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The Emperor's Birthday 2026 is on Monday, 2026-02-23
The Emperor's Birthday in Japan falls on Monday, February 23, 2026. That is week 9 of 2026 (ISO week numbering), day 54 of the year. Locally it is also written as: 天皇誕生日.
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| Year | Weekday | Date | ISO week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday | 2026-02-23 | 9 | this page |
| 2027 | Tuesday | 2027-02-23 | 8 | 2027 page |
| Date | Day | Holiday | Deducted from working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | Monday | 天皇誕生日 | Yes |
The February 2026 business-days page shows the exact count of working days in the month this holiday falls in, with the holiday deducted and every remaining day listed. The full Japan 2026 holiday list marks whether this date is nationwide (Yes) or regional only.