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Monday, October 12, 2026 Is a Japanese Holiday (Sports Day) — But Vietnam's Embassy Stays Open as Usual

Next Monday is a national holiday in Japan (Sports Day), so many offices close. But Vietnam's Embassy in Japan has confirmed it will stay open and work as usual that day.

Monday, October 12, 2026 Is a Japanese Holiday (Sports Day) — But Vietnam's Embassy Stays Open as Usual
  • Monday, October 12, 2026 is "Sports Day" — a Japanese national holiday that falls on the second Monday of October each year; government offices, banks, schools, and many companies in Japan will be closed.
  • Vietnam's Embassy in Japan has announced it will operate normally and process paperwork as usual on October 12, 2026.
  • Anyone planning consular procedures (passport renewal, notarization...) can still visit the embassy that day, but anything needing a Japanese government office or bank should be scheduled for another day.

What holiday is October 12

The second Monday of October each year is a Japanese national holiday called "Sports Day." In 2026, that falls on October 12.

It's a holiday established with the aim of encouraging sport and wishing for a healthy, energetic society.

Because it's a public holiday, government offices, banks, schools, and many companies will be closed that day.

Vietnam's Embassy stays open

However, the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan has announced it will operate normally on October 12 as well, handling paperwork as usual.

If you were planning to visit the embassy for consular procedures like passport renewal or notarization, you can still do so that day.

On the other hand, if you have something to do at a Japanese government office or bank, it's better to plan for a different day.

Words in this article

祝日しゅくじつ
national holiday
大使館たいしかん
embassy
通常通りつうじょうどおり
as usual
領事手続きりょうじてつづき
consular procedure
役所やくしょ
government office
更新こうしん
renewal, update

Notes

This article was checked on October 10, 2026.

The embassy's business hours and what it accepts can change, so check the official site before visiting.

Source: Đại sứ quán Việt Nam tại Nhật Bản (10 Oct 2026)