How families are celebrating Hinamatsuri in 2026

Will you be celebrating Hinamatsuri this year? The most popular way for families to celebrate in 2026 according to a recent study is decorating Hina dolls, with 46.4% of families planning to display them. For many households, it seems like setting up the display is a much-loved annual event that also helps to mark the arrival of spring.

Hina dolls on display at a local temple

Enjoying cakes and sweets ranked second at 43.3%, even surpassing traditional Hinamatsuri dishes, which were selected by 25.5% of respondents. The results showed that families are opting for festive treats that are easy to prepare and enjoyable for children, and I think most of us with kids would probably agree that sweets and cakes will always get the thumbs up!