Japan has 17 nationwide public holidays in 2027. Rules can vary by region; days marked “bank / optional” are not days off for everyone.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Saturday | January 2nd | Bank / optional |
| Jan 3 | Sunday | January 3rd | Bank / optional |
| Jan 11 | Monday | Coming of Age Day | Public |
| Feb 11 | Thursday | Foundation Day | Public |
| Feb 23 | Tuesday | Emperor's Birthday | Public |
| Mar 21 | Sunday | Spring Equinox Day | Public |
| Mar 22 | Monday | Spring Equinox Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Apr 29 | Thursday | Showa Day | Public |
| May 3 | Monday | Constitution Day | Public |
| May 4 | Tuesday | Greenery Day | Public |
| May 5 | Wednesday | Children's Day | Public |
| Jul 19 | Monday | Marine Day | Public |
| Aug 11 | Wednesday | Mountain Day | Public |
| Sep 20 | Monday | Respect-for-the-Aged Day | Public |
| Sep 23 | Thursday | Autumnal Equinox Day | Public |
| Oct 11 | Monday | Sports Day | Public |
| Nov 3 | Wednesday | Culture Day | Public |
| Nov 23 | Tuesday | Labor Thanksgiving Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Friday | New Year's Eve | Bank / optional |
Japan has 17 nationwide public holidays in 2027. Some regions add their own local holidays.
The next public holiday is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.