2052 Holidays - Japan
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Monday | Jan. 1, 2052 | National | All |
| New Year's Holiday (In Lieu) | Monday | Jan. 1, 2052 | Government | All |
| New Year's Holiday | Tuesday | Jan. 2, 2052 | Government | All |
| New Year's Holiday | Wednesday | Jan. 3, 2052 | Government | All |
| Coming-of-Age Day | Monday | Jan. 8, 2052 | National | All |
| National Foundation Day (In Lieu) | Monday | Feb. 12, 2052 | National | All |
| The Emperor's Birthday | Friday | Feb. 23, 2052 | National | All |
| Vernal Equinox Day * | Wednesday | March 20, 2052 | National | All |
| Showa Day | Monday | April 29, 2052 | National | All |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Friday | May 3, 2052 | National | All |
| Greenery Day | Saturday | May 4, 2052 | National | All |
| Children's Day | Sunday | May 5, 2052 | National | All |
| Marine Day | Monday | July 15, 2052 | National | All |
| Mountain Day (In Lieu) | Monday | Aug. 12, 2052 | National | All |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Monday | Sept. 16, 2052 | National | All |
| Autumnal Equinox Day * | Sunday | Sept. 22, 2052 | National | All |
| Health-Sports Day | Monday | Oct. 14, 2052 | National | All |
| Culture Day (In Lieu) | Monday | Nov. 4, 2052 | National | All |
| Labour Thanksgiving Day | Saturday | Nov. 23, 2052 | National | All |
| New Year's Holiday (In Lieu) | Monday | Dec. 30, 2052 | Government | All |
| New Year's Holiday | Monday | Dec. 30, 2052 | Government | All |
| New Year's Holiday | Tuesday | Dec. 31, 2052 | Government | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Japan workweek and weekend
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend |
Japan Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. General Observance
- Public holidays in Japan are established by the Public Holiday Law and published in the official holiday calendar.
- These holidays include national celebrations (e.g., National Foundation Day, Emperor’s Birthday) and seasonal observances (e.g., Vernal Equinox Day, Autumnal Equinox Day).
2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Sunday
- If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes a public holiday, known as Holiday Transfer Day (振替休日, Furikae Kyūjitsu).
- This ensures that employees receive a weekday off in lieu of the holiday falling on a Sunday.
3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Saturday
- If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on that day.
- There is no automatic substitution to another weekday.
4. Consecutive Holidays (Golden Week & Silver Week)
- Japan has periods of consecutive public holidays, such as Golden Week (April 29 to early May) and Silver Week (September, when holidays align).
- These consecutive holidays create extended breaks for workers, but they are not "bridge holidays" in the formal sense.
5. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)
- If a single non-holiday day falls between two public holidays, it automatically becomes a public holiday under the Holiday Transfer Law.
- This creates long weekends or extended breaks without requiring additional employer action.
6. Additional Notes
- Employers must adhere to the official holiday calendar published by the Japanese government.
- Employees working on a public holiday are entitled to compensatory leave or premium pay as prescribed by Japanese labor law.
- For the most up-to-date information, always consult the latest official holiday calendar and any government announcements.