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Japan / 2028

Next public holiday

Jan 1
(in 449 days)

New Year's Day

Upcoming breaks

  1. Jan 8, 2028, Sat – Jan 10, 2028, Mon 3 days off
  2. Feb 11, 2028, Fri – Feb 13, 2028, Sun 3 days off
  3. Feb 19, 2028, Sat – Feb 23, 2028, Wed 2 vacation days → 5 days off
  4. Feb 23, 2028, Wed – Feb 27, 2028, Sun 2 vacation days → 5 days off
  5. Apr 29, 2028, Sat – May 7, 2028, Sun 2 vacation days → 9 days off
  6. Jul 15, 2028, Sat – Jul 17, 2028, Mon 3 days off
  7. Aug 11, 2028, Fri – Aug 13, 2028, Sun 3 days off
  8. Sep 16, 2028, Sat – Sep 18, 2028, Mon 3 days off
  9. Oct 7, 2028, Sat – Oct 9, 2028, Mon 3 days off
  10. Nov 3, 2028, Fri – Nov 5, 2028, Sun 3 days off
  11. Nov 23, 2028, Thu – Nov 26, 2028, Sun 1 vacation day → 4 days off

2028

14Public holidays
11Upcoming breaks

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January 2028

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New Year's DayJan 1, 2028, SatComing of Age DayJan 10, 2028, Mon

February 2028

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Foundation DayFeb 11, 2028, FriRecommended vacationFeb 21, 2028, MonRecommended vacationFeb 22, 2028, TueThe Emperor's BirthdayFeb 23, 2028, WedRecommended vacationFeb 24, 2028, ThuRecommended vacationFeb 25, 2028, Fri

March 2028

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April 2028

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Shōwa DayApr 29, 2028, SatConstitution Memorial DayMay 3, 2028, WedGreenery DayMay 4, 2028, ThuChildren's DayMay 5, 2028, Fri

May 2028

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Recommended vacationMay 1, 2028, MonRecommended vacationMay 2, 2028, TueConstitution Memorial DayMay 3, 2028, WedGreenery DayMay 4, 2028, ThuChildren's DayMay 5, 2028, Fri

June 2028

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July 2028

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Marine DayJul 17, 2028, Mon

August 2028

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Mountain DayAug 11, 2028, Fri

September 2028

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Respect for the Aged DaySep 18, 2028, Mon

October 2028

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Sports DayOct 9, 2028, MonCulture DayNov 3, 2028, Fri

November 2028

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Culture DayNov 3, 2028, FriLabour Thanksgiving DayNov 23, 2028, ThuRecommended vacationNov 24, 2028, Fri

December 2028

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Japan · Long weekends & public holidays 2028

National holidays and a standard workweek; regional dates and employer-specific days off may differ.

Partial calendar: only confirmed dates or statutory rules are shown. Unannounced holidays and workday swaps are not included.

Public holidays

  • New Year's Day
  • Coming of Age Day
  • Foundation Day
  • The Emperor's Birthday
  • Shōwa Day
  • Constitution Memorial Day
  • Greenery Day
  • Children's Day
  • Marine Day
  • Mountain Day
  • Respect for the Aged Day
  • Sports Day
  • Culture Day
  • Labour Thanksgiving Day

Opportunities

  1. Apr 29, 2028, Sat – May 7, 2028, Sun

    Vacation days required: 2 · Consecutive days off: 9

    Take these days off: May 1, 2028, Mon, May 2, 2028, Tue

  2. Nov 23, 2028, Thu – Nov 26, 2028, Sun

    Vacation days required: 1 · Consecutive days off: 4

    Take these days off: Nov 24, 2028, Fri

    Rest now. Burnout can wait.

  3. Feb 19, 2028, Sat – Feb 23, 2028, Wed

    Vacation days required: 2 · Consecutive days off: 5

    Take these days off: Feb 21, 2028, Mon, Feb 22, 2028, Tue

  4. Feb 23, 2028, Wed – Feb 27, 2028, Sun

    Vacation days required: 2 · Consecutive days off: 5

    Take these days off: Feb 24, 2028, Thu, Feb 25, 2028, Fri