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