The Emperor's Birthday is a public holiday in Japan, observed on February 23, 2026. It is locally known as 天皇誕生日. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayThe Emperor's Birthday
Local Name天皇誕生日
DateFebruary 23, 2026
CountryJP flag Japan
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is The Emperor's Birthday in Japan?
The Emperor's Birthday falls on February 23, 2026 in Japan.
Is The Emperor's Birthday a public holiday?
Yes, The Emperor's Birthday is an official public holiday in Japan. It is observed nationwide.
What is The Emperor's Birthday called locally?
In Japan, The Emperor's Birthday is known as "天皇誕生日".

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DateHolidayType
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2026-01-12 Coming of Age Day Public
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2026-02-23 The Emperor's Birthday Public
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2026-04-29 Shōwa Day Public
2026-05-04 Constitution Memorial Day Public
2026-05-04 Greenery Day Public
2026-05-05 Children's Day Public
2026-07-20 Marine Day Public
2026-08-11 Mountain Day Public
2026-09-21 Respect for the Aged Day Public
2026-09-23 Autumnal Equinox Day Public
2026-10-12 Sports Day Public
2026-11-03 Culture Day Public

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