Public Holidays in Japan, 2029
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 2029 (7 days). That's 7 more free days than Wednesday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Monday is your most disrupted weekday over 2029 with 7 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Mondays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Monday7 holidays
2029
- Mon 1 JanNew Year's Day(元日)
- Mon 8 JanComing of Age Day(成人の日)
- Mon 12 FebFoundation Day(建国記念の日)
- Mon 30 AprShōwa Day(昭和の日)
- Mon 16 JulMarine Day(海の日)
- Mon 17 SepRespect for the Aged Day(敬老の日)
- Mon 8 OctSports Day(スポーツの日)
Friday3 holidays
2029
- Fri 23 FebThe Emperor's Birthday(天皇誕生日)
- Fri 4 MayGreenery Day(みどりの日)
- Fri 23 NovLabour Thanksgiving Day(勤労感謝の日)
Saturday3 holidays
2029
- Sat 5 MayChildren's Day(こどもの日)
- Sat 11 AugMountain Day(山の日)
- Sat 3 NovCulture Day(文化の日)
Sunday1 holiday
2029
- Sun 23 SepAutumnal Equinox Day(秋分の日)
Tuesday1 holiday
2029
- Tue 20 MarVernal Equinox Day(春分の日)
Thursday1 holiday
2029
- Thu 3 MayConstitution Memorial Day(憲法記念日)
Working days overview
| Month | 2029 |
|---|---|
| January | 21(-2) |
| February | 18(-2) |
| March | 21(-1) |
| April | 20(-1) |
| May | 21(-2) |
| June | 21 |
| July | 21(-1) |
| August | 23 |
| September | 19(-1) |
| October | 22(-1) |
| November | 21(-1) |
| December | 21 |
| Total | 249 |
Long weekends in 2029
30 Dec - 1 Jan
6 Jan - 8 Jan
10 Feb - 12 Feb
23 Feb - 25 Feb
17 Mar - 20 Mar
Requires a bridge day
28 Apr - 30 Apr
3 May - 6 May
14 Jul - 16 Jul
15 Sep - 17 Sep
6 Oct - 8 Oct
23 Nov - 25 Nov
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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