Long Weekends in 2026 · Japan
Make the most of your leaves with these extended breaks
Next long weekend
7-5-3 Day
Sat 14 Nov – Mon 16 Nov 2026
Take 1 leave around 7-5-3 Day to enjoy a 3-day break (14 Nov – 16 Nov).
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Sat 21 Nov – Mon 23 Nov 2026
December Solstice
Sat 19 Dec – Tue 22 Dec 2026
Take 1 leave around December Solstice to enjoy a 4-day break (19 Dec – 22 Dec).
Christmas
Fri 25 Dec – Sun 27 Dec 2026
December 31 Bank Holiday
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan 2027
Take 1 leave around December 31 Bank Holiday to enjoy a 4-day break (31 Dec – 3 Jan).
All long weekends in 2026
Month-wise list showing dates, total days off and the holidays that make them possible.
| Month | Dates | Days | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 Jan (Sat) – 12 Jan (Mon) | 3 | Coming of Age Day |
| February | 21 Feb (Sat) – 23 Feb (Mon) | 3 | Emperor's Birthday |
| March | 20 Mar (Fri) – 22 Mar (Sun) | 3 | Spring Equinox + March Equinox |
| July | 18 Jul (Sat) – 20 Jul (Mon) | 3 | Sea Day |
| October | 10 Oct (Sat) – 12 Oct (Mon) | 3 | Sports Day |
| November | 21 Nov (Sat) – 23 Nov (Mon) | 3 | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 25 Dec (Fri) – 27 Dec (Sun) | 3 | Christmas |
10 Jan (Sat) – 12 Jan (Mon)
January
21 Feb (Sat) – 23 Feb (Mon)
February
20 Mar (Fri) – 22 Mar (Sun)
March
18 Jul (Sat) – 20 Jul (Mon)
July
10 Oct (Sat) – 12 Oct (Mon)
October
21 Nov (Sat) – 23 Nov (Mon)
November
25 Dec (Fri) – 27 Dec (Sun)
December
