Japan Public Holidays 2027
The 2027 public holiday calendar for Japan contains 17 national dates. Holidays run from 元日 in January through to 勤労感謝の日 at the end of the year. 1 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday this year, so the number of extra days away from the desk depends on the calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 元日 | January 1, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| 成人の日 | January 11, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 建国記念の日 | February 11, 2027 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| 天皇誕生日 | February 23, 2027 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| 春分の日 | March 21, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 春分の日 (振替休日) | March 22, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 昭和の日 | April 29, 2027 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| 憲法記念日 | May 3, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| みどりの日 | May 4, 2027 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| こどもの日 | May 5, 2027 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| 海の日 | July 19, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 山の日 | August 11, 2027 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| 敬老の日 | September 20, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 秋分の日 | September 23, 2027 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| スポーツの日 | October 11, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 文化の日 | November 3, 2027 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| 勤労感謝の日 | November 23, 2027 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
The busiest stretch is May (3 holidays), a good window to plan around if you rely on offices, banks or schools being open. Below you will find the full 2027 list for Japan, sorted by date, with the weekday marked for quick planning. Only nationwide public holidays are included here, which keeps the Japan calendar clean and comparable.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2027?
Japan has 17 national public holidays in 2027. The first is 元日 on January 1, 2027 and the last is 勤労感謝の日 on November 23, 2027.
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in Japan?
The first public holiday of 2027 is 元日, which falls on January 1, 2027, a Friday.
What is the last public holiday of 2027 in Japan?
The final national public holiday of 2027 is 勤労感謝の日 on November 23, 2027, a Tuesday.
Are regional holidays included for Japan?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Japan are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Japan
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Japan public holiday calendar across years: