Autumn Equinox in Japan
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 ยท Asia/Tokyo ยท Public holiday
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When is Autumn Equinox in Japan in 2026?
Autumn Equinox in Japan is on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (Asia/Tokyo). Thatโs 58 days ยท about 8 weeks ยท about 2 months. It falls on a Wednesday.
Is Autumn Equinox a public holiday in Japan?
Yes โ Autumn Equinox is a public holiday in Japan.
How Japan celebrates
Japan observes Shubun no Hi (Autumnal Equinox Day) as a national holiday during the Buddhist higan week: families visit and clean ancestral graves, offer flowers, and gather for seasonal meals.
What people eat
Ohagi sweet rice balls with adzuki paste, seasonal dishes featuring chestnuts, matsutake mushrooms and new-harvest rice.