Japan Public Holidays 2029
Under Japan’s Act on National Holidays (Act No. 178 of 1948), there are 16 statutory national holidays in 2029. Three holidays fall on Sunday (National Foundation Day on February 11, Shōwa Day on April 29, and Autumnal Equinox Day on September 23), triggering three substitute holidays (振替休日, furikae kyūjitsu) on the following Mondays under Article 3, Paragraph 2 of the Act. Saturday holidays (Children’s Day, Mountain Day, Culture Day) do not receive substitute days. Golden Week features a four-day consecutive break from May 3 to May 6.
At a glance
Japan has 16 official public holidays (16 days off) in 2029 and 11 long weekends; the longest break is Golden Week (May 3 – 6, 4 days).
| Public holidays | 16 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 16 |
| Longest break | Golden Week · 4 days (May 3 – 6) |
| Long weekends | 11 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2029), Coming of Age Day (January 8, 2029), National Foundation Day (February 11, 2029), National Foundation Day (observed) (February 12, 2029), The Emperor's Birthday (February 23, 2029), Vernal Equinox Day (March 20, 2029), Shōwa Day (April 29, 2029), Shōwa Day (observed) (April 30, 2029), Constitution Memorial Day (May 3, 2029), Greenery Day (May 4, 2029), Children's Day (May 5, 2029), Marine Day (July 16, 2029), Mountain Day (August 11, 2029), Respect for the Aged Day (September 17, 2029), Autumnal Equinox Day (September 23, 2029), Autumnal Equinox Day (observed) (September 24, 2029), Sports Day (October 8, 2029), Culture Day (November 3, 2029), Labor Thanksgiving Day (November 23, 2029)
National holidays
16
Substitute holidays
3
Golden Week
4 days (May 3–6)
3-day weekends
10
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2029 | Monday | New Year's DayFalls on Monday, creating a 3-day New Year weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| January 8, 2029 | Monday | Coming of Age DaySecond Monday of January (Happy Monday System).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| February 11, 2029 | Sunday | National Foundation DayFalls on Sunday in 2029; observed on Monday, February 12.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| February 12, 2029 | Monday | National Foundation Day (observed)Substitute holiday for National Foundation Day.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| February 23, 2029 | Friday | The Emperor's BirthdayFalls on Friday in 2029, creating a 3-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 20, 2029 | Tuesday | Vernal Equinox DayAstronomically calculated; lands on Tuesday, March 20 in 2029.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 29, 2029 | Sunday | Shōwa DayFalls on Sunday in 2029; observed on Monday, April 30.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 30, 2029 | Monday | Shōwa Day (observed)Substitute holiday for Shōwa Day.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| May 3, 2029 | Thursday | Constitution Memorial DayPart of Golden Week; falls on Thursday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 4, 2029 | Friday | Greenery DayPart of Golden Week; falls on Friday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 5, 2029 | Saturday | Children's DayPart of Golden Week; falls on Saturday (no substitute holiday).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 16, 2029 | Monday | Marine DayThird Monday of July (Happy Monday System).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 11, 2029 | Saturday | Mountain DayFalls on Saturday in 2029 (no substitute holiday).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 17, 2029 | Monday | Respect for the Aged DayThird Monday of September (Happy Monday System).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 23, 2029 | Sunday | Autumnal Equinox DayFalls on Sunday in 2029; observed on Monday, September 24.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 24, 2029 | Monday | Autumnal Equinox Day (observed)Substitute holiday for Autumnal Equinox Day.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| October 8, 2029 | Monday | Sports DaySecond Monday of October (Happy Monday System).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 3, 2029 | Saturday | Culture DayFalls on Saturday in 2029 (no substitute holiday).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 23, 2029 | Friday | Labor Thanksgiving DayFalls on Friday in 2029, creating a 3-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
2029 Japan calendar
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Japan long weekends in 2029
New Year's Weekend
3 daysDec 30, 2028 – Jan 1, 2029
Coming of Age Day
3 daysJan 6 – 8
National Foundation Weekend
3 daysFeb 10 – 12
Emperor's Birthday Weekend
3 daysFeb 23 – 25
Shōwa Day & Shōwa Day (observed)
3 daysApr 28 – 30
Golden Week
4 daysMay 3 – 6
Four-day break spanning Constitution Day, Greenery Day, Children’s Day and Sunday.
Marine Day
3 daysJul 14 – 16
Respect for the Aged Day
3 daysSep 15 – 17
Autumnal Equinox Weekend
3 daysSep 22 – 24
Sports Day
3 daysOct 6 – 8
Labor Thanksgiving Weekend
3 daysNov 23 – 25
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Official sources & data
- 国民の祝日についてVisit source内閣府 (Cabinet Office of Japan)
- 国民の祝日に関する法律（昭和二十三年法律第百七十八号）Visit sourcee-Gov 法令検索
Frequently asked questions
How many national holidays does Japan have in 2029?
Japan has 16 statutory national holidays under the Act on National Holidays, plus 3 substitute holidays (furikae kyūjitsu) for Sunday holidays.
How many substitute holidays (振替休日) are there in Japan in 2029?
There are 3 substitute holidays in 2029: Monday February 12 (for National Foundation Day), Monday April 30 (for Shōwa Day), and Monday September 24 (for Autumnal Equinox Day).
What is the longest holiday break in Japan in 2029?
The longest break in Japan is Golden Week (May 3 – 6, 4 days).
What are the official public holidays in Japan in 2029?
Japan has 16 official public holidays in 2029: New Year's Day (January 1, 2029), Coming of Age Day (January 8, 2029), National Foundation Day (February 11, 2029), National Foundation Day (observed) (February 12, 2029), The Emperor's Birthday (February 23, 2029), Vernal Equinox Day (March 20, 2029), Shōwa Day (April 29, 2029), Shōwa Day (observed) (April 30, 2029), Constitution Memorial Day (May 3, 2029), Greenery Day (May 4, 2029), Children's Day (May 5, 2029), Marine Day (July 16, 2029), Mountain Day (August 11, 2029), Respect for the Aged Day (September 17, 2029), Autumnal Equinox Day (September 23, 2029), Autumnal Equinox Day (observed) (September 24, 2029), Sports Day (October 8, 2029), Culture Day (November 3, 2029), Labor Thanksgiving Day (November 23, 2029).
What are the dates for Golden Week 2029 in Japan?
Golden Week 2029 consists of a 3-day weekend on April 28–30 (Shōwa Day shift), followed by a 4-day continuous holiday from Thursday, May 3 to Sunday, May 6.
Do Japanese holidays falling on Saturday get a substitute day off?
No. Under Article 3, Paragraph 2 of the Act on National Holidays, substitute holidays only apply when a holiday falls on a Sunday. Saturday holidays do not get a compensatory day off.
Is Silver Week happening in Japan in 2029?
No. Silver Week requires Autumnal Equinox Day to land on a Wednesday with Respect for the Aged Day on the preceding Monday. In 2029, Respect for the Aged Day is Sept 17 and Autumnal Equinox is Sunday Sept 23 (observed Sept 24), creating two separate 3-day weekends instead.
