Working Days in Japan 2008
2008 has 248 working days in Japan: 366 days, minus 104 weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and 14 Japanese public holidays on weekdays.
Working days by month, 2008
| Month | Days | Weekend | Holidays | Working days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Jan 1 · New Year's Day Jan 14 · Coming of Age Day | 31 | 8 | 2 | 21 | 168 |
| February Feb 11 · National Foundation Day | 29 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 160 |
| March Mar 20 · Vernal Equinox Day | 31 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 160 |
| April Apr 29 · Shōwa Day | 30 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 168 |
| May May 5 · Children's Day May 6 · Greenery Day (substitute holiday) | 31 | 9 | 2 | 20 | 160 |
| June | 30 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 168 |
| July Jul 21 · Marine Day | 31 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 176 |
| August Aug 11 · Mountain Day | 31 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 160 |
| September Sep 15 · Respect for the Aged Day Sep 23 · Autumnal Equinox Day | 30 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 160 |
| October Oct 13 · Sports Day | 31 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 176 |
| November Nov 3 · Culture Day Nov 24 · Labour Thanksgiving Day (substitute holiday) | 30 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 144 |
| December | 31 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 184 |
| 2008 total | 366 | 104 | 14 | 248 | 1,984 |
Holidays shown are those on weekdays. National holidays (国民の祝日). The equinox days are confirmed each February for the following year. Source: Cabinet Office, national holidays.
Working days by quarter
Working days between two dates
Count business days for any range, and add your own days off.
Japanese public holidays 2008
Every holiday with its date, long weekends and a calendar download.
2008 calendar for Japan
A printable year calendar with the holidays marked.
Working days in Japan 2008: questions and answers
How many working days are there in Japan in 2008?
There are 248 working days in Japan in 2008. The year has 366 days; 104 are weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and 14 are Japanese public holidays that fall on a weekday.
How many working hours are there in 2008?
At 8 hours a day, 248 working days make 1,984 working hours in 2008. Change the hours per day above to see your own total.
How many working days are in each month of 2008?
January 21, February 20, March 20, April 21, May 20, June 21, July 22, August 20, September 20, October 22, November 18 and December 23. December has the most working days and November the fewest.
How are working days counted?
Every day of the year counts unless it is a weekend day (Saturday and Sunday) or one of the Japanese public holidays. A holiday that falls on a weekend is counted once, as a weekend day. Company holidays, personal leave and regional holidays are not taken off. National holidays (国民の祝日). The equinox days are confirmed each February for the following year.
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