In-between holiday
Japan· Public holiday
In-between holidayTravel impact: Medium
- Date
- Tue, 22 Sept 2026
- Local name
- 国民の休日
- Public holiday
- Nationwide
Background
Citizens’ Holiday (kokumin no kyūjitsu): a weekday sandwiched between two national holidays becomes a holiday by law.
Impact on travellers
Creates a multi-day break—transport and popular destinations get noticeably busier.
Extra notes
A weekday sandwiched between Respect for the Aged Day (21 Sep) and Autumnal Equinox Day (23 Sep) becomes a public holiday.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Sun, 26 Jul 2026
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.
How we review dataAbout this site
Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.