Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) 2026 took place on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (a Tuesday). See Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) 2027 โ
When is Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) 2026?
Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) 2026 is on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. It falls on a Tuesday.
How many days until Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) 2026?
Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) 2026 took place on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 83 days ago.
- Date
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Day of week
- Tuesday
- Type
- Traditional Festivals
- Duration
- 1 day
Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) on May 5 is a Japanese national holiday celebrating the happiness and healthy growth of children, famous for the giant carp streamers (koinobori) that swim in the spring wind and for closing out Golden Week.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) guide.