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Japan public holidays 2028: 16 holidays, 3 long weekends

In 2028, Japan has 16 public holidays: 14 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 3 long weekends. Coming of Age Day falls on January 10, 2028, and May is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

Public holidays in 2028

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 1, 2028SaturdayNew Year's Day—
January 10, 2028MondayComing of Age Day—
February 11, 2028FridayNational Foundation Day—
February 23, 2028WednesdayEmperor's Birthday—
March 20, 2028MondayVernal Equinox Day—
April 29, 2028SaturdayShowa Day—
May 3, 2028WednesdayConstitution Day—
May 4, 2028ThursdayGreenery Day—
May 5, 2028FridayChildren's Day—
July 17, 2028MondayMarine Day—
August 11, 2028FridayMountain Day—
September 18, 2028MondayRespect-for-the-Aged Day—
September 22, 2028FridayAutumnal Equinox Day—
October 9, 2028MondaySports Day—
November 3, 2028FridayCulture Day—
November 23, 2028ThursdayLabor Thanksgiving Day—

2028 calendar

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February 2028
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October 2028
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December 2028
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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2028Saturday
Showa DayApril 29, 2028Saturday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
January 8, 2028 – January 10, 20283No leave neededComing of Age Day
January 8, 2028 – January 16, 202894Coming of Age Day
February 11, 2028 – February 13, 20283No leave neededNational Foundation Day
February 5, 2028 – February 13, 202894National Foundation Day
February 19, 2028 – February 23, 202852Emperor's Birthday
March 18, 2028 – March 20, 20283No leave neededVernal Equinox Day

Moving holidays

No moving holiday dates changed from the previous year.

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