9days off
Constitution Memorial Day
3–7 May 2028
5 days · no leave1 PTO → 6 days2 PTO → 9 days
Japan · 2028
Japan long weekends and bridge days 2028
The best days to take off in Japan 2028: 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.
5days off
Respect for the Aged Day
16–18 Sep 2028
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Autumnal Equinox Day
22–24 Sep 2028
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Coming of Age Day
8–10 Jan 2028
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Foundation Day
11–13 Feb 2028
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Vernal Equinox Day
18–20 Mar 2028
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Marine Day
15–17 Jul 2028
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Mountain Day
11–13 Aug 2028
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Sports Day
7–9 Oct 2028
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Culture Day
3–5 Nov 2028
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 2028?
- 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.