Working Days in May 2027 Japan
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Japan has 18 working days and 13 non-working days in May 2027.
May 2027 has 31 calendar days: 10 weekend days and 3 public holiday days on weekdays. That leaves 18 working days in Japan.
May is the lightest month of 2027 in Japan with just 18 working days; the busiest is December with 23.
Working days
18 days
Non-working days
13 days
Weekend days
10 days
Public holiday days
3 days
Make-up workdays
0 days
Public holidays in May 2027 in Japan
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Working days by month · 2027
| Month | Working days | Days | Weekend days | Holidays on weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19 | 31 | 10 | 2 |
| February | 18 | 28 | 8 | 2 |
| March | 22 | 31 | 8 | 1 |
| April | 21 | 30 | 8 | 1 |
| May | 18 | 31 | 10 | 3 |
| June | 22 | 30 | 8 | 0 |
| July | 21 | 31 | 9 | 1 |
| August | 21 | 31 | 9 | 1 |
| September | 20 | 30 | 8 | 2 |
| October | 20 | 31 | 10 | 1 |
| November | 20 | 30 | 8 | 2 |
| December | 23 | 31 | 8 | 0 |
| Year total | 245 | 365 | 104 | 16 |
Last updated: 2026-07-15 · Dates officially confirmed
Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Japan in May 2027?+
Japan has 18 working days in May 2027: 31 calendar days minus 10 weekend days and 3 public holidays on weekdays.
How many non-working days are there in Japan in May 2027?+
13 days: 10 weekend days plus 3 weekday public holidays.
Which public holidays fall in Japan in May 2027?+
They are Constitution Memorial Day (May 3), Greenery Day (May 4) and Children's Day (May 5).
Are there make-up workdays in Japan in May 2027?+
No. Japan does not operate a weekend make-up workday system, so every Saturday and Sunday is off.
How does May compare with the rest of 2027 in Japan?+
It is the lightest month of the year in Japan, with just 18 working days; the busiest is December with 23.
