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2027 public holidays in Japan
16 official public holidays in 2027, with 12 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2027 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Weekend · 3 days
元日
Friday, January 1
From Friday, January 1 to Sunday, January 3
- Weekend · 3 days
成人の日
Monday, January 11
From Saturday, January 9 to Monday, January 11
- Bridge · 4 days
建国記念の日
Thursday, February 11
From Thursday, February 11 to Sunday, February 14 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
天皇誕生日
Tuesday, February 23
From Saturday, February 20 to Tuesday, February 23 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
昭和の日
Thursday, April 29
From Thursday, April 29 to Sunday, May 2 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
憲法記念日
Monday, May 3
From Saturday, May 1 to Monday, May 3
- Bridge · 4 days
みどりの日
Tuesday, May 4
From Saturday, May 1 to Tuesday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
海の日
Monday, July 19
From Saturday, July 17 to Monday, July 19
- Weekend · 3 days
敬老の日
Monday, September 20
From Saturday, September 18 to Monday, September 20
- Bridge · 4 days
秋分の日
Thursday, September 23
From Thursday, September 23 to Sunday, September 26 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
スポーツの日
Monday, October 11
From Saturday, October 9 to Monday, October 11
- Bridge · 4 days
勤労感謝の日
Tuesday, November 23
From Saturday, November 20 to Tuesday, November 23 · 1 day of leave
2027 calendar
- 1Jan元日Friday, January 1 · New Year's Day
- 11Jan成人の日Monday, January 11 · Coming of Age Day
- 11Feb建国記念の日Thursday, February 11 · Foundation Day
- 23Feb天皇誕生日Tuesday, February 23 · The Emperor's Birthday
- 21Mar春分の日Sunday, March 21 · Vernal Equinox Day
- 29Apr昭和の日Thursday, April 29 · Shōwa Day
- 3May憲法記念日Monday, May 3 · Constitution Memorial Day
- 4Mayみどりの日Tuesday, May 4 · Greenery Day
- 5Mayこどもの日Wednesday, May 5 · Children's Day
- 19Jul海の日Monday, July 19 · Marine Day
- 11Aug山の日Wednesday, August 11 · Mountain Day
- 20Sep敬老の日Monday, September 20 · Respect for the Aged Day
- 23Sep秋分の日Thursday, September 23 · Autumnal Equinox Day
- 11Octスポーツの日Monday, October 11 · Sports Day
- 3Nov文化の日Wednesday, November 3 · Culture Day
- 23Nov勤労感謝の日Tuesday, November 23 · Labour Thanksgiving Day
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.
More practical info: Japan
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
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- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Emergency NumbersPolice, ambulance, and fire department numbers for every country.
- TippingHow much to tip at restaurants, in taxis, and at hotels.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Japan?