Festivals in Japan in October 2026
Japanese festivals keep their dates from year to year rather than their weekday, so many fall midweek. These are the ones in October 2026, by the day they start.
Confirmed dates
- 9 to 10 October 2026 Takayama Matsuri · Gifu
- 10 October 2026 Kounosu Fireworks · Saitama
- 14 to 15 October 2026 Nada Kenka Matsuri · Hyogo
- 22 October 2026 Jidai Matsuri · Kyoto
Dates checked against official sources, most recently on 3 September 2026.