Constitution Memorial Day has already passed this year.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 19
- Day of year
- 126
- Local time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Currency
- JPY
Long-weekend planner
Constitution Memorial Day falls on a Wednesday in 2026, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Japan, Constitution Memorial Day is on May 6, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Constitution Memorial Day falls on a Wednesday.
Yes. Constitution Memorial Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Japan.
Constitution Memorial Day was on May 6, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Constitution Memorial Day in Japan is on May 3, 2027.
Other public holidays in Japan 2026
- New Year's Day (元日)Jan 1
- Coming of Age Day (成人の日)Jan 12
- Foundation Day (建国記念の日)Feb 11
- The Emperor's Birthday (天皇誕生日)Feb 23
- Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日)Mar 20
- Shōwa Day (昭和の日)Apr 29
- Greenery Day (みどりの日)May 4
- Children's Day (こどもの日)May 5
- Marine Day (海の日)Jul 20
- Mountain Day (山の日)Aug 11
- Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日)Sep 21
- Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日)Sep 23
- Sports Day (スポーツの日)Oct 12
- Culture Day (文化の日)Nov 3
- Labour Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日)Nov 23
About these dates
The Constitution Memorial Day date for Japan 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www8.cao.go.jp/syukujitsu/