Public holidays in Japan, 2028
16 public holidays, 14 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Japan drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Saturday 1 January.
2028 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Saturday |
| 10 January | Coming of Age Day | Monday |
| 11 February | Foundation Day | Friday |
| 23 February | Emperor's Birthday | Wednesday |
| 20 March | Spring Equinox Day | Monday |
| 29 April | Showa Day | Saturday |
| 3 May | Constitution Day | Wednesday |
| 4 May | Greenery Day | Thursday |
| 5 May | Children's Day | Friday |
| 17 July | Marine Day | Monday |
| 11 August | Mountain Day | Friday |
| 18 September | Respect-for-the-Aged Day | Monday |
| 22 September | Autumnal Equinox Day | Friday |
| 9 October | Sports Day | Monday |
| 3 November | Culture Day | Friday |
| 23 November | Labor Thanksgiving Day | Thursday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2028?
16 nationwide public holidays, 14 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Japan?
New Year's Day, on Saturday 1 January 2028.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.