Nov 25, 2019

Golden Week 2020

Does anybody know when the Golden Week holiday is next year?

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ReishiiTravels

Teacher, Traveler, Dancer -
Currently living in Gifu -
I love Japan, dance, cats, food, and fashion!

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genkidesu

on Nov 25

According to the JR rail pass site, it says "in 2020, April 29 falls on a Wednesday. Festivities and travel are expected to continue through Tuesday, May 5." Hope that helps for any travel planning you're doing!

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Eli

on Nov 26

Golden Week is on the same date every year. It consists of the National Holidays April 29 and May 3 to 5. If one of these falls on a Sunday the next following workday would turn into a holiday. In 2020 May 3 is on a Sunday so May 6 becomes a holiday. In 2019 Golden Week was longer than usual due to the new era starting.

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TonetoEdo

on Dec 1

A resource I often suggest to my family and friends abroad, so they know the time and holidays is https://www.timeanddate.com/ The schedule for 2020 is here - https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/japan/2020

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Bella

on Dec 12

I was also wondering! I usually travel outside Japan during Golden Week.

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andikurnia

on Jan 17

is it very crowded in japan when golden week coming?

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