Public Holidays in Japan, 2028
See all 16 public holidays and which day of the week they fall on.
Planning a day off?
If you work part-time or choose a daycare day, Monday gives you the most public holidays in 2028 (5 days). That's 5 more free days than Tuesday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Monday is your most disrupted weekday over 2028 with 5 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Mondays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Monday5 holidays
2028
- Mon 10 JanComing of Age Day(成人の日)
- Mon 20 MarVernal Equinox Day(春分の日)
- Mon 17 JulMarine Day(海の日)
- Mon 18 SepRespect for the Aged Day(敬老の日)
- Mon 9 OctSports Day(スポーツの日)
Friday5 holidays
2028
- Fri 11 FebFoundation Day(建国記念の日)
- Fri 5 MayChildren's Day(こどもの日)
- Fri 11 AugMountain Day(山の日)
- Fri 22 SepAutumnal Equinox Day(秋分の日)
- Fri 3 NovCulture Day(文化の日)
Wednesday2 holidays
2028
- Wed 23 FebThe Emperor's Birthday(天皇誕生日)
- Wed 3 MayConstitution Memorial Day(憲法記念日)
Thursday2 holidays
2028
- Thu 4 MayGreenery Day(みどりの日)
- Thu 23 NovLabour Thanksgiving Day(勤労感謝の日)
Saturday2 holidays
2028
- Sat 1 JanNew Year's Day(元日)
- Sat 29 AprShōwa Day(昭和の日)
Working days overview
| Month | 2028 |
|---|---|
| January | 20(-1) |
| February | 19(-2) |
| March | 22(-1) |
| April | 20 |
| May | 20(-3) |
| June | 22 |
| July | 20(-1) |
| August | 22(-1) |
| September | 19(-2) |
| October | 21(-1) |
| November | 20(-2) |
| December | 21 |
| Total | 246 |
Long weekends in 2028
8 Jan - 10 Jan
11 Feb - 13 Feb
18 Mar - 20 Mar
3 May - 7 May
15 Jul - 17 Jul
11 Aug - 13 Aug
16 Sep - 18 Sep
22 Sep - 24 Sep
7 Oct - 9 Oct
3 Nov - 5 Nov
23 Nov - 26 Nov
Requires a bridge day
Scheduling impact for Japan
Japan’s public holiday calendar includes multiple holiday clusters, especially around Golden Week and year-end. Consecutive national holidays can create sharp drops in availability and unusual demand shifts.
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