Vernal Equinox Day has already passed this year.
Friday, March 20, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, March 20, 2026
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 12
- Day of year
- 79
- Local time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Currency
- JPY
Long-weekend planner
Vernal Equinox Day falls on a Friday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Japan, Vernal Equinox Day is on March 20, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Vernal Equinox Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. Vernal Equinox Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Japan.
Vernal Equinox Day was on March 20, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Vernal Equinox Day in Japan is on March 21, 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
- 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
- Constitution Memorial Day (憲法記念日)May 6
- 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 Vernal Equinox 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/