Japan has 16 public holidays in 2027; 16 of them fall on a working day, which leaves 245 working days in the year. The first is New Year's Day on January 1 and the last is Labor Thanksgiving Day on November 23.
Three or more days off in a row, counting weekends:
January 1 – January 3 (3 days): New Year's Day
January 9 – January 11 (3 days): Coming of Age Day
March 20 – March 22 (3 days): Vernal Equinox Day
May 1 – May 5 (5 days): Constitution Day + Greenery Day + Children's Day
July 17 – July 19 (3 days): Marine Day
September 18 – September 20 (3 days): Respect for the Aged Day
October 9 – October 11 (3 days): Sports Day
Working days per month in 2027
Weekdays minus public holidays that fall on a working day.
Month
Working days
Holidays on working days
January
19
2
February
18
2
March
22
1
April
21
1
May
18
3
June
22
July
21
1
August
21
1
September
20
2
October
20
1
November
20
2
December
23
Total
245
16
Notes
Nationwide public holidays only; regional or local holidays are not included. When a holiday falls on a weekend and the law moves the day off, both dates are shown.
Common questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2027?
16 nationwide public holidays, of which 16 fall on a working day (245 working days in total).