Japan public holidays 2028
In 2028, Japan has 16 public holidays – 14 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.
Public holidays Japan 2028
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2028 | Saturday | New Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country. |
| 01/10/2028 | Monday | Coming of Age Day |
| 02/11/2028 | Friday | Foundation Day |
| 02/23/2028 | Wednesday | Emperor's Birthday |
| 03/20/2028 | Monday | Spring Equinox Day |
| 04/29/2028 | Saturday | Showa Day |
| 05/03/2028 | Wednesday | Constitution Day |
| 05/04/2028 | Thursday | Greenery Day |
| 05/05/2028 | Friday | Children's Day |
| 07/17/2028 | Monday | Marine Day |
| 08/11/2028 | Friday | Mountain Day |
| 09/18/2028 | Monday | Respect-for-the-Aged Day |
| 09/22/2028 | Friday | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| 10/09/2028 | Monday | Sports Day |
| 11/03/2028 | Friday | Culture Day |
| 11/23/2028 | Thursday | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
Long weekends 2028: more days off with less leave
Make the most of your vacation days in Japan in 2028 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:
| Period | Holiday | Leave days | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08 – 01/16/2028 | Coming of Age Day | 4 | 9 |
| 02/05 – 02/13/2028 | Foundation Day | 4 | 9 |
| 02/19 – 02/23/2028 | Emperor's Birthday | 2 | 5 |
| 03/18 – 03/26/2028 | Spring Equinox Day | 4 | 9 |
| 04/29 – 05/07/2028 | Constitution Day | 2 | 9 |
| 07/15 – 07/23/2028 | Marine Day | 4 | 9 |
| 08/05 – 08/13/2028 | Mountain Day | 4 | 9 |
| 09/16 – 09/24/2028 | Respect-for-the-Aged Day | 3 | 9 |
| 10/07 – 10/15/2028 | Sports Day | 4 | 9 |
| 10/28 – 11/05/2028 | Culture Day | 4 | 9 |
| 11/23 – 11/26/2028 | Labor Thanksgiving Day | 1 | 4 |
Japan 2028 in numbers
- Public holidays
- 16
- on weekdays
- 14
- on weekends
- 2
- Weekday holidays 2027
- 16
- Working days (Japan)
- 246
Partial or optional days off
| 01/02/2028 | Sunday | January 2nd |
| 01/03/2028 | Monday | January 3rd |
| 12/31/2028 | Sunday | New Year's Eve |
Other observances 2028
| 11/15/2028 | Wednesday | Seven-Five-Three Festival |
| 12/25/2028 | Monday | Christmas Day |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2028?
Japan has 16 public holidays in 2028. 14 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
What is the first public holiday of 2028 in Japan?
The first public holiday of 2028 in Japan is New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, 2028.
When are the best long weekends in Japan in 2028?
We found 11 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is April 29, 2028 – May 7, 2028.
Are there more weekday holidays in 2028 than in 2027?
In 2028, 14 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 16 in 2027.