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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Greenery Day
Thursday, May 4, 2028
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Reduced
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
THU
04
Holiday
FRI
05
Bridge Day
SAT
06
Weekend
SUN
07
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on May 5
📣 Traveler notes
Japan is a dense East Asian island nation blending traditional values and natural beauty with modern life. While major cities can be hectic, Japanese culture emphasizes tranquility and inner balance.
- New Year (Oshōgatsu): A major holiday (Dec 30 - Jan 3) leading to massive travel congestion.
- Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing): Popular festivals in March/April, especially in crowded spots like Kyoto.
- Golden Week: A significant period (April 29 - May 5) with multiple public holidays, causing extreme crowds and high costs.
- Summer Festivals: Includes local 'matsuri' and fireworks (hanabi), such as Tanabata on July 7th.
About this holiday
Formerly observed as Emperor Shōwa's birthday on April 29, this holiday was renamed 'Greenery Day' after Emperor Akihito's ascension in 1989. It encourages appreciation for nature and blessings, and is often included in the extended Golden Week period.