Japan public holidays 2027
In 2027, Japan has 17 public holidays – 16 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.
Public holidays Japan 2027
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2027 | Friday | New Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country. |
| 01/11/2027 | Monday | Coming of Age Day |
| 02/11/2027 | Thursday | Foundation Day |
| 02/23/2027 | Tuesday | Emperor's Birthday |
| 03/21/2027 | Sunday | Spring Equinox Day |
| 03/22/2027 | Monday | Spring Equinox Day (substitute day) |
| 04/29/2027 | Thursday | Showa Day |
| 05/03/2027 | Monday | Constitution Day |
| 05/04/2027 | Tuesday | Greenery Day |
| 05/05/2027 | Wednesday | Children's Day |
| 07/19/2027 | Monday | Marine Day |
| 08/11/2027 | Wednesday | Mountain Day |
| 09/20/2027 | Monday | Respect-for-the-Aged Day |
| 09/23/2027 | Thursday | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| 10/11/2027 | Monday | Sports Day |
| 11/03/2027 | Wednesday | Culture Day |
| 11/23/2027 | Tuesday | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
Long weekends 2027: more days off with less leave
Make the most of your vacation days in Japan in 2027 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:
| Period | Holiday | Leave days | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/09 – 01/17/2027 | Coming of Age Day | 4 | 9 |
| 02/11 – 02/14/2027 | Foundation Day | 1 | 4 |
| 02/20 – 02/23/2027 | Emperor's Birthday | 1 | 4 |
| 03/20 – 03/28/2027 | Spring Equinox Day (substitute day) | 4 | 9 |
| 04/29 – 05/05/2027 | Showa Day | 1 | 7 |
| 07/17 – 07/25/2027 | Marine Day | 4 | 9 |
| 08/07 – 08/11/2027 | Mountain Day | 2 | 5 |
| 09/18 – 09/23/2027 | Respect-for-the-Aged Day | 2 | 6 |
| 09/23 – 09/26/2027 | Autumnal Equinox Day | 1 | 4 |
| 10/09 – 10/17/2027 | Sports Day | 4 | 9 |
| 10/30 – 11/03/2027 | Culture Day | 2 | 5 |
| 11/20 – 11/23/2027 | Labor Thanksgiving Day | 1 | 4 |
Japan 2027 in numbers
- Public holidays
- 17
- on weekdays
- 16
- on weekends
- 1
- Weekday holidays 2026
- 17
- Working days (Japan)
- 245
Partial or optional days off
| 01/02/2027 | Saturday | January 2nd |
| 01/03/2027 | Sunday | January 3rd |
| 12/31/2027 | Friday | New Year's Eve |
Other observances 2027
| 11/15/2027 | Monday | Seven-Five-Three Festival |
| 12/25/2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2027?
Japan has 17 public holidays in 2027. 16 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in Japan?
The first public holiday of 2027 in Japan is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.
When are the best long weekends in Japan in 2027?
We found 12 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is April 29, 2027 – May 5, 2027.
Are there more weekday holidays in 2027 than in 2026?
In 2027, 16 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 17 in 2026.