Japan Public Holidays 2027
Japan observes 16 public holidays in 2027.
- First:
- New Year's Day —
- Last:
- Labour Thanksgiving Day —
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Japan 2027 Calendar
January 2027
Holidays in January
- 1FriVariable
New Year's Day
元日
- 11MonVariable
Coming of Age Day
成人の日
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§ II · Most-Searched
Most-searched holidays in Japan, 2027
01
New Year's Day
元日
Friday, January 1, 2027- “lunar new year いつ”
02
Mountain Day
山の日
Wednesday, August 11, 2027- “山の日 いつから”
- “山の日 なぜ”
03
Vernal Equinox Day
春分の日
Sunday, March 21, 2027- “春分の日 2026”
- “春分の日 祝日”
04
The Emperor's Birthday
天皇誕生日
Tuesday, February 23, 2027- “天皇誕生日 2026”
05
Sports Day
スポーツの日
Monday, October 11, 2027- “スポーツの日とは”
- “sports day 体育祭”
06
Shōwa Day
昭和の日
Thursday, April 29, 2027- “shōwa day celebration”
- “shōwa day traditions”
- “昭和の日”
Long weekends
Holidays adjacent to the weekend, in Japan, 2027.
- 4days
Jan 8 — Jan 11, 2027
Coming of Age Day
- 4days
Apr 30 — May 3, 2027
Constitution Memorial Day
- 4days
Jul 16 — Jul 19, 2027
Marine Day
- 4days
Sep 17 — Sep 20, 2027
Respect for the Aged Day
- 4days
Oct 8 — Oct 11, 2027
Sports Day
All public holidays in 2027
- Jan1Variable
- Jan11Variable
Coming of Age Day
Mon · January 11, 2027
成人の日
- Feb11Variable
Foundation Day
Thu · February 11, 2027
建国記念の日
- Feb23Variable
The Emperor's Birthday
Tue · February 23, 2027
天皇誕生日
- Mar21Variable
Vernal Equinox Day
Sun · March 21, 2027
春分の日
falls on a weekend - Apr29Variable
Shōwa Day
Thu · April 29, 2027
昭和の日
- May3Variable
- May4Variable
Greenery Day
Tue · May 4, 2027
みどりの日
- May5Variable
Children's Day
Wed · May 5, 2027
こどもの日
- Jul19Variable
Marine Day
Mon · July 19, 2027
海の日
- Aug11Variable
Mountain Day
Wed · August 11, 2027
山の日
- Sep20Variable
Respect for the Aged Day
Mon · September 20, 2027
敬老の日
- Sep23Variable
Autumnal Equinox Day
Thu · September 23, 2027
秋分の日
- Oct11Variable
Sports Day
Mon · October 11, 2027
スポーツの日
- Nov3Variable
Culture Day
Wed · November 3, 2027
文化の日
- Nov23Variable
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About this calendar
In 2027, Japan observes 16 public holidays, beginning with New Year's Day on and ending with Labour Thanksgiving Day on . These are official days on which government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are closed.
Holidays here include a mix of fixed dates (such as New Year's Day and national independence days) and variable dates (such as religious holidays that follow lunar or ecclesiastical calendars). Variable holidays may shift by 1–2 days from year to year.
When a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the practice of observing a substitute day off varies by employer, sector, and employment contract.