When do 2026 JET Participants depart for Japan?

April Arrivals (Early Placement) will depart on Saturday, April 11, 2026 and arrive to Japan on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

“Group A” for Main Arrivals (Summer Departures): Departing Saturday, July 25, 2026 // Arriving to Japan Sunday, July 26, 2026
“Group B” for Main Arrivals (Summer Departures): Departing Saturday, August 1, 2026 // Arriving to Japan Sunday, August 2, 2026
Late Arrivals: After August 2nd, 2026*

*Exact date will be determined later. This date(s) are reserved for alternate participants who are upgraded during the 2026 JET Program.