Japan has 13 potential long weekends in 2013, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 12 natural 3-day weekends and 1 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
元日
Jan 1, 2013 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Coming of Age Day
成人の日
Jan 14, 2013 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Foundation Day
建国記念の日
Feb 11, 2013 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Shōwa Day
昭和の日
Apr 29, 2013 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Constitution Memorial Day
憲法記念日
May 3, 2013 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Children's Day
こどもの日
May 6, 2013 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Marine Day
海の日
Jul 15, 2013 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Mountain Day
山の日
Aug 12, 2013 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Respect for the Aged Day
敬老の日
Sep 16, 2013 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Autumnal Equinox Day
秋分の日
Sep 23, 2013 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Health and Sports Day
体育の日
Oct 14, 2013 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Culture Day
文化の日
Nov 4, 2013 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
The Emperor's Birthday
天皇誕生日
Dec 23, 2013 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
13 long weekend opportunities Japan 2013
Long weekends in other countries
Last updated: April 2, 2026