🇯🇵Official Statutory Gazette Data
Japan Public Holidays 2028
Full schedule of statutory national holidays, bank holidays, and long weekend opportunities in Japan.
Total Public Holidays
16
Official statutory & bank daysNatural Long Weekends
10
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Japan 2028 Interactive Calendar
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Monthly List of Public Holidays (2028)
January (2)
New Year's Day
Sat, Jan 1, 2028
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Coming of Age Day
Mon, Jan 10, 2028
Public
February (2)
Foundation Day
Fri, Feb 11, 2028
Public
The Emperor's Birthday
Wed, Feb 23, 2028
Public
March (1)
Vernal Equinox Day
Mon, Mar 20, 2028
Public
April (1)
Shōwa Day
Sat, Apr 29, 2028
Public
May (3)
Constitution Memorial Day
Wed, May 3, 2028
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Greenery Day
Thu, May 4, 2028
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Children's Day
Fri, May 5, 2028
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July (1)
Marine Day
Mon, Jul 17, 2028
Public
August (1)
Mountain Day
Fri, Aug 11, 2028
Public
September (2)
Respect for the Aged Day
Mon, Sep 18, 2028
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Autumnal Equinox Day
Fri, Sep 22, 2028
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October (1)
Sports Day
Mon, Oct 9, 2028
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November (2)
Culture Day
Fri, Nov 3, 2028
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Labour Thanksgiving Day
Thu, Nov 23, 2028
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about public holidays, long weekends, and PTO planning.
Statutory public holidays typically designate mandatory paid days off for government and standard commercial employers. However, retail, hospitality, and essential services may operate under substitute holiday pay rules according to local labor regulations.