Golden Week 2026 Quick Facts
- First listed date: Jan 6 (2026-01-06) in Uruguay
- Countries listed: 11
- Also known as: Japan Golden Week, Showa Day, Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day
Date Notes
The Golden Week window is usually anchored by Showa Day on April 29, Constitution Memorial Day on May 3, Greenery Day on May 4, and Children's Day on May 5.
What It Means
Many people use annual leave between the public holidays to create one of Japan's busiest domestic travel periods.
Planning Impact
Book transport and accommodation early, and expect crowds at major stations, airports, attractions, and resort areas.
Golden Week 2026 Dates by Country
| Date | Day | Country | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6 (2026-01-06) | Tue | Uruguay | Children's Day | Public |
| Apr 3 (2026-04-03) | Fri | Taiwan | Children's Day (observed) | Public |
| Apr 4 (2026-04-04) | Sat | Taiwan | Children's Day | Public |
| Apr 23 (2026-04-23) | Thu | Turkey | National Sovereignty and Children's Day | Public Holiday |
| Apr 29 (2026-04-29) | Wed | Japan | Showa Day | Public Holiday |
| May 3 (2026-05-03) | Sun | Japan | Constitution Memorial Day | Public Holiday |
| May 4 (2026-05-04) | Mon | Japan | Greenery Day | Public Holiday |
| May 5 (2026-05-05) | Tue | Japan | Children's Day | Public Holiday |
| May 5 (2026-05-05) | Tue | South Korea | Children's Day | Public Holiday |
| May 27 (2026-05-27) | Wed | Nigeria | Children's Day | Public Holiday |
| Jun 1 (2026-06-01) | Mon | Romania | Children's Day | Public |
| Jul 19 (2026-07-19) | Sun | Venezuela | Children's Day | Public |
| Jul 24 (2026-07-24) | Fri | Vanuatu | Children's Day | Public |
| Aug 3 (2026-08-03) | Mon | Tuvalu | National Children's Day | Public |
| Oct 1 (2026-10-01) | Thu | El Salvador | Children's Day | Public |