Japan has 12 potential long weekends in 2022, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 8 natural 3-day weekends and 4 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
Coming of Age Day
成人の日
Jan 10, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Foundation Day
建国記念の日
Feb 11, 2022 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Vernal Equinox Day
春分の日
Mar 21, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Shōwa Day
昭和の日
Apr 29, 2022 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Constitution Memorial Day
憲法記念日
May 3, 2022 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Children's Day
こどもの日
May 5, 2022 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Marine Day
海の日
Jul 18, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Mountain Day
山の日
Aug 11, 2022 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Respect for the Aged Day
敬老の日
Sep 19, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Autumnal Equinox Day
秋分の日
Sep 23, 2022 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Sports Day
スポーツの日
Oct 10, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Culture Day
文化の日
Nov 3, 2022 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
12 long weekend opportunities Japan 2022
Last updated: April 1, 2026