Public Holidays in Japan, 2027
See all 16 public holidays and which day of the week they fall on.
Planning a day off?
If you work part-time or choose a daycare day, Monday gives you the most public holidays in 2027 (5 days). That's 5 more free days than Saturday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Monday is your most disrupted weekday over 2027 with 5 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Mondays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Monday 5 holidays
2027
- Mon 11 Jan Coming of Age Day (成人の日)
- Mon 3 May Constitution Memorial Day (憲法記念日)
- Mon 19 Jul Marine Day (海の日)
- Mon 20 Sep Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日)
- Mon 11 Oct Sports Day (スポーツの日)
Tuesday 3 holidays
2027
- Tue 23 Feb The Emperor's Birthday (天皇誕生日)
- Tue 4 May Greenery Day (みどりの日)
- Tue 23 Nov Labour Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日)
Wednesday 3 holidays
2027
- Wed 5 May Children's Day (こどもの日)
- Wed 11 Aug Mountain Day (山の日)
- Wed 3 Nov Culture Day (文化の日)
Thursday 3 holidays
2027
- Thu 11 Feb Foundation Day (建国記念の日)
- Thu 29 Apr Shōwa Day (昭和の日)
- Thu 23 Sep Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日)
Sunday 1 holiday
2027
- Sun 21 Mar Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日)
Friday 1 holiday
2027
- Fri 1 Jan New Year's Day (元日)
Working days overview
| Month | 2027 |
|---|---|
| January | 19 (-2) |
| February | 18 (-2) |
| March | 23 |
| April | 21 (-1) |
| May | 18 (-3) |
| June | 22 |
| July | 21 (-1) |
| August | 21 (-1) |
| September | 20 (-2) |
| October | 20 (-1) |
| November | 20 (-2) |
| December | 23 |
| Total | 246 |
Long weekends in 2027
1 Jan - 3 Jan
9 Jan - 11 Jan
11 Feb - 14 Feb
Requires a bridge day
20 Feb - 23 Feb
Requires a bridge day
29 Apr - 5 May
Requires a bridge day
17 Jul - 19 Jul
18 Sep - 20 Sep
23 Sep - 26 Sep
Requires a bridge day
9 Oct - 11 Oct
20 Nov - 23 Nov
Requires a bridge day
Scheduling impact for Japan
Japan’s public holiday calendar includes multiple holiday clusters, especially around Golden Week and year-end. Consecutive national holidays can create sharp drops in availability and unusual demand shifts.
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