Holidays in Japan in 2028
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Japan in 2028. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Japan.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Japan January 1 2028, Saturday |
National |
| January 2 Bank Holiday | Japan January 2 2028, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| January 3 Bank Holiday | Japan January 3 2028, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Coming of Age Day | Japan January 10 2028, Monday |
National |
| National Foundation Day | Japan February 11 2028, Friday |
National |
| Valentine's Day | Japan February 14 2028, Monday |
Observance |
| Emperor's Birthday | Japan February 23 2028, Wednesday |
National |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Japan March 3 2028, Friday |
Observance |
| Spring Equinox | Japan March 20 2028, Monday |
National |
| March Equinox | Japan March 20 2028, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Shōwa Day | Japan April 29 2028, Saturday |
National |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Japan May 3 2028, Wednesday |
National |
| Greenery Day | Japan May 4 2028, Thursday |
National |
| Children's Day | Japan May 5 2028, Friday |
National |
| June Solstice | Japan June 21 2028, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Star Festival | Japan July 7 2028, Friday |
Observance |
| Sea Day | Japan July 17 2028, Monday |
National |
| Hiroshima Memorial Day | Japan August 6 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
| Nagasaki Memorial Day | Japan August 9 2028, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Mountain Day | Japan August 11 2028, Friday |
National |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Japan September 18 2028, Monday |
National |
| Autumn Equinox | Japan September 22 2028, Friday |
National |
| September Equinox | Japan September 22 2028, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Sports Day | Japan October 9 2028, Monday |
National |
| Culture Day | Japan November 3 2028, Friday |
National |
| 7-5-3 Day | Japan November 15 2028, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Japan November 23 2028, Thursday |
National |
| December Solstice | Japan December 21 2028, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas | Japan December 25 2028, Monday |
Observance |
| December 31 Bank Holiday | Japan December 31 2028, Sunday |
Local holiday |
Next Years Holidays in Japan