Wednesday, 11 February 2026
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This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.
Japan observes National Foundation Day, Kenkoku Kinen no Hi, on 11 February. It is the national holiday used by this page's broader “National Day” search intent; Japan's law calls it National Foundation Commemoration Day rather than simply National Day.
Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.
Thursday, 11 February 2027 · Confirmed — source checked
Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.
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Official public holiday law or calendar
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-27
Japan’s Cabinet Office tables establish 2026 and 2027, including substitute and citizen’s holidays. The 2028 equinoxes remain provisional until the Cabinet Office publishes the annual list in February 2027.
National and local government offices close because the date is a national holiday. Private operations vary, especially in retail and hospitality.
Bank of Japan offices close on national holidays, and retail branches generally follow holiday schedules. Electronic access may continue.
Schools normally do not hold regular classes, subject to exceptional institutional events.
The holiday was established under the National Holidays Act, with a Cabinet Order fixing 11 February. Its statutory purpose is to commemorate Japan's founding and cultivate national pride.
The day encourages reflection on the country's origins and development. It should not be confused with the Emperor's Birthday or Constitution Memorial Day.
Official and civic activities are generally modest. Some groups hold ceremonies, lectures or flag displays, while many residents use the day for leisure.
Transport runs holiday timetables and leisure areas may be busier. When the date creates a long weekend, demand can increase.
It is fixed on 11 February.
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi.
No. Constitution Memorial Day is a separate holiday on 3 May.
View all Japan public holidays 2026