Japan: visas, entry rules and news 2026

Public holidays and festivals in Japan in 2026. Non-working days:

• January 1, Thursday: New Year (元日);
• January 12, Monday: Coming of Age Day (成人の日);
• February 11, Wednesday: Day of the national foundation (国立財団の日);
• February 23, Monday: The birthday of the emperor (天皇誕生日);
• March 20, Friday: Day of spring equinox (春馬の日);
• April 29, Wednesday: Showa Day (ソバの日);
• May 3, Sunday: Constitution day (憲法記念日);
• May 4, Monday: Day of greenery (緑の日);
• May 5, Tuesday: Children’s Day (こどもの日);
• July 20, Monday: Marine Day (海の日);
• August 11, Tuesday: Mountain Day (山の日);
• September 21, Monday: Respect for the Aged Day (老年敬意の日);
• September 23, Wednesday: Autumn equinox day (秋のエクイノックスデー);
• October 12, Monday: Sports Day (スポーツの日);
• November 3, Tuesday: Culture Day (文化の日);
• November 23, Monday: Labor Thanksgiving Day (仕事に感謝の日);
• December 31, Thursday: New Year (新年).