Long Weekends in Japan 2026
11 long weekends · 40 total days off · 4 leave days needed
7
Free long weekends
4
With bridge days
40
Total days off
1 Jan – 4
4 days off
1 leave day needed
Public holidays
Thu 1 JanNew Year's Day
Take leave on:
Fri 2 Jan
10 Jan – 12
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Mon 12 JanComing of Age Day
21 Feb – 23
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Mon 23 FebThe Emperor's Birthday
20 Mar – 22
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Fri 20 MarVernal Equinox Day
2 May – 6
5 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Mon 4 MayConstitution Memorial Day
Mon 4 MayGreenery Day
Tue 5 MayChildren's Day
18 Jul – 20
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Mon 20 JulMarine Day
8 Aug – 11
4 days off
1 leave day needed
Public holidays
Tue 11 AugMountain Day
Take leave on:
Mon 10 Aug
19 Sept – 23
5 days off
1 leave day needed
Public holidays
Mon 21 SepRespect for the Aged Day
Wed 23 SepAutumnal Equinox Day
Take leave on:
Tue 22 Sep
10 Oct – 12
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Mon 12 OctSports Day
31 Oct – 3 Nov
4 days off
1 leave day needed
Public holidays
Tue 3 NovCulture Day
Take leave on:
Mon 2 Nov
21 Nov – 23
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Mon 23 NovLabour Thanksgiving Day