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Japan public holidays 2027: 16 holidays, 3 long weekends

In 2027, Japan has 16 public holidays: 15 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 3 long weekends. Vernal Equinox Day falls on March 21, 2027, and May is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

Public holidays in 2027

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's Day—
January 11, 2027MondayComing of Age Day—
February 11, 2027ThursdayNational Foundation Day—
February 23, 2027TuesdayEmperor's Birthday—
March 21, 2027SundayVernal Equinox Day—
March 22, 2027MondaySpring Equinox Day (substitute day)Substitute day
April 29, 2027ThursdayShowa Day—
May 3, 2027MondayConstitution Day—
May 4, 2027TuesdayGreenery Day—
May 5, 2027WednesdayChildren's Day—
July 19, 2027MondayMarine Day—
August 11, 2027WednesdayMountain Day—
September 20, 2027MondayRespect-for-the-Aged Day—
September 23, 2027ThursdayAutumnal Equinox Day—
October 11, 2027MondaySports Day—
November 3, 2027WednesdayCulture Day—
November 23, 2027TuesdayLabor Thanksgiving Day—

2027 calendar

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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
Vernal Equinox DayMarch 21, 2027Sunday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
January 1, 2027 – January 3, 20273No leave neededNew Year's Day
January 9, 2027 – January 11, 20273No leave neededComing of Age Day
January 9, 2027 – January 17, 202794Coming of Age Day
February 11, 2027 – February 14, 202741National Foundation Day
February 20, 2027 – February 23, 202741Emperor's Birthday
March 20, 2027 – March 22, 20273No leave neededVernal Equinox Day, Spring Equinox Day (substitute day)

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
Vernal Equinox DayMarch 21, 20271 later

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