List of National Holidays in Japan 2028
16
public holidays
13
during weekdays
元日
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When Is the Next Public Holiday in Japan?
元日
Saturday, January 1, 2028
Combine it with annual leave for an extended break.
Working Days in 2028
Calculate the number of working days and work hours for each month, accounting for weekends and public holidays.
Working Days Calendar 2028
| Month | Days | Working | 8h/day | 4h/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 31 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
February | 29 | 19 | 152 | 76 |
March | 31 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
April | 30 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
May | 31 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
June | 30 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
July | 31 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
August | 31 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
September | 30 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
October | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
November | 30 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
December | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
| Total | 366 | 247 | 1976 | 988 |
| Average | 20.6 | 164.7 | 82.3 |
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2028 Calendar
Plan your time off with this 2028 calendar showing all public holidays in Japan. View holidays at a glance and find the best opportunities to extend your vacation.
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Vacation Ideas
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January 2028
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February 2028
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March 2028
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May 2028
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July 2028
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August 2028
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September 2028
1 vacation idea
October 2028
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November 2028
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List of National Holidays in Japan 2028
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2028 | 元日 | Saturday |
| January 10, 2028 | 成人の日 | Monday |
| February 11, 2028 | 建国記念の日 | Friday |
| February 23, 2028 | 天皇誕生日 | Wednesday |
| March 20, 2028 | 春分の日 | Monday |
| April 29, 2028 | 昭和の日 | Saturday |
| May 3, 2028 | 憲法記念日 | Wednesday |
| May 4, 2028 | みどりの日 | Thursday |
| May 5, 2028 | こどもの日 | Friday |
| July 17, 2028 | 海の日 | Monday |
| August 11, 2028 | 山の日 | Friday |
| September 18, 2028 | 敬老の日 | Monday |
| September 23, 2028 | 秋分の日 | Saturday |
| October 9, 2028 | スポーツの日 | Monday |
| November 3, 2028 | 文化の日 | Friday |
| November 23, 2028 | 勤労感謝の日 | Thursday |
元日
January 1, 2028
成人の日
January 10, 2028
建国記念の日
February 11, 2028
天皇誕生日
February 23, 2028
春分の日
March 20, 2028
昭和の日
April 29, 2028
憲法記念日
May 3, 2028
みどりの日
May 4, 2028
こどもの日
May 5, 2028
海の日
July 17, 2028
山の日
August 11, 2028
敬老の日
September 18, 2028
秋分の日
September 23, 2028
スポーツの日
October 9, 2028
文化の日
November 3, 2028
勤労感謝の日
November 23, 2028
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Frequently Asked Questions
Japan has 16 national holidays in 2028. Of these, 13 fall on weekdays and 3 fall on weekends.