Public holidays in Japan 2027
Japan has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday · 元日
Long weekendComing of Age Day
Monday · 成人の日
Long weekendFoundation Day
Thursday · 建国記念の日
The Emperor's Birthday
Tuesday · 天皇誕生日
Vernal Equinox Day
Sunday · 春分の日
On the weekendShōwa Day
Thursday · 昭和の日
Constitution Memorial Day
Monday · 憲法記念日
Long weekendGreenery Day
Tuesday · みどりの日
Children's Day
Wednesday · こどもの日
Marine Day
Monday · 海の日
Long weekendMountain Day
Wednesday · 山の日
Respect for the Aged Day
Monday · 敬老の日
Long weekendAutumnal Equinox Day
Thursday · 秋分の日
Sports Day
Monday · スポーツの日
Long weekendCulture Day
Wednesday · 文化の日
Labour Thanksgiving Day
Tuesday · 勤労感謝の日
Working days off
15
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 16
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 1
- Long weekends
- 6
Japan public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Japan’s 16 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 15 fall on a working day and 1 on the weekend. 6 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2027?
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Japan has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 15 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Japan in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Japan fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Vernal Equinox Day (March 21) falls on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Japan’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in Japan in 2027?
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6 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Coming of Age Day, Constitution Memorial Day, Marine Day, Respect for the Aged Day and Sports Day.