Children's Day is a public holiday in Japan, known locally as こどもの日.
In 2026 it falls on Tuesday 5 May; in 2027 on Wednesday 5 May.
The date is fixed, so only the weekday changes from year to year.
5 other countries in our calendar also have Children's Day as a public holiday.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 May | Monday long weekend | |
| 2026 | 5 May | Tuesday | |
| 2027 | 5 May | Wednesday | |
| 2028 | 5 May | Friday long weekend |