Japan public holidays 2040
In 2040, Japan has 18 public holidays – 11 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.
Public holidays Japan 2040
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2040 | Sunday | New Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country. |
| 01/02/2040 | Monday | New Year's Day (substitute day) |
| 01/09/2040 | Monday | Coming of Age Day |
| 02/11/2040 | Saturday | Foundation Day |
| 02/23/2040 | Thursday | Emperor's Birthday |
| 03/20/2040 | Tuesday | Spring Equinox Day |
| 04/29/2040 | Sunday | Showa Day |
| 04/30/2040 | Monday | Showa Day (substitute day) |
| 05/03/2040 | Thursday | Constitution Day |
| 05/04/2040 | Friday | Greenery Day |
| 05/05/2040 | Saturday | Children's Day |
| 07/16/2040 | Monday | Marine Day |
| 08/11/2040 | Saturday | Mountain Day |
| 09/17/2040 | Monday | Respect-for-the-Aged Day |
| 09/22/2040 | Saturday | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| 10/08/2040 | Monday | Sports Day |
| 11/03/2040 | Saturday | Culture Day |
| 11/23/2040 | Friday | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
Long weekends 2040: more days off with less leave
Make the most of your vacation days in Japan in 2040 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:
| Period | Holiday | Leave days | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23 – 02/26/2040 | Emperor's Birthday | 1 | 4 |
| 03/17 – 03/20/2040 | Spring Equinox Day | 1 | 4 |
| 04/28 – 05/06/2040 | Showa Day (substitute day) | 2 | 9 |
| 07/14 – 07/22/2040 | Marine Day | 4 | 9 |
| 09/15 – 09/23/2040 | Respect-for-the-Aged Day | 4 | 9 |
| 10/06 – 10/14/2040 | Sports Day | 4 | 9 |
| 11/17 – 11/25/2040 | Labor Thanksgiving Day | 4 | 9 |
Japan 2040 in numbers
- Public holidays
- 18
- on weekdays
- 11
- on weekends
- 7
- Weekday holidays 2039
- 15
- Working days (Japan)
- 250
Partial or optional days off
| 01/02/2040 | Monday | January 2nd |
| 01/03/2040 | Tuesday | January 3rd |
| 12/31/2040 | Monday | New Year's Eve |
Other observances 2040
| 11/15/2040 | Thursday | Seven-Five-Three Festival |
| 12/25/2040 | Tuesday | Christmas Day |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2040?
Japan has 18 public holidays in 2040. 11 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
What is the first public holiday of 2040 in Japan?
The first public holiday of 2040 in Japan is New Year's Day on Sunday, January 1, 2040.
When are the best long weekends in Japan in 2040?
We found 7 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is April 28, 2040 – May 6, 2040.
Are there more weekday holidays in 2040 than in 2039?
In 2040, 11 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 15 in 2039.