Children's Day
Japan· Public holiday
Travel impact: High
- Date
- Tue, 5 May 2026
- Local name
- こどもの日
- Public holiday
- Nationwide
Background
Children’s Day (Tango no Sekku) wishes health for children; carp streamers are a classic sight.
Impact on travellers
Often the end of Golden Week—return travel peaks and family attractions are crowded.
Extra notes
Part of Golden Week — one of Japan's busiest travel periods.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Sun, 26 Jul 2026
- www8.cao.go.jp/chosei/shukujitsu/gaiyou.htmlhttps://www8.cao.go.jp/chosei/shukujitsu/gaiyou.html
- date.nager.athttps://date.nager.at/api/v3/PublicHolidays/2026/JP
Cabinet Office national holiday table for 2026–2027 (祝日), including 振替休日 and 国民の休日; festivals remain curated travel picks.
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