Public holidays in Japan 2026 and 2027
Japan has 17 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Japan 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Mon, Jan 12, 2026 | Coming of Age Day |
| Wed, Feb 11, 2026 | Foundation Day |
| Mon, Feb 23, 2026 | Emperor's Birthday |
| Fri, Mar 20, 2026 | Vernal Equinox Day |
| Wed, Apr 29, 2026 | Showa Day |
| Sun, May 3, 2026 | Constitution Day |
| Mon, May 4, 2026 | Greenery Day |
| Tue, May 5, 2026 | Children's Day |
| Wed, May 6, 2026 | Substitute Holiday |
| Mon, Jul 20, 2026 | Marine Day |
| Tue, Aug 11, 2026 | Mountain Day |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Respect for the Aged Day |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | National Holiday |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Sports Day |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Culture Day |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
Public holidays in Japan 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | Coming of Age Day |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | Foundation Day |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 | Emperor's Birthday |
| Sun, Mar 21, 2027 | Vernal Equinox Day |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Substitute Holiday |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 | Showa Day |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Constitution Day |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | Greenery Day |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | Children's Day |
| Mon, Jul 19, 2027 | Marine Day |
| Wed, Aug 11, 2027 | Mountain Day |
| Mon, Sep 20, 2027 | Respect for the Aged Day |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| Mon, Oct 11, 2027 | Sports Day |
| Wed, Nov 3, 2027 | Culture Day |
| Tue, Nov 23, 2027 | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Japan
Japan is in the Northern Hemisphere, so its seasons follow the usual northern calendar.
| Season | Months (meteorological) | Astronomical start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | March, April, May | March 20, 2027 (equinox) |
| Summer | June, July, August | June 21, 2027 (solstice) |
| Fall (autumn) | September, October, November | September 23, 2027 (equinox) |
| Winter | December, January, February | December 21, 2026 (solstice) |
See the equinox, summer solstice and winter solstice pages for exact times.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2027?
17 days in 2027 are public holidays in Japan, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in Japan?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Japan?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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