Golden Week (Japan)
| Golden Week | |
|---|---|
| Official name | ゴールデンウィーク (Gōruden Wīku) |
| Also called | Ōgon Shūkan (黄金週間; lit. 'golden week') Haru no Ōgata Renkyū (春の大型連休; lit. 'long spring holiday series') |
| Observed by | Japan |
| Type | National |
| Celebrations | Numerous national holiday events |
| Date | 29 April – 5 May |
| Frequency | Annual |
Golden Week (Japanese: ゴールデンウィーク, Hepburn: Gōruden Wīku) or Ōgon Shūkan (黄金週間) is a holiday period in Japan from 29 April to 5 May containing multiple public holidays. It is also known as Haru no Ōgata Renkyū (春の大型連休; Long spring holiday series).
One of Japan's largest holiday periods of the year, Golden Week often sees a surge in vacation travel throughout the country. Despite the name, only 4 days of the week are officially designated as public holidays, with workers often opting to take the full week off.