Japan has 13 potential long weekends in 2019, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 11 natural 3-day weekends and 2 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
元日
Jan 1, 2019 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Coming of Age Day
成人の日
Jan 14, 2019 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Foundation Day
建国記念の日
Feb 11, 2019 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Vernal Equinox Day
春分の日
Mar 21, 2019 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Shōwa Day
昭和の日
Apr 29, 2019 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Constitution Memorial Day
憲法記念日
May 3, 2019 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Children's Day
こどもの日
May 6, 2019 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Marine Day
海の日
Jul 15, 2019 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Mountain Day
山の日
Aug 12, 2019 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Respect for the Aged Day
敬老の日
Sep 16, 2019 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Autumnal Equinox Day
秋分の日
Sep 23, 2019 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Health and Sports Day
体育の日
Oct 14, 2019 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Culture Day
文化の日
Nov 4, 2019 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
13 long weekend opportunities Japan 2019
Last updated: April 1, 2026