Japan Public Holidays 2027
Japan has 16 national holidays in 2027, plus one substitute holiday on Mar 22 (because the Vernal Equinox falls on a Sunday). Golden Week stretches to a full 5 days from May 1–5, while there is no Silver Week this year.
National holidays
16
Golden Week
May 1–5 · 5 days
Substitute days
1
Silver Week
None in 2027
2027 Japan calendar
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Japan public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| January 11, 2027 | Monday | Coming of Age DaySecond Monday of January.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| February 11, 2027 | Thursday | National Foundation DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| February 23, 2027 | Tuesday | The Emperor's BirthdayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| March 21, 2027 | Sunday | Vernal Equinox DayFalls on a Sunday, so the following Monday is a substitute holiday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 22, 2027 | Monday | Substitute HolidayFor Vernal Equinox Day, which falls on Sunday Mar 21.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| April 29, 2027 | Thursday | Shōwa DayStart of the Golden Week period.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 3, 2027 | Monday | Constitution Memorial DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| May 4, 2027 | Tuesday | Greenery DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| May 5, 2027 | Wednesday | Children's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| July 19, 2027 | Monday | Marine DayThird Monday of July.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 11, 2027 | Wednesday | Mountain DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| September 20, 2027 | Monday | Respect for the Aged DayThird Monday of September.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 23, 2027 | Thursday | Autumnal Equinox DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| October 11, 2027 | Monday | Sports DaySecond Monday of October.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 3, 2027 | Wednesday | Culture DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| November 23, 2027 | Tuesday | Labor Thanksgiving DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
Japan long weekends in 2027
New Year
3 daysJan 1 – 3
Fri–Sun: New Year’s Day falls on a Friday.
Coming of Age Day
3 daysJan 9 – 11
Vernal Equinox Day
3 daysMar 20 – 22
Sat–Mon: the Vernal Equinox falls on Sunday Mar 21, so Mar 22 becomes a substitute holiday.
Golden Week
5 daysMay 1 – 5
Sat–Wed: a weekend (May 1–2) flows straight into Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day and Children’s Day (May 3–5) for a full 5-day break. Shōwa Day (Apr 29) is a Thursday just before.
Marine Day
3 daysJul 17 – 19
Respect for the Aged Day
3 daysSep 18 – 20
Sports Day
3 daysOct 9 – 11
A 5-day Golden Week in 2027 — but no Silver Week
In 2027 Golden Week lines up neatly: May 1 and 2 fall on the weekend, then Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day and Children’s Day follow on May 3–5, producing a clean 5-day break from May 1–5. Shōwa Day (Apr 29) is a Thursday just before. There is no Silver Week in 2027 — Respect for the Aged Day (Sep 20) and the Autumnal Equinox (Sep 23) are three days apart but no working day is sandwiched in a way that triggers a bridge holiday.
The March 22 substitute holiday (振替休日)
When a national holiday falls on a Sunday, Japanese law makes the next non-holiday day a substitute holiday (振替休日). In 2027 the Vernal Equinox lands on Sunday Mar 21, so Monday Mar 22 becomes a substitute holiday — the only one of the year — turning Mar 20–22 into a three-day weekend.
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Official sources & data
- 国民の祝日について (National Holidays)Visit sourceCabinet Office, Government of Japan
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2027?+
Japan has 16 national holidays in 2027, plus one substitute holiday on Mar 22 because the Vernal Equinox falls on a Sunday.
When is Golden Week 2027 in Japan?+
Golden Week 2027 is a full 5 days, May 1–5 (Sat–Wed): the weekend flows into Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day and Children’s Day. Shōwa Day (Apr 29) is a Thursday just before.
Is there a Silver Week in Japan in 2027?+
No. In 2027 the September holidays — Respect for the Aged Day (Sep 20) and the Autumnal Equinox (Sep 23) — do not line up with a bridge holiday, so there is no Silver Week.
What is a substitute holiday (振替休日)?+
When a national holiday falls on a Sunday, the next non-holiday day becomes a substitute holiday (振替休日). In 2027 there is one: Mar 22, after the Vernal Equinox on Sun Mar 21.
Is Coming of Age Day a public holiday in 2027?+
Yes. Coming of Age Day is a national holiday on the second Monday of January, which is Jan 11 in 2027, creating a three-day weekend from Jan 9–11.
