Japan has 14 potential long weekends in 2048, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 9 natural 3-day weekends and 5 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
Coming of Age Day
成人の日
Jan 13, 2048 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Foundation Day
建国記念の日
Feb 11, 2048 (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, 2048 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Vernal Equinox Day
春分の日
Mar 20, 2048 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Constitution Memorial Day
憲法記念日
May 4, 2048 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Greenery Day
みどりの日
May 4, 2048 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Children's Day
こどもの日
May 5, 2048 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Marine Day
海の日
Jul 20, 2048 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Mountain Day
山の日
Aug 11, 2048 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Respect for the Aged Day
敬老の日
Sep 21, 2048 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Autumnal Equinox Day
秋分の日
Sep 22, 2048 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Sports Day
スポーツの日
Oct 12, 2048 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Culture Day
文化の日
Nov 3, 2048 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Labour Thanksgiving Day
勤労感謝の日
Nov 23, 2048 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
14 long weekend opportunities Japan 2048
Long weekends in other countries
Last updated: April 2, 2026