Tanabata 2026
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Tanabata 2026 took place on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (a Tuesday). See Tanabata 2027 โ
When is Tanabata 2026?
Tanabata 2026 is on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. It falls on a Tuesday.
How many days until Tanabata 2026?
Tanabata 2026 took place on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 20 days ago.
- Date
- Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- Day of week
- Tuesday
- Type
- Traditional Festivals
- Duration
- 1 day
Tanabata, Japan's 'Star Festival', is celebrated on July 7. Rooted in the legend of two star-crossed lovers who meet once a year across the Milky Way, it is a summer day when people write wishes on colourful paper strips and hang them on bamboo branches.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Tanabata guide.