Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) 2026

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) 2026 fell on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (a Tuesday). See Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) 2027 →

When is Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) 2026?

Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) 2026 fell on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. It was a Tuesday.

How many days until Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) 2026?

As of October 16, 2026, it has been 164 days since Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) 2026, which fell on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Day of week: Tuesday
Type: Traditional Festivals
Duration: 1 day

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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 — history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs — see the Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) guide.

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