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Long Weekends 2026
See which official Japan holidays create three-day breaks, four-day breaks, or one-leave-day opportunities.
Showing 11 long-weekend opportunities.
| Holiday | Break | Days | Leave strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 4-day weekend | January 1-4, 2026 | 4 days | File Fri, January 2, 2026 |
| Coming of Age Day 3-day weekend | January 10-12, 2026 | 3 days | No extra leave needed |
| Emperor's Birthday 3-day weekend | February 21-23, 2026 | 3 days | No extra leave needed |
| Vernal Equinox Day 3-day weekend | March 20-22, 2026 | 3 days | No extra leave needed |
| Constitution Memorial Day very long weekend | May 2-6, 2026 | 5 days | No extra leave needed |
| Marine Day 3-day weekend | July 18-20, 2026 | 3 days | No extra leave needed |
| Mountain Day 4-day weekend | August 8-11, 2026 | 4 days | File Mon, August 10, 2026 |
| Respect for the Aged Day very long weekend | September 19-23, 2026 | 5 days | No extra leave needed |
| Sports Day 3-day weekend | October 10-12, 2026 | 3 days | No extra leave needed |
| Culture Day 4-day weekend | Oct 31-Nov 3, 2026 | 4 days | File Mon, November 2, 2026 |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day 3-day weekend | November 21-23, 2026 | 3 days | No extra leave needed |
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