Public holidays
Japan public holidays 2022
Every public holiday in Japan for 2022, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2022 leave →
The best long weekends in Japan, 2022
- 成人の日 — 2022-01-10 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- 建国記念の日 — 2022-02-11 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- 春分の日 — 2022-03-21 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- 昭和の日 — 2022-04-29 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- 海の日 — 2022-07-18 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- 敬老の日 — 2022-09-19 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- 秋分の日 — 2022-09-23 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- スポーツの日 — 2022-10-10 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- 憲法記念日 — 2022-05-03 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- こどもの日 — 2022-05-05 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- 山の日 — 2022-08-11 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- 文化の日 — 2022-11-03 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- 天皇誕生日 — 2022-02-23 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
- みどりの日 — 2022-05-04 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
- 勤労感謝の日 — 2022-11-23 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
All Japan public holidays in 2022
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-01 | Saturday | 元日 |
| 2022-01-10 | Monday | 成人の日 |
| 2022-02-11 | Friday | 建国記念の日 |
| 2022-02-23 | Wednesday | 天皇誕生日 |
| 2022-03-21 | Monday | 春分の日 |
| 2022-04-29 | Friday | 昭和の日 |
| 2022-05-03 | Tuesday | 憲法記念日 |
| 2022-05-04 | Wednesday | みどりの日 |
| 2022-05-05 | Thursday | こどもの日 |
| 2022-07-18 | Monday | 海の日 |
| 2022-08-11 | Thursday | 山の日 |
| 2022-09-19 | Monday | 敬老の日 |
| 2022-09-23 | Friday | 秋分の日 |
| 2022-10-10 | Monday | スポーツの日 |
| 2022-11-03 | Thursday | 文化の日 |
| 2022-11-23 | Wednesday | 勤労感謝の日 |