How many public holidays are there in Japan?

Japan has 16 public holidays listed for 2028, including regional observances.

What is a bridge day?

A day of leave taken between a public holiday and a weekend to connect them into a longer break.

How do I add these holidays to Google Calendar?

Open Google Calendar, choose 'Other calendars' → 'From URL', and paste the .ics link for the country and year.

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🇯🇵 Japan public holidays

All public holidays in Japan with long weekends, bridge days and one-click calendar subscriptions.

64 public holidays2025–202814 long weekends in 2028

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Each row shows a holiday run and how many days of leave turn it into a longer break.

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Constitution Memorial Day

3–7 May 2028

5 days · no leave1 PTO → 6 days2 PTO → 9 days

5days off

Respect for the Aged Day

16–18 Sep 2028

3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days

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Japan public holidays 2028

Date	Day	Holiday
1 Jan 2028	Saturday	New Year's Day
10 Jan 2028	Monday	Coming of Age Day
11 Feb 2028	Friday	Foundation Day
23 Feb 2028	Wednesday	The Emperor's Birthday
20 Mar 2028	Monday	Vernal Equinox Day
29 Apr 2028	Saturday	Shōwa Day
3 May 2028	Wednesday	Constitution Memorial Day
4 May 2028	Thursday	Greenery Day
5 May 2028	Friday	Children's Day
17 Jul 2028	Monday	Marine Day
11 Aug 2028	Friday	Mountain Day
18 Sep 2028	Monday	Respect for the Aged Day
22 Sep 2028	Friday	Autumnal Equinox Day
9 Oct 2028	Monday	Sports Day
3 Nov 2028	Friday	Culture Day
23 Nov 2028	Thursday	Labour Thanksgiving Day

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Japan public holidays 2027

Date	Day	Holiday
1 Jan 2027	Friday	New Year's Day
11 Jan 2027	Monday	Coming of Age Day
11 Feb 2027	Thursday	Foundation Day
23 Feb 2027	Tuesday	The Emperor's Birthday
21 Mar 2027	Sunday	Vernal Equinox Day
29 Apr 2027	Thursday	Shōwa Day
3 May 2027	Monday	Constitution Memorial Day
4 May 2027	Tuesday	Greenery Day
5 May 2027	Wednesday	Children's Day
19 Jul 2027	Monday	Marine Day
11 Aug 2027	Wednesday	Mountain Day
20 Sep 2027	Monday	Respect for the Aged Day
23 Sep 2027	Thursday	Autumnal Equinox Day
11 Oct 2027	Monday	Sports Day
3 Nov 2027	Wednesday	Culture Day
23 Nov 2027	Tuesday	Labour Thanksgiving Day

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Japan 2028 (.ics)

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Official source: https://www8.cao.go.jp/chosei/shukujitsu/gaiyou.html · checked 2026-11-03 · Includes substitute holidays (furikae kyujitsu).

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FAQ

How many public holidays are there in Japan?: Japan has 16 public holidays listed for 2028, including regional observances.
What is a bridge day?: A day of leave taken between a public holiday and a weekend to connect them into a longer break.
How do I add these holidays to Google Calendar?: Open Google Calendar, choose 'Other calendars' → 'From URL', and paste the .ics link for the country and year.

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