🇨🇭 holidays in Japan
Plan your 2026 trip from— see which holidays align with the best conditions in Japan.
Visa-free 90 days
Best Match
May 2026
Whit Monday, Ascension Day — Late Spring in Japan. Weather: 4/5. Crowds: medium. Prices: medium.
Month-by-Month: Switzerland Holidays × Japan Conditions
January
3/5
🇨🇭 Your holidays:New Year's Day4 days off
Winter0–10°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
April
5/5
🇨🇭 Your holidays:Good Friday, Easter Monday4 days off
Spring10–20°Chigh crowdshigh prices
May
4/5
🇨🇭 Your holidays:Whit Monday, Ascension Day7 days off
Late Spring15–24°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
August
3/5
🇨🇭 Your holidays:Swiss National Day1 days off
Summer25–33°Chigh crowdshigh prices
December
3/5
🇨🇭 Your holidays:Boxing Day / St. Stephen's Day, Christmas Day3 days off
Winter2–12°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
Frequently Asked Questions
- When should I visit Japan from Switzerland?
- May is the best match — you have Whit Monday, Ascension Day off, and Japan has medium crowds with 4/5 weather.
- Which Switzerland holidays fall during Japan's best season?
- Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday, Ascension Day align with good weather in Japan.
- Is Japan crowded during Switzerland holidays?
- April, August tend to be busy. Book accommodation early for these months.
- Do I need a visa to visit Japan from Switzerland?
- Switzerland passport holders can enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.