School holidays
Japan · 2026
4 school breaks in Japan during 2026. Longest is 43 days (Summer Break).
Next school break
Summer Break
Jul 20 – Aug 31 · 43 days
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days away
All 2026 school breaks
4 totalListCalendar
Dec24
Winter Break
Dec 24 – Jan 6 · 14 days
14d
Mar24
Spring Break
Mar 24 – Apr 4 · 12 days
12d
Jul20
Summer Break
Jul 20 – Aug 31 · 43 days
43d
Dec26
Winter Break
Dec 26 – Jan 6 · 12 days
12d
LegendPublic holidaySchool breakBridge day opportunityWeekend
January 2026
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
12Coming of Age Day📅 3d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
24–Jan 6Winter Break
February 2026
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11National Foundation Day
23Emperor's Birthday📅 3d
March 2026
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20Vernal Equinox Day📅 3d
24–Apr 4Spring Break
April 2026
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May 2026
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3Constitution Memorial Day
4Greenery Day📅 3d
5Children's Day🌉 4d
4Bridge day → Children's Day
June 2026
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20Marine Day📅 3d
20–Aug 31Summer Break
August 2026
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11Mountain Day🌉 4d
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September 2026
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21Respect for the Aged Day📅 3d
23Autumnal Equinox Day
October 2026
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12Health and Sports Day📅 3d
November 2026
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3Culture Day🌉 4d
23Labour Thanksgiving Day📅 3d
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December 2026
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26–Jan 6Winter Break
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Jan1
New Year's Day
Jan12
Coming of Age Day
Feb11
National Foundation Day
Feb23
Emperor's Birthday
Mar20
Vernal Equinox Day
Apr29
Showa Day
May3
Constitution Memorial Day
May4
Greenery Day
May5
Children's Day
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Important school holiday information · Japan
General information
- •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
- •Three-term system (gakki)
- •Academic year runs from April to March
- •Calendar standardized by MEXT (Ministry of Education)
- •Regional variations permitted by municipalities
Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in Japan 2026?
Japan schools have 4 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Japan have in 2026?
Japan schools observe 4 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the winter school break in Japan 2026?
The winter school break in Japan runs December 24, 2025 – January 6, 2026.
When is the spring school break in Japan 2026?
The spring school break in Japan runs March 24, 2026 – April 4, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Japan 2026?
The summer school break in Japan runs July 20, 2026 – August 31, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Japan. See the source link below for the official publication.