Is Today a Public Holiday in Japan?
Today in Japan is (Asia/Tokyo time).
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No
Today isn’t a public holiday, but Saturday is part of the weekend in Japan.
Next public holiday: Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday, November 23, 2026 · in 16 days
Is tomorrow a holiday?
No public holiday, but tomorrow (Sunday) is a weekend day in Japan.
This week in Japan
Holidays this week & next →- Weekend
- Working day
- Culture Day
- Working day
- Working day
- Working day
- Weekend Today
Japanese public holidays 2026
The full list, long weekends and a calendar download.
Working days in Japan
Business days for every month and quarter.
Holidays today around the world
Which countries have a day off today.
Questions and answers
Is Today a Public Holiday in Japan?
No, it isn’t a public holiday, but Saturday is part of the weekend in Japan. The next public holiday is Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday, November 23, 2026, in 16 days.
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Japan?
No public holiday, but tomorrow (Sunday) is a weekend day in Japan.
When is the next public holiday in Japan?
The next public holiday after November 7 is Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday, November 23, 2026.
Which time zone decides “today”?
The date is taken in Asia/Tokyo time, so the answer changes at midnight in Japan, not at midnight where you are.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Japan?
National holidays (国民の祝日). The equinox days are confirmed each February for the following year.
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