What You’ll Learn in This Article
- Forecasts for the busiest and least crowded days at USJ in September 2026
- Crowd trends after Halloween Horror Nights begins and during Silver Week
- Expected opening times and the best times to arrive for a smoother visit
USJ September 2026 Crowd Forecast
USJ crowd forecast for September 2026
Halloween Horror Nights is expected to begin on a Friday in the first half of September. Based on park hours, a JCB private event is expected on September 10, with the event likely opening on September 11.
September is generally less crowded than October, but attendance increases from late afternoon onward.
From September 1, ticket prices may be raised from the initially announced admission price as sales increase.
Buying early may help you get a lower price.
The information shown here reflects the initial announcement. Check the latest price using the button below.
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| Visit Date | Crowd Forecast |
Park Hours |
Opening Forecast |
Adult Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1 (Tue) |
Low | 9:00-20:00 | 8:30-9:00 | $52.50 |
| September 2 (Wed) |
Low | 9:00-20:00 | 8:30-9:00 | – |
| September 3 (Thu) |
Low | 9:00-20:00 | 8:30-9:00 | – |
| September 4 (Fri) |
Low | 8:30-21:30 | 8:15-8:30 | – |
| September 5 (Sat) |
Moderate | 8:00-22:00 | 7:30-8:00 | – |
| September 6 (Sun) |
Moderate | 8:30-21:30 | 8:00-8:30 | – |
| September 7 (Mon) |
Low | 9:00-21:00 | 8:30-9:00 | – |
| September 8 (Tue) |
Low | 8:30-21:30 | 8:00-8:30 | – |
| September 9 (Wed) |
Moderate | 9:00-19:00 | 8:30-9:00 | – |
| September 10 (Thu) |
Moderate | 8:30-18:30 | 8:00-8:30 | – |
| September 11 (Fri) |
Moderate | 8:30-21:30 | 7:30-8:00 | – |
| September 12 (Sat) |
Moderate | 8:30-21:30 | 7:30-8:00 | – |
| September 13 (Sun) |
Moderate | 8:30-21:30 | 7:30-8:00 | – |
| September 14 (Mon) |
Moderate | 8:30-21:30 | 8:00-8:30 | – |
| September 15 (Tue) |
Moderate | 8:00-22:00 | 7:30-8:00 | – |
| September 16 (Wed) |
Moderate | 8:00-22:00 | 7:30-8:00 | – |
| September 17 (Thu) |
Moderate | 8:00-22:00 | 7:30-8:00 | – |
| September 18 (Fri) |
Moderate | 8:00-22:00 | 7:15-7:45 | – |
| September 19 (Sat) |
Very Crowded | 8:30-21:30 | 7:15-7:45 | – |
| September 20 (Sun) |
Very Crowded | 8:00-22:00 | 7:15-7:45 | – |
| September 21 (Mon) |
Very Crowded | 9:00-21:30 | 7:30-8:00 | – |
| September 22 (Tue) |
Crowd | 9:00-21:30 | 7:30-8:00 | – |
| September 23 (Wed) |
Crowd | 9:00-21:30 | 7:45-8:30 | – |
| September 24 (Thu) |
Moderate | 9:00-21:30 | 8:30-9:00 | – |
| September 25 (Fri) |
Moderate | 9:00-21:00 | 8:30-9:00 | – |
| September 26 (Sat) |
Moderate | 9:00-21:30 | 8:15-8:45 | – |
| September 27 (Sun) |
Moderate | 9:00-21:30 | 8:15-8:45 | – |
| September 28 (Mon) |
Moderate | 9:00-21:30 | 8:30-9:00 | – |
| September 29 (Tue) |
Moderate | 8:00-22:00 | 7:30-8:00 | – |
| September 30 (Wed) |
Crowd | 8:00-22:00 | 7:30-8:00 | – |
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Why Are These Days Crowded?
We often receive questions about why dates forecast as crowded, very crowded, or extremely crowded are expected to draw so many visitors.
Here are some common reasons for heavy crowds.
Annual Pass blackout dates can be crowded.
Because annual passes with no blackout dates are expensive, more junior-high, high-school, and university students now use the Annual Pass Light.
As a result, the day before, the day after, and two days after an Annual Pass Light blackout date tend to be crowded.
However, because admission prices on blackout dates have recently become expensive, the blackout dates themselves may sometimes be less crowded.
• A date when the Standard Annual Pass, one of the two annual-pass types, cannot be used for admission
• Dates expected to be crowded are designated as blackout dates
Crowded Days: Substitute School Holidays
Elementary-school sports days and class observation days are often held on Saturdays, making the following Monday a substitute holiday.
Many families from Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto visit on these substitute-holiday Mondays.
Crowded Days: Spring and Winter Breaks
During spring break, many recent graduates visit on graduation trips, along with many families.
Winter break also brings large numbers of visitors.
Note: Summer break is often not extremely crowded because of the intense heat and the availability of events outside USJ.
Crowded Days: 2026 Public Holidays in China of Three Days or More
Spring Festival, Lunar New Year: February 15–23, 2026, nine-day holiday
Qingming Festival: April 4–6, 2026, three-day holiday
Labor Day: May 1–5, 2026, five-day holiday
Dragon Boat Festival: June 19–21, 2026, three-day holiday
Mid-Autumn Festival: September 25–27, 2026, three-day holiday
National Day: October 1–7, seven-day holiday
Crowded Days: 2026 Public Holidays in Taiwan of Three Days or More
Lunar New Year: February 14–22, 2026, nine days
Peace Memorial Day: February 27–March 1, 2026, three days
Qingming Festival: April 3–6, 2026, four-day holiday
Labor Day, May Day: May 1–3, 2026, three-day holiday
Dragon Boat Festival: June 19–21, 2026, three-day holiday
Mid-Autumn Festival: September 25–28, 2026, four-day holiday
National Day: October 9–11, 2026, three-day holiday
Retrocession Day: October 24–26, 2026, three-day holiday
Constitution Day: December 25–27, 2026, three-day holiday
Summer break lasts for two months, from July through the end of August.
Note: Some holiday dates change each year because they follow the lunar calendar.
Crowded Days: 2026 Public Holidays and Long Weekends in South Korea
Lunar New Year, Seollal: February 16–18, 2026, three-day holiday
March First Movement Day: March 1–2, 2026, two-day holiday
Children’s Day: May 5, 2026, not a long weekend
Memorial Day: June 6, 2026, not a long weekend
Liberation Day: August 15–17, 2026, three-day holiday
Chuseok: September 24–27, 2026, three-day holiday
National Foundation Day and Hangeul Day: October 9, 2026, not a long weekend
Christmas Day: December 25, 2026, not a long weekend
USJ Attendance
USJ has not disclosed attendance figures since its management changed.
According to the annual report by the Themed Entertainment Association, or TEA:
2024: 16 million visitors, third worldwide and first in Japan
2023: 16 million visitors, third worldwide and first in Japan
2022: 12.35 million visitors, third worldwide and first in Japan
2021: 5.5 million visitors
2020: 4.9 million visitors
2019: 14.5 million visitors
The report lists these figures. In 2024 and 2023, average daily attendance was approximately 44,000.
Because the busiest days draw about 80,000 visitors, quieter days are estimated to attract around 20,000 to 30,000 visitors.
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Exchange rate used: US$1 = ¥160.
