The Emperor's Birthday
Japan· Public holiday
Travel impact: Low
- Date
- Mon, 23 Feb 2026
- Local name
- 天皇誕生日
- Public holiday
- Nationwide
Background
Birthday of the reigning Emperor, an official national celebration.
Impact on travellers
Celebrations and security checks may appear near the Imperial Palace; everyday shops are little affected.
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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