National Holidays in Japan
16
public holidays
15
during weekdays
元日
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National Holidays in Japan 2027
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | 元日 | Friday |
| January 11, 2027 | 成人の日 | Monday |
| February 11, 2027 | 建国記念の日 | Thursday |
| February 23, 2027 | 天皇誕生日 | Tuesday |
| March 20, 2027 | 春分の日 | Saturday |
| April 29, 2027 | 昭和の日 | Thursday |
| May 3, 2027 | 憲法記念日 | Monday |
| May 4, 2027 | みどりの日 | Tuesday |
| May 5, 2027 | こどもの日 | Wednesday |
| July 19, 2027 | 海の日 | Monday |
| August 11, 2027 | 山の日 | Wednesday |
| September 20, 2027 | 敬老の日 | Monday |
| September 23, 2027 | 秋分の日 | Thursday |
| October 11, 2027 | スポーツの日 | Monday |
| November 3, 2027 | 文化の日 | Wednesday |
| November 23, 2027 | 勤労感謝の日 | Tuesday |
元日
January 1, 2027
成人の日
January 11, 2027
建国記念の日
February 11, 2027
天皇誕生日
February 23, 2027
春分の日
March 20, 2027
昭和の日
April 29, 2027
憲法記念日
May 3, 2027
みどりの日
May 4, 2027
こどもの日
May 5, 2027
海の日
July 19, 2027
山の日
August 11, 2027
敬老の日
September 20, 2027
秋分の日
September 23, 2027
スポーツの日
October 11, 2027
文化の日
November 3, 2027
勤労感謝の日
November 23, 2027
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January 2027
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February 2027
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April 2027
1 vacation idea
May 2027
3 vacation ideas
July 2027
1 vacation idea
August 2027
1 vacation idea
September 2027
2 vacation ideas
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Frequently Asked Questions
Japan has 16 national holidays in 2027. Of these, 15 fall on weekdays and 1 fall on weekends.