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2028 calendar

2028 public holidays in Japan

16 statutory holidays in 2028. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and the national postal service are closed.

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Holiday list

  1. Sat

    Jan 1

    New Year's DayNext

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  2. Mon

    Jan 10

    Coming of Age Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  3. Fri

    Feb 11

    Foundation Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  4. Wed

    Feb 23

    The Emperor's Birthday

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  5. Mon

    Mar 20

    Vernal Equinox Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  6. Sat

    Apr 29

    Shōwa Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  7. Wed

    May 3

    Constitution Memorial Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  8. Thu

    May 4

    Greenery Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  9. Fri

    May 5

    Children's Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  10. Mon

    Jul 17

    Marine Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  11. Fri

    Aug 11

    Mountain Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  12. Mon

    Sep 18

    Respect for the Aged Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  13. Fri

    Sep 22

    Autumnal Equinox Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  14. Mon

    Oct 9

    Sports Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  15. Fri

    Nov 3

    Culture Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  16. Thu

    Nov 23

    Labour Thanksgiving Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

Dates from Nager.Date. Civic days are widely observed but not required by law. Branch, school board and store hours vary.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Japan in 2028?

Japan has 16 statutory holidays in 2028: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Coming of Age Day (Jan 10), Foundation Day (Feb 11), The Emperor's Birthday (Feb 23), Vernal Equinox Day (Mar 20), Shōwa Day (Apr 29), Constitution Memorial Day (May 3), Greenery Day (May 4), Children's Day (May 5), Marine Day (Jul 17), Mountain Day (Aug 11), Respect for the Aged Day (Sep 18).

Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in Japan?

New Year's Day (Saturday, Jan 1); Shōwa Day (Saturday, Apr 29). Some employers and governments move the day off to the nearest weekday.

Are banks open on public holidays in Japan?

Banks are closed on most statutory holidays in Japan. The table above shows the bank and the national postal service status for each 2028 date.