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Calendar December 2026 & Moon Phases
This free calendar features official public holidays, traditional festivals, major sporting events and precise monthly moon phases for your region, and supports one-click downloading and high-quality printing.
Public Holidays in Japan 2026
| Date | Week | Public Holidays | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| January 12, 2026 | Mon | Coming of Age Day | National |
| February 11, 2026 | Wed | Foundation Day | National |
| February 23, 2026 | Mon | Emperor's Birthday | National |
| March 20, 2026 | Fri | Vernal Equinox Day | National |
| April 29, 2026 | Wed | Showa Day | National |
| May 3, 2026 | Sun | Constitution Day | National |
| May 4, 2026 | Mon | Greenery Day | National |
| May 5, 2026 | Tue | Children's Day | National |
| May 6, 2026 | Wed | Substitute Holiday | National |
| July 20, 2026 | Mon | Marine Day | National |
| August 11, 2026 | Tue | Mountain Day | National |
| September 21, 2026 | Mon | Respect for the Aged Day | National |
| September 22, 2026 | Tue | National Holiday | National |
| September 23, 2026 | Wed | Autumnal Equinox Day | National |
| October 12, 2026 | Mon | Sports Day | National |
| November 3, 2026 | Tue | Culture Day | National |
| November 23, 2026 | Mon | Labor Thanksgiving Day | National |
About Public Holidays in 日本
Japan's holidays reflect a unique system of public law and deep-rooted tradition. The country observes sixteen national holidays, from the New Year's celebrations and Coming of Age Day in January to the emperor-related dates and Culture Day in November. Golden Week in late April and early May — Shōwa Day, Constitution Day, Greenery Day and Children's Day — creates the year's biggest travel season, while the Obon festival in August, though not an official holiday, sends millions back to their hometowns. The Emperor's Birthday on February 23 has been observed since 2020 as a public holiday.
In 2026, Japan observes 18 public holidays including 18 national, of which 1 falls on a weekend.
Sports Events in Japan 2026
| Date | Week | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2, 2026 | Fri | Hakone Ekiden Marathon | Sport |
| February 6, 2026 | Fri | Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics | International |
| April 5, 2026 | Sun | J1 League Season | Sport |
| June 11, 2026 | Thu | FIFA World Cup 2026 | International |
| October 12, 2026 | Mon | Japanese Grand Prix (F1) | Sport |