One Piece Manga Release Schedule (2026) – Next Chapter & Break Calendar
The One Piece manga is published in Shueisha’s magazine Weekly Shonen Jump, following a weekly release schedule. While official digital chapters launch on Mondays in Japan, international readers can read them on official platforms like Manga Plus every Sunday.
The publication isn’t completely uninterrupted. Alongside regular magazine breaks, the series pauses frequently due to Eiichiro Oda’s health and rest periods, typically following a strict pattern of 2–3 chapters followed by a scheduled break.
One Piece Manga Break This Week (August 2026)
Here is the official weekly status and schedule breakdown for this month:
| Date (August 2026) | Chapter | Is it on Break? |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | — | YES (Oda Break) |
| August 10, 2026 | Chapter 1190 | No Break (Upcoming) |
| August 17, 2026 | — | YES (WSJ Break) |
| August 24, 2026 | Chapter 1191 | No Break (Upcoming) |
| August 31, 2026 | Chapter 1192 | No Break (Upcoming) |
As shown above, the only scheduled One Piece manga breaks this month are on August 3 and August 17, 2026.
One Piece Manga Schedule 2026: Complete Chapter List
Below is the comprehensive One Piece manga schedule for 2026. This table tracks all official release dates, chapter numbers, and confirmed break weeks throughout the year:
| Release Date | Chapter | Status | WSJ Issue |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 | 1170. Contrary | Published | 6–7 |
| January 12, 2026 | — | WSJ Break | — |
| January 19, 2026 | 1171. Ragnir | Published | 8 |
| January 26, 2026 | — | Oda Break | 9 |
| February 2, 2026 | 1172. The Elbaph I Dreamed Of | Published | 10 |
| February 9, 2026 | 1173. Warrior Generation | Published | 11 |
| February 16, 2026 | 1174. The Strongest Thing in the World | Published | 12 |
| February 23, 2026 | — | Oda Break | 13 |
| March 2, 2026 | 1175. Nidhöggr | Published | 14 |
| March 9, 2026 | 1176. With Pride | Published | 15 |
| March 16, 2026 | — | Oda Break | 16 |
| March 23, 2026 | 1177. Furious | Published | 17 |
| March 30, 2026 | 1178. Waking From a Nightmare | Published | 18 |
| April 6, 2026 | 1179. Nerona Imu Descends | Published | 19 |
| April 13, 2026 | — | Oda Break | 20 |
| April 20, 2026 | 1180. Omen | Published | 21 |
| April 27, 2026 | 1181. God and Devil | Published | 22–23 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | WSJ Break | — |
| May 11, 2026 | 1182. Zaza | Published | 24 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | Oda Break | 25 |
| May 25, 2026 | 1183. Good Morningyo | Published | 26 |
| June 1, 2026 | 1184. We’re All Bones When We Die | Published | 27 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | Oda Break | 28 |
| June 15, 2026 | 1185. Mindja Own Beeswax | Published | 29 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | Oda Break | 30 |
| June 29, 2026 | 1186. One More Time | Published | 31 |
| July 6, 2026 | 1187. The Root of the Problem | Published | 32 |
| July 13, 2026 | 1188. Bohu | Published | 33 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | Oda Break | 34 |
| July 27, 2026 | 1189. King of the World | Published | 35 |
| August 3, 2026 | — | Oda Break | 36 |
| August 10, 2026 | 1190 | Upcoming | 37–38 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | WSJ Break | — |
| August 24, 2026 | 1191 | Upcoming | 39 |
| August 31, 2026 | 1192 | Upcoming | 40 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | Oda Break | 41 |
| September 14, 2026 | 1193 | Upcoming | 42 |
| September 21, 2026 | 1194 | Upcoming | 43 |
| September 28, 2026 | 1195 | Upcoming | 44 |
| October 5, 2026 | — | Oda Break | 45 |
| October 12, 2026 | 1196 | Upcoming | 46 |
| October 19, 2026 | 1197 | Upcoming | 47 |
| October 26, 2026 | 1198 | Upcoming | 48 |
| November 2, 2026 | — | Oda Break | 49 |
| November 9, 2026 | 1199 | Upcoming | 50 |
| November 16, 2026 | 1200 | Upcoming | 51 |
| November 23, 2026 | 1201 | Upcoming | 52 |
| November 30, 2026 | — | Oda Break | 1 |
| December 7, 2026 | 1202 | Upcoming | 2 |
| December 14, 2026 | 1203 | Upcoming | 3 |
| December 21, 2026 | 1204 | Upcoming | 4–5 |
| December 28, 2026 | — | WSJ Break | — |
Why Does One Piece Take So Many Breaks?
If you closely follow the release pattern, you will notice two distinct reasons why a new chapter might not release on a specific Sunday:
Eiichiro Oda Breaks (Oda Breaks)
An Oda Break occurs when the author, Eiichiro Oda, takes a planned personal break. Since 2023, he officially transitioned to a healthier schedule, working for three consecutive weeks and taking the fourth week off to maintain both his health and the manga’s top-tier quality.
Weekly Shonen Jump Magazine Breaks
A WSJ Break happens when the entire Shonen Jump magazine pauses publication due to major Japanese national holidays. These holidays occur at fixed points every year:
- New Year: Early January (Double Issue)
- Golden Week: Late April / Early May (Double Issue)
- Obon Festival: Mid-August (Double Issue)
- Emperor’s Birthday / Christmas: Late December (Double Issue)
How Many Total Chapters Will One Piece Release in 2026?
According to the official 2026 publication calendar, here is the breakdown of the One Piece content distribution for this year:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Chapters Released | 36 Chapters |
| Oda Personal Breaks | 12 Weeks |
| Magazine Holidays (WSJ) | 4 Weeks |
| Average Chapters Per Month | 3 Chapters |
This balanced schedule guarantees around 36 brand-new chapters a year, ensuring the final saga of One Piece maintains its incredible narrative pacing while keeping its creator healthy.