Holidays in Japan in 2027

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Japan in 2027. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Japan.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Japan
January 1 2027, Friday
National
January 2 Bank Holiday Japan
January 2 2027, Saturday
Local holiday
January 3 Bank Holiday Japan
January 3 2027, Sunday
Local holiday
Coming of Age Day Japan
January 11 2027, Monday
National
National Foundation Day Japan
February 11 2027, Thursday
National
Valentine's Day Japan
February 14 2027, Sunday
Observance
Emperor's Birthday Japan
February 23 2027, Tuesday
National
Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival Japan
March 3 2027, Wednesday
Observance
Spring Equinox Japan
March 21 2027, Sunday
National
March Equinox Japan
March 21 2027, Sunday
Seasonal
Spring Equinox Japan
March 22 2027, Monday
National
Shōwa Day Japan
April 29 2027, Thursday
National
Constitution Memorial Day Japan
May 3 2027, Monday
National
Greenery Day Japan
May 4 2027, Tuesday
National
Children's Day Japan
May 5 2027, Wednesday
National
June Solstice Japan
June 21 2027, Monday
Seasonal
Star Festival Japan
July 7 2027, Wednesday
Observance
Sea Day Japan
July 19 2027, Monday
National
Hiroshima Memorial Day Japan
August 6 2027, Friday
Observance
Nagasaki Memorial Day Japan
August 9 2027, Monday
Observance
Mountain Day Japan
August 11 2027, Wednesday
National
Respect for the Aged Day Japan
September 20 2027, Monday
National
Autumn Equinox Japan
September 23 2027, Thursday
National
September Equinox Japan
September 23 2027, Thursday
Seasonal
Sports Day Japan
October 11 2027, Monday
National
Culture Day Japan
November 3 2027, Wednesday
National
7-5-3 Day Japan
November 15 2027, Monday
Observance
Labor Thanksgiving Day Japan
November 23 2027, Tuesday
National
December Solstice Japan
December 22 2027, Wednesday
Seasonal
Christmas Japan
December 25 2027, Saturday
Observance
December 31 Bank Holiday Japan
December 31 2027, Friday
Local holiday