What's open on The Emperor's Birthday 2026 in Japan?

The Emperor's Birthday 2026 falls on 23 February 2026.

The Emperor's Birthday on 23 February opens the palace grounds to the public. Banks and offices close; shops and convenience stores stay open.

Chain opening hours

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
W2 Welcia 24h Pharmacy (ウエルシア)24/7 Duty 24時間営業店舗は国民の祝日も年中無休で営業 Editorial	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 welcia-yakkyoku.co.jp
E2 ENEOS 24/7 (エネオス)24/7 Duty セルフSSおよび幹線道路店舗は祝日も24時間給油可能 Editorial	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 eneos.co.jp
EH Emergency Health Guidance #7119 (救急安心センター)24/7 Duty #7119にて祝日の当番医・救急医療機関の案内を24時間受付 Editorial#7119	Urgent Care & Clinics	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 fdma.go.jp
7 7-Eleven Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 7-eleven.co.jp
F FamilyMart Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 family.co.jp
L Lawson Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 lawson.co.jp
M Ministop Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 ministop.co.jp
DY Daily Yamazaki Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 daily-yamazaki.jp
S Seicomart Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 seicomart.co.jp
IY Ito Yokado Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 itoyokado.co.jp
A AEON Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 aeonretail.jp
L Life Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 lifecorp.jp
S Seiyu Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 seiyu.co.jp
M Maruetsu Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 maruetsu.co.jp
OS OK Store Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 ok-corporation.jp
Y Yaoko Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 yaoko-net.com
S Summit Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 summitstore.co.jp
GS Gyomu Super Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 gyomusuper.jp
B Beisia Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 beisia.co.jp
Y York-Benimaru Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 yorkbenimaru.co.jp
D Daiei Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 daiei.co.jp
T Trial Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 trial-net.co.jp
DQ Don Quijote Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 donki.com
MJ McDonald's Japan (マクドナルド) 24時間店舗およびドライブスルーは国民の祝日も通常通り営業 Editorial	Restaurants & Cafes	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 mcdonalds.co.jp
JP Japan Post (日本郵便 ゆうゆう窓口) 通常窓口は休業ですが主要郵便局の「ゆうゆう窓口」は祝日も営業 Editorial	Post & Parcel Lockers	Reduced hours	08:00–19:00	2026-04-20 post.japanpost.jp
MB MUFG Bank & ATMs (三菱UFJ銀行) 窓口は祝日休業ですがコンビニATMおよび店舗ATMコーナーは祝日稼働 Editorial	Banks & ATMs	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-04-20 bk.mufg.jp
JE JR East & Metro (JR東日本・東京メトロ) 国民の祝日は「休日ダイヤ」にて運行されます Editorial	Public Transit & Transport	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-04-20 jreast.co.jp