday pay rules according to local labor regulations.