Japan has 15 potential long weekends in 2008, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 9 natural 3-day weekends and 6 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
元日
Jan 1, 2008 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Coming of Age Day
成人の日
Jan 14, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Foundation Day
建国記念の日
Feb 11, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Vernal Equinox Day
春分の日
Mar 20, 2008 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Shōwa Day
昭和の日
Apr 29, 2008 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Greenery Day
みどりの日
May 6, 2008 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Children's Day
こどもの日
May 5, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Marine Day
海の日
Jul 21, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Mountain Day
山の日
Aug 11, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Respect for the Aged Day
敬老の日
Sep 15, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Autumnal Equinox Day
秋分の日
Sep 23, 2008 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Health and Sports Day
体育の日
Oct 13, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Culture Day
文化の日
Nov 3, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Labour Thanksgiving Day
勤労感謝の日
Nov 24, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
The Emperor's Birthday
天皇誕生日
Dec 23, 2008 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
15 long weekend opportunities Japan 2008
Long weekends in other countries
Last updated: April 2, 2026