Total holidays
16
Upcoming
16
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Planning summary
How to use the Japan holiday calendar
Japan has 16 national holidays listed for 2027. Before scheduling calls, interviews, launches, or travel, check whether the date is a national holiday and whether local offices may be closed.
The next upcoming listed holiday is New Year's Day on 2027-01-01. Use this as an early warning for slower replies, limited banking hours, or reduced business availability.
Busiest months
Month-by-Month View
January
New Year's Day
2027-01-01
Coming of Age Day
2027-01-11
February
Foundation Day
2027-02-11
The Emperor's Birthday
2027-02-23
March
Vernal Equinox Day
2027-03-21
April
Shōwa Day
2027-04-29
May
Constitution Memorial Day
2027-05-03
Greenery Day
2027-05-04
Children's Day
2027-05-05
July
Marine Day
2027-07-19
August
Mountain Day
2027-08-11
September
Respect for the Aged Day
2027-09-20
Autumnal Equinox Day
2027-09-23
October
Sports Day
2027-10-11
November
Culture Day
2027-11-03
Labour Thanksgiving Day
2027-11-23
Holidays in Other Countries
Plan calls around Japan holidays
Scheduling with Japan contacts
When planning calls, meetings, or project deadlines with contacts in Japan, check this calendar first. National holidays often mean offices are closed, response times are slower, and banking services may be limited. Regional holidays (marked as "Regional" in the table above) may only affect specific states or provinces.
Japan has 16 national public holidays in 2027. For recurring international work, build these dates into your project calendar at the start of the year.