🇯🇵 Long Weekends in Japan 2028
21
Opportunities
16
Public Holidays
9
Max Days Off
9:2
Best Efficiency
46
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2028, Japan has 7 free long weekends and 14 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 2 days off around Showa Day for 9 consecutive days off (efficiency: 9:2).
Bridge Day Opportunities
Showa Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 9 days off
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Respect for the Aged Day
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
Coming of Age Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Foundation Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Vernal Equinox Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Marine Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Mountain Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Sports Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Culture Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Emperor's Birthday
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Emperor's Birthday
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 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 — 21 days off with no PTO needed!
21 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Labor Thanksgiving Day (Nov 23–26) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Best Short Break
Take 2 days off around Showa Day (Apr 29–May 07) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 2 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Coming of Age Day (Jan 08–16) for a 9-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 9 days off