Japan public holidays 2027
First public holiday of 2027 (Japan): New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1, 2027, 58 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 17
- On a weekend
- 1
- Long weekends
- 7
Japan public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| January 11 | Monday | Coming of Age Day |
| February 11 | Thursday | Foundation Day |
| February 23 | Tuesday | Emperor's Birthday |
| March 21 | Sunday | Spring Equinox Day |
| March 22 | Monday | Spring Equinox Day (substitute day) |
| April 29 | Thursday | Showa Day |
| May 3 | Monday | Constitution Day |
| May 4 | Tuesday | Greenery Day |
| May 5 | Wednesday | Children's Day |
| July 19 | Monday | Marine Day |
| August 11 | Wednesday | Mountain Day |
| September 20 | Monday | Respect-for-the-Aged Day |
| September 23 | Thursday | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| October 11 | Monday | Sports Day |
| November 3 | Wednesday | Culture Day |
| November 23 | Tuesday | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2027
- January 1 – January 33 days off
- January 9 – January 113 days off
- February 11 – February 144 days off · if you take Friday February 12 off
- February 20 – February 234 days off · if you take Monday February 22 off
- March 20 – March 223 days off
- April 29 – May 57 days off · if you take Friday April 30 off
- May 1 – May 55 days off
- July 17 – July 193 days off
- September 18 – September 203 days off
- September 23 – September 264 days off · if you take Friday September 24 off
- October 9 – October 113 days off
- November 20 – November 234 days off · if you take Monday November 22 off
Other dates (not official days off)
| January 2 | Saturday | January 2nd |
| January 3 | Sunday | January 3rd |
| November 15 | Monday | Seven-Five-Three Festival |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 31 | Friday | New Year's Eve |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2027?
Japan has 17 public holidays in 2027; 1 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2027?
In 2027, Japan has 7 long weekends of three days or more, and 5 more if you take one bridge day off.