Japan has 11 potential long weekends in 2004, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 5 natural 3-day weekends and 6 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
元日
Jan 1, 2004 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Coming of Age Day
成人の日
Jan 12, 2004 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Shōwa Day
昭和の日
Apr 29, 2004 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Constitution Memorial Day
憲法記念日
May 3, 2004 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Greenery Day
みどりの日
May 4, 2004 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Marine Day
海の日
Jul 19, 2004 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Respect for the Aged Day
敬老の日
Sep 20, 2004 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Autumnal Equinox Day
秋分の日
Sep 23, 2004 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Health and Sports Day
体育の日
Oct 11, 2004 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Labour Thanksgiving Day
勤労感謝の日
Nov 23, 2004 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
The Emperor's Birthday
天皇誕生日
Dec 23, 2004 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
11 long weekend opportunities Japan 2004
Long weekends in other countries
Last updated: April 2, 2026