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No Morning Edition on Monday, May 11


今月の新聞休刊日


All newspaper deliveries, including daily sports, will be suspended on the day of the event.

Closed: Tuesday, Monday, May 11 (morning editions)


Except for the holiday on January 2, only the morning edition will be closed.

This schedule is subject to change due to national elections and other factors.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.


What is a newspaper holiday?

The Japan Newspaper Publishers' Association has designated a day off for newspaper production and for newspaper dealers to take a day off from newspaper publication for the purpose of relaxation and vacation.

Dates of suspension of publication in 2026

Friday, 2nd January: Evening edition also suspended

Monday, 9 February

Monday, 16 March

Monday, 13 April

Monday, 11 May

Monday, 15 June

Monday, 13 July

Wednesday, 12 August

Monday, 14 September

Tuesday, 13 October

Monday, 9 November

Monday, 14 December

Print Holidays

You can print a list of publication holidays as a PDF here.

The list of publication holidays for 2026 is available here.


For the latest news on the days when the newspaper is closed, visit Asahi Shimbun Digital!


The latest news and original features are available on Asahi Shimbun Digital from your cell phone, smartphone, or computer.

Free membership plans are also available.


The Asahi Shimbun Digital “Paper Viewer” provides a one-page “Closed Day Extra” (no delivery).

To use this service, you need to apply for the “Paper Viewer Course” for Asahi Shimbun subscribers or the Asahi Shimbun Digital “Double Course” or “Premium Course”. Please apply from the following site.

・Asahi Shimbun Digital

・Click here to register


Suspension of Evening Newspaper

The evening edition will be closed on Sundays, national holidays, substitute holidays, and during the year-end and New Year holidays.

The year-end and New Year holidays will be announced in the Notice to Subscribers in December each year.


be (published every Saturday) ceased publication.

"be" appears in the Sunday morning edition, and the weekly TV guide will be published in the Saturday morning edition starting on the 4th.


Please click here for more details.

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