🇯🇵Japan 2027 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Japan in 2027, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 22 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
元日 | 2027-01-01 | 95 days remaining | Public Holidays |
銀行休業日 | 2027-01-02 | 96 days remaining | Bank Holidays |
銀行休業日 | 2027-01-03 | 97 days remaining | Bank Holidays |
成人の日 | 2027-01-11 | 105 days remaining | Public Holidays |
建国記念の日 | 2027-02-11 | 136 days remaining | Public Holidays |
天皇誕生日 | 2027-02-23 | 148 days remaining | Public Holidays |
春分の日 | 2027-03-21 | 174 days remaining | Public Holidays |
春分の日 (振替休日) | 2027-03-22 | 175 days remaining | Public Holidays |
昭和の日 | 2027-04-29 | 213 days remaining | Public Holidays |
憲法記念日 | 2027-05-03 | 217 days remaining | Public Holidays |
みどりの日 | 2027-05-04 | 218 days remaining | Public Holidays |
こどもの日 | 2027-05-05 | 219 days remaining | Public Holidays |
海の日 | 2027-07-19 | 294 days remaining | Public Holidays |
山の日 | 2027-08-11 | 317 days remaining | Public Holidays |
敬老の日 | 2027-09-20 | 357 days remaining | Public Holidays |
秋分の日 | 2027-09-23 | 360 days remaining | Public Holidays |
スポーツの日 | 2027-10-11 | 378 days remaining | Public Holidays |
文化の日 | 2027-11-03 | 401 days remaining | Public Holidays |
七五三 | 2027-11-15 | 413 days remaining | Memorial Days |
勤労感謝の日 | 2027-11-23 | 421 days remaining | Public Holidays |
クリスマス | 2027-12-25 | 453 days remaining | Memorial Days |
大晦日 | 2027-12-31 | 459 days remaining | Bank Holidays |
Japan 2027 Holiday Planning Highlights
Japan has 17 public holidays in 2027. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 7 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- 元日: 2027-01-01 to 2027-01-03, 3 consecutive days
- 成人の日: 2027-01-09 to 2027-01-11, 3 consecutive days
- 春分の日: 2027-03-20 to 2027-03-22, 3 consecutive days
- 憲法記念日: 2027-05-01 to 2027-05-05, 5 consecutive days
- 海の日: 2027-07-17 to 2027-07-19, 3 consecutive days
- 敬老の日: 2027-09-18 to 2027-09-20, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 5 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- 建国記念の日: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2027-02-11 to 2027-02-14
- 天皇誕生日: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2027-02-20 to 2027-02-23
- 昭和の日: after taking leave, enjoy 7 consecutive days from 2027-04-29 to 2027-05-05
- 秋分の日: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2027-09-23 to 2027-09-26
- 勤労感謝の日: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2027-11-20 to 2027-11-23
In 2027, 1 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Japan provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
5 is the busiest holiday month, with 3 public holidays.