2027

Public holidays in Japan in 2027

Japan has 17 public holidays in 2027. 1 of them falls on the weekend (Saturday and Sunday). The month with the most public holidays is May (3).

All public holidays in Japan in 2027

• New Year's Day (元日) – Friday, January 1, 2027
• Coming of Age Day (成人の日) – Monday, January 11, 2027
• Foundation Day (建国記念の日) – Thursday, February 11, 2027
• Emperor's Birthday (天皇誕生日) – Tuesday, February 23, 2027
• Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日) – Sunday, March 21, 2027
• Substitute Holiday (振替休日) – Monday, March 22, 2027
• Showa Day (昭和の日) – Thursday, April 29, 2027
• Constitution Day (憲法記念日) – Monday, May 3, 2027
• Greenery Day (みどりの日) – Tuesday, May 4, 2027
• Children's Day (こどもの日) – Wednesday, May 5, 2027
• Marine Day (海の日) – Monday, July 19, 2027
• Mountain Day (山の日) – Wednesday, August 11, 2027
• Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日) – Monday, September 20, 2027
• Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日) – Thursday, September 23, 2027
• Sports Day (スポーツの日) – Monday, October 11, 2027
• Culture Day (文化の日) – Wednesday, November 3, 2027
• Labor Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日) – Tuesday, November 23, 2027

Long weekends and bridge days in Japan in 2027

The weekend in Japan: Saturday and Sunday. Japan has 7 long weekends in 2027: three days or more off in a row thanks to a public holiday.

• Fri, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 3 – 3 days off (New Year's Day)
• Sat, Jan 9 – Mon, Jan 11 – 3 days off (Coming of Age Day)
• Sat, Mar 20 – Mon, Mar 22 – 3 days off (Vernal Equinox Day, Substitute Holiday)
• Sat, May 1 – Wed, May 5 – 5 days off (Constitution Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day)
• Sat, Jul 17 – Mon, Jul 19 – 3 days off (Marine Day)
• Sat, Sep 18 – Mon, Sep 20 – 3 days off (Respect for the Aged Day)
• Sat, Oct 9 – Mon, Oct 11 – 3 days off (Sports Day)

Bridge days: a few days off, a long break

• Take Fri, Feb 12 off: 4 days off in a row, Thu, Feb 11 – Sun, Feb 14 (Foundation Day)
• Take Mon, Feb 22 off: 4 days off in a row, Sat, Feb 20 – Tue, Feb 23 (Emperor's Birthday)
• Take Fri, Apr 30 off: 7 days off in a row, Thu, Apr 29 – Wed, May 5 (Showa Day, Constitution Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day)
• Take 2 days off (Thu, May 6 and Fri, May 7): 9 days off in a row, Sat, May 1 – Sun, May 9 (Constitution Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day)
• Take 2 days off (Mon, Aug 9 and Tue, Aug 10): 5 days off in a row, Sat, Aug 7 – Wed, Aug 11 (Mountain Day)
• Take 2 days off (Thu, Aug 12 and Fri, Aug 13): 5 days off in a row, Wed, Aug 11 – Sun, Aug 15 (Mountain Day)
• Take 2 days off (Tue, Sep 21 and Wed, Sep 22): 6 days off in a row, Sat, Sep 18 – Thu, Sep 23 (Respect for the Aged Day, Autumnal Equinox Day)
• Take Fri, Sep 24 off: 4 days off in a row, Thu, Sep 23 – Sun, Sep 26 (Autumnal Equinox Day)
• Take 2 days off (Mon, Nov 1 and Tue, Nov 2): 5 days off in a row, Sat, Oct 30 – Wed, Nov 3 (Culture Day)
• Take 2 days off (Thu, Nov 4 and Fri, Nov 5): 5 days off in a row, Wed, Nov 3 – Sun, Nov 7 (Culture Day)
• Take Mon, Nov 22 off: 4 days off in a row, Sat, Nov 20 – Tue, Nov 23 (Labor Thanksgiving Day)

2027 at a glance

• 2027 has 365 days.
• 2027 starts on a Friday and ends on a Friday.
• 2027 has the same calendar as 2021 and 2038.
• Public holidays in Japan: 17

Monthly calendars for 2027

• January 2027 – 2 holidays
• February 2027 – 2 holidays
• March 2027 – 2 holidays
• April 2027 – 1 holiday
• May 2027 – 3 holidays
• June 2027 – 0 holidays
• July 2027 – 1 holiday
• August 2027 – 1 holiday
• September 2027 – 2 holidays
• October 2027 – 1 holiday
• November 2027 – 2 holidays
• December 2027 – 0 holidays

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Public holidays 2027 in nearby countries

• Macau – 10 holidays
• Mongolia – 16 holidays
• North Korea – 22 holidays
• South Korea – 24 holidays
• Taiwan – 24 holidays
• China – 19 holidays