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
Monday 5 holidays
2028
- Mon 10 Jan Coming of Age Day (成人の日)
- Mon 20 Mar Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日)
- Mon 17 Jul Marine Day (海の日)
- Mon 18 Sep Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日)
- Mon 9 Oct Sports Day (スポーツの日)
Friday 5 holidays
2028
- Fri 11 Feb Foundation Day (建国記念の日)
- Fri 5 May Children's Day (こどもの日)
- Fri 11 Aug Mountain Day (山の日)
- Fri 22 Sep Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日)
- Fri 3 Nov Culture Day (文化の日)
Wednesday 2 holidays
2028
- Wed 23 Feb The Emperor's Birthday (天皇誕生日)
- Wed 3 May Constitution Memorial Day (憲法記念日)
Thursday 2 holidays
2028
- Thu 4 May Greenery Day (みどりの日)
- Thu 23 Nov Labour Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日)
Saturday 2 holidays
2028
- Sat 1 Jan New Year's Day (元日)
- Sat 29 Apr Shōwa 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
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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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