Japan Long Weekends 2026
Use this 2026 long weekend planner for Japan to spot public holidays that create three-day weekends and extended breaks.
What is the next long weekend in Japan?
The next long weekend in Japan runs from September 19, 2026 to September 23, 2026 for 5 days, around Respect for the Aged Day, Citizen's Holiday, Autumnal Equinox Day. Verified jurisdiction: Japan.
Turn leave days into longer breaks
Use public holidays and weekends together to get more days away with fewer leave days.
- Take 1 day off to get 6 days away: May 1, 2026 - May 6, 2026. Book leave: May 1, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 6 days away: September 18, 2026 - September 23, 2026. Book leave: September 18, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: January 1, 2026 - January 4, 2026. Book leave: January 2, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: January 9, 2026 - January 12, 2026. Book leave: January 9, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: February 20, 2026 - February 23, 2026. Book leave: February 20, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: March 19, 2026 - March 22, 2026. Book leave: March 19, 2026
- January 10, 2026 - January 12, 2026: Coming of Age Day
- February 21, 2026 - February 23, 2026: Emperor's Birthday
- March 20, 2026 - March 22, 2026: Vernal Equinox Day
- May 2, 2026 - May 6, 2026: Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day, Substitute Holiday
- July 18, 2026 - July 20, 2026: Marine Day
- September 19, 2026 - September 23, 2026: Respect for the Aged Day, Citizen's Holiday, Autumnal Equinox Day
- October 10, 2026 - October 12, 2026: Sports Day
- November 21, 2026 - November 23, 2026: Labour Thanksgiving Day
FAQ
- How many long weekends are there in Japan in 2026?
- Japan has 8 long weekends in 2026 based on public holidays that connect with Saturday or Sunday.
- What is the next long weekend in Japan?
- The next long weekend in Japan runs from September 19, 2026 to September 23, 2026 for 5 days, around Respect for the Aged Day, Citizen's Holiday, Autumnal Equinox Day. Verified jurisdiction: Japan.