9days off
Greenery Day
2–6 May 2026
5 days · no leave1 PTO → 6 days2 PTO → 9 days
Japan · 2026
Japan long weekends and bridge days 2026
The best days to take off in Japan 2026: every holiday run, and how much leave turns it into a longer break.
How to read this: “Base days” is the run of days off you get for free. Each pill tells you how many days of leave (PTO) connect that run to another weekend — more days off for the same leave.
6days off
Respect for the Aged Day
19–21 Sep 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days
6days off
Autumnal Equinox Day
23 Sep 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days
5days off
New Year's Day
1 Jan 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Coming of Age Day
10–12 Jan 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
The Emperor's Birthday
21–23 Feb 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Vernal Equinox Day
20–22 Mar 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Marine Day
18–20 Jul 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Mountain Day
11 Aug 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Sports Day
10–12 Oct 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
Planning tip
Book long weekends early — flights and hotels around public holidays are the first to sell out. If your company allows it, link two holidays with one or two days of leave instead of taking them separately.
Make it a trip
Long weekends are the best-value days to travel — and the first dates to sell out. Compare flights and hotels around the long weekend before prices move.
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FAQ
- What is the best long weekend in Japan in 2026?
- The longest base run is usually around the biggest national holiday — check the table above and sort by total days.
- How many days of leave do I need?
- Each pill shows the exact number: 1, 2 or 3 days of leave, and the total days off you get.