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2027 calendar

2027 public holidays in Japan

16 statutory holidays in 2027. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and the national postal service are closed.

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Holiday list

  1. Fri

    Jan 1

    New Year's DayNext

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  2. Mon

    Jan 11

    Coming of Age Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  3. Thu

    Feb 11

    Foundation Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  4. Tue

    Feb 23

    The Emperor's Birthday

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  5. Sun

    Mar 21

    Vernal Equinox Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  6. Thu

    Apr 29

    Shōwa Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  7. Mon

    May 3

    Constitution Memorial Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  8. Tue

    May 4

    Greenery Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  9. Wed

    May 5

    Children's Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  10. Mon

    Jul 19

    Marine Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  11. Wed

    Aug 11

    Mountain Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  12. Mon

    Sep 20

    Respect for the Aged Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  13. Thu

    Sep 23

    Autumnal Equinox Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  14. Mon

    Oct 11

    Sports Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  15. Wed

    Nov 3

    Culture Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  16. Tue

    Nov 23

    Labour Thanksgiving Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

Dates from Nager.Date. Civic days are widely observed but not required by law. Branch, school board and store hours vary.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Japan in 2027?

Japan has 16 statutory holidays in 2027: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Coming of Age Day (Jan 11), Foundation Day (Feb 11), The Emperor's Birthday (Feb 23), Vernal Equinox Day (Mar 21), Shōwa Day (Apr 29), Constitution Memorial Day (May 3), Greenery Day (May 4), Children's Day (May 5), Marine Day (Jul 19), Mountain Day (Aug 11), Respect for the Aged Day (Sep 20).

Which 2027 holidays fall on a weekend in Japan?

Vernal Equinox Day (Sunday, Mar 21). Some employers and governments move the day off to the nearest weekday.

Are banks open on public holidays in Japan?

Banks are closed on most statutory holidays in Japan. The table above shows the bank and the national postal service status for each 2027 date.