RYUKA & PARTNERS > Firm Overview > Japan Patent Office Holidays in 2026

The Japanese Patent Office and our firm will be closed on:

January 1-4, 2026New Year’s Holiday
January 12, 2026Coming of Age Day
February 11, 2026National Foundation Day
February 23, 2026The Emperor’s Birthday
March 20, 2026Vernal Equinox
April 29, 2026Showa Day
May 2-6, 2026Golden Week
July 20, 2026Marine Day
August 11, 2026Mountain Day
September 21-23, 2026Respect for the Aged Day and Autumnal Equinox Day
October 12, 2026Health and Sports Day
November 3, 2026Culture Day
November 23, 2026Labor Thanksgiving Day
December 29-31, 2026New Year’s Holiday

Your inquiries/instructions received on a holiday will be processed on the next working day.