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Long weekends in Japan 2026

Find practical 2026 holiday breaks using Japan’s usual weekend and national public holidays.

Best holiday breaks

4-day breakNew Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1–Sun, Jan 4, 2026

Take Fri, Jan 2 off

4-day breakComing of Age Day

Fri, Jan 9–Mon, Jan 12, 2026

Take Fri, Jan 9 off

4-day breakEmperor's Birthday

Fri, Feb 20–Mon, Feb 23, 2026

Take Fri, Feb 20 off

4-day breakVernal Equinox Day

Thu, Mar 19–Sun, Mar 22, 2026

Take Thu, Mar 19 off

4-day breakConstitution Memorial Day

Sat, May 2–Tue, May 5, 2026

No bridge day needed

4-day breakGreenery Day

Mon, May 4–Thu, May 7, 2026

Take Thu, May 7 off

4-day breakMarine Day

Fri, Jul 17–Mon, Jul 20, 2026

Take Fri, Jul 17 off

4-day breakMountain Day

Sat, Aug 8–Tue, Aug 11, 2026

Take Mon, Aug 10 off

4-day breakRespect for the Aged Day

Sat, Sep 19–Tue, Sep 22, 2026

No bridge day needed

4-day breakSports Day

Fri, Oct 9–Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Take Fri, Oct 9 off

4-day breakCulture Day

Sat, Oct 31–Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Take Mon, Nov 2 off

4-day breakLabour Thanksgiving Day

Fri, Nov 20–Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Take Fri, Nov 20 off

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Local calculation

The calculation uses Saturday and Sunday as the normal weekend. Japan has national holidays plus substitute and citizens’ holidays created by statutory rules. One-off imperial or government dates should be verified when announced.

Source and coverage

Official annual calendar checked. National, substitute and citizens' holidays published by the Cabinet Office.

Primary source: Cabinet Office of Japan 2026–2027 national holiday calendar. Critical payroll, legal and travel dates should still be confirmed with the relevant local authority.