Japan 2027 Holiday Calendar
Every public holiday, long weekend, make-up workday and leave tip for the year, on one page.
This year includes projected or provisional dates that are not yet officially confirmed.
Long weekends in 2027
| Break | Days | Includes | Monthly view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (Fri) – Jan 3 (Sun) | 3 days | New Year's Day | View month |
| Jan 9 (Sat) – Jan 11 (Mon) | 3 days | Coming of Age Day | View month |
| Mar 20 (Sat) – Mar 22 (Mon) | 3 days | Vernal Equinox Day, Substitute Holiday | View month |
| May 1 (Sat) – May 5 (Wed) | 5 days | Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day | View month |
| Jul 17 (Sat) – Jul 19 (Mon) | 3 days | Marine Day | View month |
| Sep 18 (Sat) – Sep 20 (Mon) | 3 days | Respect for the Aged Day | View month |
| Oct 9 (Sat) – Oct 11 (Mon) | 3 days | Sports Day | View month |
Best leave hacks of 2027
The most efficient ways to stretch the year (at most 2 leave days each).
- Take leave Take May 6, May 7 → 9-day break (May 1 – May 9)
- Take leave Take Sep 21, Sep 22 → 6-day break (Sep 18 – Sep 23)
- Take leave Take Dec 31 → 4-day break (Dec 31 – Jan 3)
- Take leave Take Feb 12 → 4-day break (Feb 11 – Feb 14)
- Take leave Take Mar 19 → 4-day break (Mar 19 – Mar 22)
- Take leave Take Jul 16 → 4-day break (Jul 16 – Jul 19)
⚔️ Epic quests of the year (3 leave days)
Rare chances where a third leave day stretches the break to 9+ days. Months that cannot reach that bar never appear here.
- Take leave Take Apr 30, May 6, May 7 → 10-day break (Apr 30 – May 9) View month
All public holidays in 2027
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Jan 11 | Mon | Coming of Age Day |
| Feb 11 | Thu | National Foundation Day |
| Feb 23 | Tue | Emperor's Birthday |
| Mar 21 | Sun | Vernal Equinox Day |
| Mar 22 | Mon | Substitute Holiday |
| Apr 29 | Thu | Showa Day |
| May 3 | Mon | Constitution Memorial Day |
| May 4 | Tue | Greenery Day |
| May 5 | Wed | Children's Day |
| Jul 19 | Mon | Marine Day |
| Aug 11 | Wed | Mountain Day |
| Sep 20 | Mon | Respect for the Aged Day |
| Sep 23 | Thu | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| Oct 11 | Mon | Sports Day |
| Nov 3 | Wed | Culture Day |
| Nov 23 | Tue | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
Make-up workdays in 2027
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2027?
17 public holidays in total, forming 7 breaks of three days or more. See the full list on this page.
What is the longest break in 2027?
The longest break runs May 1 to May 5, 5 days in total (Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day).
Are there make-up workdays in 2027?
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2027.
What is the smartest leave to take in 2027?
One of the best: take May 6, May 7 (2 day(s)) to stretch into a 9-day break from May 1 to May 9. See the leave planner above.