Public holidays in Japan in November 2026 and 2027
November has 2 days off in 2026 and 2 in 2027: Culture Day, Labor Thanksgiving Day. 3,517,659 visitors arrived in Japan in November 2025.
Public holidays in November
2026 and 2027 together, by date.
| Holiday | Date | Days off in a row |
|---|---|---|
| Culture Day文化の日 | Tuesday 3 November 2026 | 1 day |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day勤労感謝の日 | Monday 23 November 2026 | 3 days (21–23 November) |
| Culture Day文化の日 | Wednesday 3 November 2027 | 1 day |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day勤労感謝の日 | Tuesday 23 November 2027 | 1 day |
Long weekends in November
Weekends and holidays that join up into three days off or more.
| Dates | Days off | From – to | Holidays in it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21–23 November 2026 | 3 days | Sat – Mon | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
Days when the Shinkansen is hardest to book
JR Central and JR West make every Nozomi reserved-seat only on these days.
Every Nozomi is reserved-seat only on these days. Passengers with an unreserved ticket cannot take a seat on a Nozomi. Hikari, Kodama, Mizuho and Sakura trains keep their unreserved cars.
| Period | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Thanksgiving Day weekend | 21–23 November 2026 | 3 days |
Source: JR Central and JR West — Days when every Nozomi is reserved-seat only, fiscal 2026 (21 May 2026)
How busy November is with visitors
3,517,659 visitors arrived in November 2025, the 6th busiest month of the year.
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 November?
Yes. Culture Day is Tuesday 3 November 2026. Labor Thanksgiving Day is Monday 23 November 2026. Culture Day is Wednesday 3 November 2027. Labor Thanksgiving Day is Tuesday 23 November 2027.
How many tourists visit Japan in November?
3,517,659 visitors arrived in November 2025, the 6th highest of the 12 months (JNTO final figures).
Which days in November are hardest to book on the Shinkansen?
Every Nozomi is reserved-seat only on these days: 21–23 November 2026 (Labor Thanksgiving Day weekend).
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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
- JR Central and JR West Days when every Nozomi is reserved-seat only, fiscal 2026 (21 May 2026)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