Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2030 annual leave in Japan
Japan’s 2030 public holidays create 13 long-weekend opportunities — 11 free, 2with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in Japan, 2030
- 成人の日 — 2030-01-14 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- 建国記念の日 — 2030-02-11 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- 昭和の日 — 2030-04-29 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- 憲法記念日 — 2030-05-03 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- こどもの日 — 2030-05-06 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- 海の日 — 2030-07-15 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- 山の日 — 2030-08-12 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- 敬老の日 — 2030-09-16 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- 秋分の日 — 2030-09-23 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- スポーツの日 — 2030-10-14 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- 文化の日 — 2030-11-04 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- 元日 — 2030-01-01 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- 春分の日 — 2030-03-20 (Wednesday). Take 2 leave days for 5 days off.
Get your full optimised year
The plays above are the obvious wins. The planner combines public holidays, weekends and your whole leave budget into the most efficient plan — including the long Easter and Christmas stacks.