ChinavsJapan
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
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Days you're both off
5
Only China
15
Only Japan
What the numbers say
In 2026, China has 6 nationwide public holidays and Japan has 16, so Japan gets 10 more days off. They line up on 1 date, including 元旦.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: China has 6 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 16 for Japan (0 on a weekend).
For short breaks, China offers 3 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Japan offers 8 and 4. Japan has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in China and May in Japan.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only China
Japan is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Japan
China is working these days.