🇯🇵 Long Weekends in Japan 2026
25
Opportunities
18
Public Holidays
12
Max Days Off
Free!
Best Efficiency
55
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2026, Japan has 7 free long weekends and 18 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 5 days off around Respect for the Aged Day — completely free!
Bridge Day Opportunities
Respect for the Aged Day
5 days off — no PTO needed
Respect for the Aged Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 9 days off
Showa Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 8 days off
New Year's Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Mountain Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Culture Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Showa Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 12 days off
Coming of Age Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Emperor's Birthday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Vernal Equinox Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Marine Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Sports Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Labor Thanksgiving Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Foundation Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Foundation Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Coming of Age Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Foundation Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Emperor's Birthday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Vernal Equinox Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Marine Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Mountain Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Sports Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Culture Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 7 natural long weekends — 23 days off with no PTO needed!
23 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around New Year's Day (Jan 01–04) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Best Short Break
Take 2 days off around Respect for the Aged Day (Sep 19–27) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 2 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Showa Day (Apr 29–May 10) for a 12-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 12 days off