Japan has 11 potential long weekends in 2012, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 9 natural 3-day weekends and 2 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
元日
Jan 2, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Coming of Age Day
成人の日
Jan 9, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Vernal Equinox Day
春分の日
Mar 20, 2012 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Shōwa Day
昭和の日
Apr 30, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Constitution Memorial Day
憲法記念日
May 3, 2012 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Greenery Day
みどりの日
May 4, 2012 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Marine Day
海の日
Jul 16, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Respect for the Aged Day
敬老の日
Sep 17, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Health and Sports Day
体育の日
Oct 8, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Labour Thanksgiving Day
勤労感謝の日
Nov 23, 2012 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
The Emperor's Birthday
天皇誕生日
Dec 24, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
11 long weekend opportunities Japan 2012
Long weekends in other countries
Last updated: April 2, 2026