Hanami (Cherry Blossom Season) 2026
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Hanami (Cherry Blossom Season) 2026 fell on Saturday, March 28, 2026 (a Saturday). See Hanami (Cherry Blossom Season) 2027 โ
When is Hanami (Cherry Blossom Season) 2026?
Hanami (Cherry Blossom Season) 2026 fell on Saturday, March 28, 2026. It was a Saturday.
How many days until Hanami (Cherry Blossom Season) 2026?
As of October 17, 2026, it has been 203 days since Hanami (Cherry Blossom Season) 2026, which fell on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
- Date
- Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Day of week
- Saturday
- Type
- Traditional Festivals
- Duration
- 5 days
Other holidays in March 2026
St. David's Day ยท Mar 1Hinamatsuri (Doll/Girls' Festival) ยท Mar 3Purim ยท Mar 3Holi ยท Mar 4International Women's Day ยท Mar 8Pi Day ยท Mar 14Academy Awards (Oscars) ยท Mar 15Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power) ยท Mar 16St. Patrick's Day ยท Mar 17Ugadi / Gudi Padwa (Hindu New Year) ยท Mar 19International Day of Happiness ยท Mar 20Spring (Vernal) Equinox ยท Mar 20World Water Day ยท Mar 22Ram Navami ยท Mar 26Earth Hour ยท Mar 28All holidays in March โ
Hanami โ literally "flower viewing" โ is Japan's beloved cherry blossom season, when friends, families and colleagues gather for picnics beneath clouds of pink sakura, typically reaching peak bloom in Tokyo in late March.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Hanami (Cherry Blossom Season) guide.