Japan public holidays 2029
In 2029, Japan has 19 public holidays – 13 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.
Public holidays Japan 2029
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2029 | Monday | New Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country. |
| 01/08/2029 | Monday | Coming of Age Day |
| 02/11/2029 | Sunday | Foundation Day |
| 02/12/2029 | Monday | Foundation Day (substitute day) |
| 02/23/2029 | Friday | Emperor's Birthday |
| 03/20/2029 | Tuesday | Spring Equinox Day |
| 04/29/2029 | Sunday | Showa Day |
| 04/30/2029 | Monday | Showa Day (substitute day) |
| 05/03/2029 | Thursday | Constitution Day |
| 05/04/2029 | Friday | Greenery Day |
| 05/05/2029 | Saturday | Children's Day |
| 07/16/2029 | Monday | Marine Day |
| 08/11/2029 | Saturday | Mountain Day |
| 09/17/2029 | Monday | Respect-for-the-Aged Day |
| 09/23/2029 | Sunday | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| 09/24/2029 | Monday | Autumnal Equinox Day (substitute day) |
| 10/08/2029 | Monday | Sports Day |
| 11/03/2029 | Saturday | Culture Day |
| 11/23/2029 | Friday | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
Long weekends 2029: more days off with less leave
Make the most of your vacation days in Japan in 2029 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:
| Period | Holiday | Leave days | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10 – 02/18/2029 | Foundation Day (substitute day) | 4 | 9 |
| 02/17 – 02/25/2029 | Emperor's Birthday | 4 | 9 |
| 03/17 – 03/20/2029 | Spring Equinox Day | 1 | 4 |
| 04/28 – 05/06/2029 | Showa Day (substitute day) | 2 | 9 |
| 07/14 – 07/22/2029 | Marine Day | 4 | 9 |
| 09/15 – 09/24/2029 | Respect-for-the-Aged Day | 4 | 10 |
| 10/06 – 10/14/2029 | Sports Day | 4 | 9 |
| 11/17 – 11/25/2029 | Labor Thanksgiving Day | 4 | 9 |
Japan 2029 in numbers
- Public holidays
- 19
- on weekdays
- 13
- on weekends
- 6
- Weekday holidays 2028
- 14
- Working days (Japan)
- 248
Partial or optional days off
| 01/02/2029 | Tuesday | January 2nd |
| 01/03/2029 | Wednesday | January 3rd |
| 12/31/2029 | Monday | New Year's Eve |
Other observances 2029
| 11/15/2029 | Thursday | Seven-Five-Three Festival |
| 12/25/2029 | Tuesday | Christmas Day |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2029?
Japan has 19 public holidays in 2029. 13 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
What is the first public holiday of 2029 in Japan?
The first public holiday of 2029 in Japan is New Year's Day on Monday, January 1, 2029.
When are the best long weekends in Japan in 2029?
We found 8 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is April 28, 2029 – May 6, 2029.
Are there more weekday holidays in 2029 than in 2028?
In 2029, 13 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 14 in 2028.