Here are all 16 nationwide public holidays in Japan for 2027, with dates, local names and the next one coming up. Use them to plan around bank closures, transport changes and long weekends.
All 2027 holidays
2027 calendar & bridge days
Every public holiday is marked below. If you work in this country, turn on bridge days: a single workday booked off next to a holiday turns it and the weekend into a long break.
Best bridge days
- 7days off29 Thu – Wed, May 5Take Fri, Apr 30 offfor 1 day of leave
- 9days off1 Sat – Sun, May 9Take 6 Thu – Fri, May 7 offfor 2 days of leave
- 4days off11 Thu – Sun, Feb 14Take Fri, Feb 12 offfor 1 day of leave
- 4days off20 Sat – Tue, Feb 23Take Mon, Feb 22 offfor 1 day of leave
- 4days off23 Thu – Sun, Sep 26Take Fri, Sep 24 offfor 1 day of leave
- 4days off20 Sat – Tue, Nov 23Take Mon, Nov 22 offfor 1 day of leave
- 6days off18 Sat – Thu, Sep 23Take 21 Tue – Wed, Sep 22 offfor 2 days of leave
- 5days off7 Sat – Wed, Aug 11Take 9 Mon – Tue, Aug 10 offfor 2 days of leave
When a public holiday lands midweek, many people “bridge” the gap to the weekend — expect quieter cities and busier roads around the long weekend.
Public holiday FAQ
Japan has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2027. Some regions add their own local holidays on top, so the total where you're travelling can be higher.
On nationwide public holidays most banks, post offices, government offices and many shops in Japan are closed. Supermarkets and attractions in tourist areas often keep limited hours — check ahead for the specific date.
National holidays are observed across all of Japan, while regional holidays apply only in certain states, provinces or cities. This page marks which holidays are regional and where they apply.
Fixed-date holidays fall on the same day each year, but moveable ones tied to Easter or the lunar calendar shift annually. Switch the year above to see the exact Japan dates for 2027 and nearby years.
We'll flag closures and long weekends that overlap your trip dates.