Public holidays in Japan, 2027
16 public holidays, 15 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Japan drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Friday 1 January.
2027 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Friday |
| 11 January | Coming of Age Day | Monday |
| 11 February | Foundation Day | Thursday |
| 23 February | Emperor's Birthday | Tuesday |
| 21 March | Spring Equinox Day | Sunday |
| 29 April | Showa Day | Thursday |
| 3 May | Constitution Day | Monday |
| 4 May | Greenery Day | Tuesday |
| 5 May | Children's Day | Wednesday |
| 19 July | Marine Day | Monday |
| 11 August | Mountain Day | Wednesday |
| 20 September | Respect-for-the-Aged Day | Monday |
| 23 September | Autumnal Equinox Day | Thursday |
| 11 October | Sports Day | Monday |
| 3 November | Culture Day | Wednesday |
| 23 November | Labor Thanksgiving Day | Tuesday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2027?
16 nationwide public holidays, 15 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Japan?
New Year's Day, on Friday 1 January 2027.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.