Japan has 12 potential long weekends in 2028, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 10 natural 3-day weekends and 2 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
Coming of Age Day
成人の日
Jan 10, 2028 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Foundation Day
建国記念の日
Feb 11, 2028 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Vernal Equinox Day
春分の日
Mar 20, 2028 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Greenery Day
みどりの日
May 4, 2028 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Children's Day
こどもの日
May 5, 2028 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Marine Day
海の日
Jul 17, 2028 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Mountain Day
山の日
Aug 11, 2028 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Respect for the Aged Day
敬老の日
Sep 18, 2028 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Autumnal Equinox Day
秋分の日
Sep 22, 2028 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Sports Day
スポーツの日
Oct 9, 2028 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Culture Day
文化の日
Nov 3, 2028 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Labour Thanksgiving Day
勤労感謝の日
Nov 23, 2028 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
12 long weekend opportunities Japan 2028
Last updated: April 1, 2026