Public holidays in Japan — September 2026

2 public holidays in Japan during September 2026: Respect for the Aged Day, Autumnal Equinox Day.

Public holidays

• Mon, Sep 21
  Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日 Public holiday
• Wed, Sep 23
  Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日 Public holiday

Other observances

• Sun, Sep 20
  彼岸の入り (Higan (Autumn)) 彼岸の入り Cultural celebration
• Wed, Sep 23
  Autumn Equinox Seasonal observance