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Japan national holidays in 1988 (14 days)
Holidays14vs 1987: +1
Dates from the Cabinet Office national holiday CSV (official).
On Sat/Sun1
Substitute holidays2
Breaks of 3+ days7longest 3 days
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1988 | Fri | New Year's Day 元日 |
| Jan 15, 1988 | Fri | Coming of Age Day 成人の日 |
| Feb 11, 1988 | Thu | National Foundation Day 建国記念の日 |
| Mar 20, 1988 | Sun | Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日 |
| Mar 21, 1988 | Mon | Substitute / bridge holiday (休日) 休日 |
| Apr 29, 1988 | Fri | Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日 |
| May 3, 1988 | Tue | Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日 |
| May 4, 1988 | Wed | Substitute / bridge holiday (休日) 休日 |
| May 5, 1988 | Thu | Children's Day こどもの日 |
| Sep 15, 1988 | Thu | Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日 |
| Sep 23, 1988 | Fri | Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日 |
| Oct 10, 1988 | Mon | Health and Sports Day (until 2019) 体育の日 |
| Nov 3, 1988 | Thu | Culture Day 文化の日 |
| Nov 23, 1988 | Wed | Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日 |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3+ days
| Period | Length |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1988 – Jan 3, 1988 | 3 days |
| Jan 15, 1988 – Jan 17, 1988 | 3 days |
| Mar 19, 1988 – Mar 21, 1988 | 3 days |
| Apr 29, 1988 – May 1, 1988 | 3 days |
| May 3, 1988 – May 5, 1988 | 3 days |
| Sep 23, 1988 – Sep 25, 1988 | 3 days |
| Oct 8, 1988 – Oct 10, 1988 | 3 days |