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.
At a glance
Japan has 16 official public holidays (16 days off) in 2027 and 7 long weekends; the longest break is Golden Week (May 1 – 5, 5 days).
| Public holidays | 16 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 16 |
| Longest break | Golden Week · 5 days (May 1 – 5) |
| Long weekends | 7 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2027), Coming of Age Day (January 11, 2027), National Foundation Day (February 11, 2027), The Emperor's Birthday (February 23, 2027), Vernal Equinox Day (March 21, 2027), Substitute Holiday (March 22, 2027), Shōwa Day (April 29, 2027), Constitution Memorial Day (May 3, 2027), Greenery Day (May 4, 2027), Children's Day (May 5, 2027), Marine Day (July 19, 2027), Mountain Day (August 11, 2027), Respect for the Aged Day (September 20, 2027), Autumnal Equinox Day (September 23, 2027), Sports Day (October 11, 2027), Culture Day (November 3, 2027), Labor Thanksgiving Day (November 23, 2027)
National holidays
16
Golden Week
May 1–5 · 5 days
Substitute days
1
Silver Week
None in 2027
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| 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 |
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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.
Golden Week 2027 by the numbers
Golden Week 2027 is built from four national holidays — Shōwa Day (Apr 29, Thu), Constitution Memorial Day (May 3, Mon), Greenery Day (May 4, Tue) and Children’s Day (May 5, Wed) — plus the May 1–2 weekend. The result is a clean five-day break from Saturday May 1 to Wednesday May 5. Taking a single leave day on Friday Apr 30 links Shōwa Day to the weekend and turns the run into seven consecutive days off (Apr 29 – May 5).
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.
What is the longest holiday break in Japan in 2027?
The longest break in Japan is Golden Week (May 1 – 5, 5 days).
What are the official public holidays in Japan in 2027?
Japan has 16 official public holidays in 2027: New Year's Day (January 1, 2027), Coming of Age Day (January 11, 2027), National Foundation Day (February 11, 2027), The Emperor's Birthday (February 23, 2027), Vernal Equinox Day (March 21, 2027), Substitute Holiday (March 22, 2027), Shōwa Day (April 29, 2027), Constitution Memorial Day (May 3, 2027), Greenery Day (May 4, 2027), Children's Day (May 5, 2027), Marine Day (July 19, 2027), Mountain Day (August 11, 2027), Respect for the Aged Day (September 20, 2027), Autumnal Equinox Day (September 23, 2027), Sports Day (October 11, 2027), Culture Day (November 3, 2027), Labor Thanksgiving Day (November 23, 2027).
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.
