Public holidays in Japan in February 2026 and 2027
February has 2 days off in 2026 and 2 in 2027: National Foundation Day, Emperor's Birthday. 3,258,491 visitors arrived in Japan in February 2025.
Public holidays in February
2026 and 2027 together, by date.
| Holiday | Date | Days off in a row |
|---|---|---|
| National Foundation Day建国記念の日 | Wednesday 11 February 2026 | 1 day |
| Emperor's Birthday天皇誕生日 | Monday 23 February 2026 | 3 days (21–23 February) |
| National Foundation Day建国記念の日 | Thursday 11 February 2027 | 1 day |
| Emperor's Birthday天皇誕生日 | Tuesday 23 February 2027 | 1 day |
Long weekends in February
Weekends and holidays that join up into three days off or more.
| Dates | Days off | From – to | Holidays in it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21–23 February 2026 | 3 days | Sat – Mon | Emperor's Birthday |
How busy February is with visitors
3,258,491 visitors arrived in February 2025, the 12th busiest month of the year. The figure for February 2026 is 3,466,848 (provisional or estimated).
Visitor arrivals to Japan by month, 2025
Final figures. The highlighted bar is this month.
Source: Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) — Visitor arrivals to Japan (released 16 September 2026)
Frequently asked questions
Are there public holidays in Japan in February?
Yes. National Foundation Day is Wednesday 11 February 2026. Emperor's Birthday is Monday 23 February 2026. National Foundation Day is Thursday 11 February 2027. Emperor's Birthday is Tuesday 23 February 2027.
How many tourists visit Japan in February?
3,258,491 visitors arrived in February 2025, the 12th highest of the 12 months (JNTO final figures).
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Sources for this page
- Cabinet Office National holidays (国民の祝日について)checked October 1, 2026
- Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Visitor arrivals to Japan (released 16 September 2026)checked October 1, 2026
Compiled by Japan Japan !! · Updated October 2, 2026