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Japan Public Holidays 2027

There are 20 public holidays in Japan in 2027, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 3 July 2026.

Public holidays in 2027

The 20 public holidays Japan marks in 2027.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2027FridayNew Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
2 January 2027SaturdayJanuary 2 Bank HolidayJanuary 2 Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in Japan
3 January 2027SundayJanuary 3 Bank HolidayJanuary 3 Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in Japan
11 January 2027MondayComing of Age DayComing of Age Day is a national holiday in Japan
11 February 2027ThursdayNational Foundation DayNational Foundation Day is a national holiday in Japan
23 February 2027TuesdayEmperor's BirthdayEmperor's Birthday is a national holiday in Japan
21 March 2027SundaySpring EquinoxSpring Equinox is a national holiday in Japan
22 March 2027MondaySpring Equinox ObservedSpring Equinox is a national holiday in Japan
29 April 2027ThursdayShōwa DayShōwa Day is a national holiday in Japan
3 May 2027MondayConstitution Memorial DayConstitution Memorial Day is a national holiday in Japan
4 May 2027TuesdayGreenery DayGreenery Day is a national holiday in Japan
5 May 2027WednesdayChildren's DayChildren's Day is a national holiday in Japan
19 July 2027MondaySea DaySea Day is a national holiday in Japan
11 August 2027WednesdayMountain DayMountain Day is a national holiday in Japan
20 September 2027MondayRespect for the Aged DayRespect for the Aged Day is a national holiday in Japan
23 September 2027ThursdayAutumn EquinoxAutumn Equinox is a national holiday in Japan
11 October 2027MondaySports DaySports Day is a national holiday in Japan
3 November 2027WednesdayCulture DayCulture Day is a national holiday in Japan
23 November 2027TuesdayLabor Thanksgiving DayLabor Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in Japan
31 December 2027FridayDecember 31 Bank HolidayDecember 31 Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in Japan

Beyond the public holidays above, Japan also has many observances, seasonal markers and regional dates. OneHaus tracks the full set and keeps them current in your shared home calendar, so you never have to chase them down. Start free.

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Other years

Japan Public Holidays 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Japan in 2027?

There are 20 public holidays in Japan in 2027. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

What are the holiday dates for Japan in 2027?

Every public holiday for Japan in 2027, with its date and day of the week, is in the table above.

Can I add Japan 2027 holidays to my calendar?

Yes. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to Japan's holidays and keeps them current, so they appear in your shared calendar on iPhone and in any browser. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.

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