Official public holidays
Public holidays in Japan 2027
The 17 national public holidays of Japan in 2027.
- Friday 1 January
New Year's Day
元日
- Monday 11 January
Coming of Age Day
成人の日
- Thursday 11 February
Foundation Day
建国記念の日
- Tuesday 23 February
Emperor's Birthday
天皇誕生日
- Sunday 21 March
Spring Equinox Day
春分の日
- Monday 22 March
Spring Equinox Day
春分の日
- Thursday 29 April
Showa Day
昭和の日
- Monday 3 May
Constitution Day
憲法記念日
- Tuesday 4 May
Greenery Day
みどりの日
- Wednesday 5 May
Children's Day
こどもの日
- Monday 19 July
Marine Day
海の日
- Wednesday 11 August
Mountain Day
山の日
- Monday 20 September
Respect-for-the-Aged Day
敬老の日
- Thursday 23 September
Autumnal Equinox Day
秋分の日
- Monday 11 October
Sports Day
スポーツの日
- Wednesday 3 November
Culture Day
文化の日
- Tuesday 23 November
Labor Thanksgiving Day
勤労感謝の日
Only official national public holidays are included, not regional or local ones.
See all countriesFrequently asked questions
How many national public holidays does Japan have in 2027?
Japan has 17 national public holidays in 2027.
What are the public holidays in Japan in 2027?
January 1: New Year's Day; January 11: Coming of Age Day; February 11: Foundation Day; February 23: Emperor's Birthday; March 21: Spring Equinox Day; March 22: Spring Equinox Day; April 29: Showa Day; May 3: Constitution Day; May 4: Greenery Day; May 5: Children's Day; July 19: Marine Day; August 11: Mountain Day; September 20: Respect-for-the-Aged Day; September 23: Autumnal Equinox Day; October 11: Sports Day; November 3: Culture Day; November 23: Labor Thanksgiving Day.