🇯🇵 Japan Public Holidays 2026
16 public holidays, 8 optimized bridge windows, and 8 free long weekends. Statutory leave: 10 days (10 days after 6 months — increases with tenure).
All Public Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Day | Bridge Potential |
|---|
| 元日(New Year's Day) | 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | Great |
| 成人の日(Coming of Age Day) | 12 Jan 2026 | Monday | Good |
| 建国記念の日(Foundation Day) | 11 Feb 2026 | Wednesday | Good |
| 天皇誕生日(The Emperor's Birthday) | 23 Feb 2026 | Monday | Good |
| 春分の日(Vernal Equinox Day) | 20 Mar 2026 | Friday | Good |
| 昭和の日(Shōwa Day) | 29 Apr 2026 | Wednesday | Good |
| 憲法記念日(Constitution Memorial Day) | 6 May 2026 | Wednesday | Good |
| みどりの日(Greenery Day) | 4 May 2026 | Monday | Good |
| こどもの日(Children's Day) | 5 May 2026 | Tuesday | Great |
| 海の日(Marine Day) | 20 Jul 2026 | Monday | Good |
| 山の日(Mountain Day) | 11 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | Great |
| 敬老の日(Respect for the Aged Day) | 21 Sept 2026 | Monday | Good |
| 秋分の日(Autumnal Equinox Day) | 23 Sept 2026 | Wednesday | Good |
| スポーツの日(Sports Day) | 12 Oct 2026 | Monday | Good |
| 文化の日(Culture Day) | 3 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Great |
| 勤労感謝の日(Labour Thanksgiving Day) | 23 Nov 2026 | Monday | Good |
Best Bridge Opportunities — Sorted by Efficiency
みどりの日 & こどもの日 & 憲法記念日
1 May 2026 — 6 May 2026
6 days off1 leave day
Book: 1 May 2026
敬老の日 & 秋分の日
19 Sept 2026 — 23 Sept 2026
5 days off1 leave day
Book: 22 Sept 2026
元日
1 Jan 2026 — 4 Jan 2026
4 days off1 leave day
Book: 2 Jan 2026
成人の日
9 Jan 2026 — 12 Jan 2026
4 days off1 leave day
Book: 9 Jan 2026
天皇誕生日
20 Feb 2026 — 23 Feb 2026
4 days off1 leave day
Book: 20 Feb 2026
春分の日
19 Mar 2026 — 22 Mar 2026
4 days off1 leave day
Book: 19 Mar 2026
海の日
17 Jul 2026 — 20 Jul 2026
4 days off1 leave day
Book: 17 Jul 2026
山の日
8 Aug 2026 — 11 Aug 2026
4 days off1 leave day
Book: 10 Aug 2026
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