Complete list of 16 public holidays in Japan for 2016, plus 0 joint leave days and 0 regional observances. Find long weekends, dates, and historical context.
Religious observances (Christian Easter cycle), international UN/WHO days, and cultural observances that are widely marked in Japan but are not official public holidays. Dates are algorithmic — accurate for any year.
Observances are marked but not gazetted as public holidays — workplaces, banks and schools usually remain open.
In 2016, Japan has 9 natural long-weekend opportunities, totaling 35 potential days off. Use our planner to optimize leave strategy.