🇯🇵Japan 2022 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Japan in 2022, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 21 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
元日 | 2022-01-01 | 1731 days ago | Public Holidays |
銀行休業日 | 2022-01-02 | 1730 days ago | Bank Holidays |
銀行休業日 | 2022-01-03 | 1729 days ago | Bank Holidays |
成人の日 | 2022-01-10 | 1722 days ago | Public Holidays |
建国記念の日 | 2022-02-11 | 1690 days ago | Public Holidays |
天皇誕生日 | 2022-02-23 | 1678 days ago | Public Holidays |
春分の日 | 2022-03-21 | 1652 days ago | Public Holidays |
昭和の日 | 2022-04-29 | 1613 days ago | Public Holidays |
憲法記念日 | 2022-05-03 | 1609 days ago | Public Holidays |
みどりの日 | 2022-05-04 | 1608 days ago | Public Holidays |
こどもの日 | 2022-05-05 | 1607 days ago | Public Holidays |
海の日 | 2022-07-18 | 1533 days ago | Public Holidays |
山の日 | 2022-08-11 | 1509 days ago | Public Holidays |
敬老の日 | 2022-09-19 | 1470 days ago | Public Holidays |
秋分の日 | 2022-09-23 | 1466 days ago | Public Holidays |
スポーツの日 | 2022-10-10 | 1449 days ago | Public Holidays |
文化の日 | 2022-11-03 | 1425 days ago | Public Holidays |
七五三 | 2022-11-15 | 1413 days ago | Memorial Days |
勤労感謝の日 | 2022-11-23 | 1405 days ago | Public Holidays |
クリスマス | 2022-12-25 | 1373 days ago | Memorial Days |
大晦日 | 2022-12-31 | 1367 days ago | Bank Holidays |
Japan 2022 Holiday Planning Highlights
Japan has 16 public holidays in 2022. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 9 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- 成人の日: 2022-01-08 to 2022-01-10, 3 consecutive days
- 建国記念の日: 2022-02-11 to 2022-02-13, 3 consecutive days
- 春分の日: 2022-03-19 to 2022-03-21, 3 consecutive days
- 昭和の日: 2022-04-29 to 2022-05-01, 3 consecutive days
- 憲法記念日: 2022-05-03 to 2022-05-05, 3 consecutive days
- 海の日: 2022-07-16 to 2022-07-18, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 2 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- 山の日: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2022-08-11 to 2022-08-14
- 文化の日: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2022-11-03 to 2022-11-06
In 2022, 1 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Japan provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
5 is the busiest holiday month, with 3 public holidays.