Japan 2025 Holiday Calendar
Every public holiday, long weekend, make-up workday and leave tip for the year, on one page.
16 daysPublic holidays
8 Breaks of 3+ days
3 daysLongest break（Jan 11 – Jan 13）
0 daysMake-up workdays
Long weekends in 2025
| Break | Days | Includes | Monthly view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11 (Sat) – Jan 13 (Mon) | 3 days | Coming of Age Day | View month |
| Mar 21 (Fri) – Mar 23 (Sun) | 3 days | Spring Equinox Day | View month |
| May 3 (Sat) – May 5 (Mon) | 3 days | Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day | View month |
| Jul 19 (Sat) – Jul 21 (Mon) | 3 days | Marine Day | View month |
| Aug 9 (Sat) – Aug 11 (Mon) | 3 days | Mountain Day | View month |
| Sep 13 (Sat) – Sep 15 (Mon) | 3 days | Respect for the Aged Day | View month |
| Oct 11 (Sat) – Oct 13 (Mon) | 3 days | Sports Day | View month |
| Nov 1 (Sat) – Nov 3 (Mon) | 3 days | Culture Day | View month |
Best leave hacks of 2025
The most efficient ways to stretch the year (at most 2 leave days each).
- Take leave Take Jan 10 → 4-day break (Jan 10 – Jan 13)
- Take leave Take Feb 10 → 4-day break (Feb 8 – Feb 11)
- Take leave Take Mar 20 → 4-day break (Mar 20 – Mar 23)
- Take leave Take Apr 28 → 4-day break (Apr 26 – Apr 29)
- Take leave Take May 2 → 4-day break (May 2 – May 5)
- Take leave Take Jul 18 → 4-day break (Jul 18 – Jul 21)
All public holidays in 2025
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wed | New Year's Day |
| Jan 13 | Mon | Coming of Age Day |
| Feb 11 | Tue | National Foundation Day |
| Feb 23 | Sun | Emperor's Birthday |
| Mar 21 | Fri | Spring Equinox Day |
| Apr 29 | Tue | Showa Day |
| May 3 | Sat | Constitution Memorial Day |
| May 4 | Sun | Greenery Day |
| May 5 | Mon | Children's Day |
| Jul 21 | Mon | Marine Day |
| Aug 11 | Mon | Mountain Day |
| Sep 15 | Mon | Respect for the Aged Day |
| Sep 23 | Tue | Autumn Equinox Day |
| Oct 13 | Mon | Sports Day |
| Nov 3 | Mon | Culture Day |
| Nov 23 | Sun | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
Make-up workdays in 2025
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2025.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2025?
16 public holidays in total, forming 8 breaks of three days or more. See the full list on this page.
What is the longest break in 2025?
The longest break runs Jan 11 to Jan 13, 3 days in total (Coming of Age Day).
Are there make-up workdays in 2025?
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2025.
What is the smartest leave to take in 2025?
One of the best: take Jan 10 (1 day(s)) to stretch into a 4-day break from Jan 10 to Jan 13. See the leave planner above.