Japan has 14 potential long weekends in 2031, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 10 natural 3-day weekends and 4 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
Coming of Age Day
成人の日
Jan 13, 2031 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Foundation Day
建国記念の日
Feb 11, 2031 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
The Emperor's Birthday
天皇誕生日
Feb 24, 2031 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Vernal Equinox Day
春分の日
Mar 21, 2031 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Shōwa Day
昭和の日
Apr 29, 2031 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Greenery Day
みどりの日
May 6, 2031 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Children's Day
こどもの日
May 5, 2031 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Marine Day
海の日
Jul 21, 2031 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Mountain Day
山の日
Aug 11, 2031 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Respect for the Aged Day
敬老の日
Sep 15, 2031 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Autumnal Equinox Day
秋分の日
Sep 23, 2031 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Sports Day
スポーツの日
Oct 13, 2031 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Culture Day
文化の日
Nov 3, 2031 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Labour Thanksgiving Day
勤労感謝の日
Nov 24, 2031 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
14 long weekend opportunities Japan 2031
Last updated: April 1, 2026