Public Holidays in Japan, 2027
Japan observes 16 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 1 of which falls on the weekend. The table below lists every date the holiday calendar records.
- Public holidays
- 16
- On a weekend
- 1
- Regional only
- 0
- Business days 2027
- 246
Nationwide
Japan holiday calendar 2027
Dates marked nationwide are days off across Japan. Entries showing a region count, or an observance type, are not deducted from business day calculations.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 11 January 2027 | Monday | Coming of Age Day | Nationwide |
| 11 February 2027 | Thursday | Foundation Day | Nationwide |
| 23 February 2027 | Tuesday | The Emperor's Birthday | Nationwide |
| 21 March 2027 | Sunday(weekend) | Vernal Equinox Day | Nationwide |
| 29 April 2027 | Thursday | Shōwa Day | Nationwide |
| 3 May 2027 | Monday | Constitution Memorial Day | Nationwide |
| 4 May 2027 | Tuesday | Greenery Day | Nationwide |
| 5 May 2027 | Wednesday | Children's Day | Nationwide |
| 19 July 2027 | Monday | Marine Day | Nationwide |
| 11 August 2027 | Wednesday | Mountain Day | Nationwide |
| 20 September 2027 | Monday | Respect for the Aged Day | Nationwide |
| 23 September 2027 | Thursday | Autumnal Equinox Day | Nationwide |
| 11 October 2027 | Monday | Sports Day | Nationwide |
| 3 November 2027 | Wednesday | Culture Day | Nationwide |
| 23 November 2027 | Tuesday | Labour Thanksgiving Day | Nationwide |
Which holidays actually give a day off in 2027?
15 of Japan's 16 nationwide public holidays land on a working day in 2027, so those are the ones that shorten the working year. The remaining 1 fall on Saturday and Sunday: Vernal Equinox Day (21 March 2027).
After removing weekends and holidays, 2027 leaves 246 business days in Japan.
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