Working Days in September 2026 Japan
19
Japan has 19 working days and 11 non-working days in September 2026.
September 2026 has 30 calendar days: 8 weekend days and 3 public holiday days on weekdays. That leaves 19 working days in Japan.
The full 2026 has 244 working days in Japan: from 18 in May to 23 in December. September sits between the two with 19.
Working days
19 days
Non-working days
11 days
Weekend days
8 days
Public holiday days
3 days
Make-up workdays
0 days
Public holidays in September 2026 in Japan
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | Monday | Respect for the Aged DayThird Monday of September.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 22, 2026 | Tuesday | Citizens' Holiday (Silver Week bridge)A working day sandwiched between two holidays becomes a holiday — this creates Silver Week.Bridge holiday | Bridge holiday |
| September 23, 2026 | Wednesday | Autumnal Equinox DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
Working days by month · 2026
| Month | Working days | Days | Weekend days | Holidays on weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 31 | 9 | 2 |
| February | 18 | 28 | 8 | 2 |
| March | 21 | 31 | 9 | 1 |
| April | 21 | 30 | 8 | 1 |
| May | 18 | 31 | 10 | 3 |
| June | 22 | 30 | 8 | 0 |
| July | 22 | 31 | 8 | 1 |
| August | 20 | 31 | 10 | 1 |
| September | 19 | 30 | 8 | 3 |
| October | 21 | 31 | 9 | 1 |
| November | 19 | 30 | 9 | 2 |
| December | 23 | 31 | 8 | 0 |
| Year total | 244 | 365 | 104 | 17 |
Last updated: 2026-07-09 · Dates officially confirmed
Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Japan in September 2026?+
Japan has 19 working days in September 2026: 30 calendar days minus 8 weekend days and 3 public holidays on weekdays.
How many non-working days are there in Japan in September 2026?+
11 days: 8 weekend days plus 3 weekday public holidays.
Which public holidays fall in Japan in September 2026?+
They are Respect for the Aged Day (Sep 21), Citizens' Holiday (Silver Week bridge) (Sep 22) and Autumnal Equinox Day (Sep 23).
Are there make-up workdays in Japan in September 2026?+
No. Japan does not operate a weekend make-up workday system, so every Saturday and Sunday is off.
How does September compare with the rest of 2026 in Japan?+
The year totals 244 working days, from 18 in May to 23 in December; September sits in between with 19.
