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Long weekends in Japan 2027

Find practical 2027 holiday breaks using Japan’s usual weekend and national public holidays.

Best holiday breaks

4-day breakNew Year's Day

Thu, Dec 31–Sun, Jan 3, 2027

Take Thu, Dec 31 off

4-day breakComing of Age Day

Fri, Jan 8–Mon, Jan 11, 2027

Take Fri, Jan 8 off

4-day breakNational Foundation Day

Thu, Feb 11–Sun, Feb 14, 2027

Take Fri, Feb 12 off

4-day breakEmperor's Birthday

Sat, Feb 20–Tue, Feb 23, 2027

Take Mon, Feb 22 off

4-day breakVernal Equinox Day

Fri, Mar 19–Mon, Mar 22, 2027

Take Fri, Mar 19 off

4-day breakShōwa Day

Thu, Apr 29–Sun, May 2, 2027

Take Fri, Apr 30 off

4-day breakConstitution Memorial Day

Sat, May 1–Tue, May 4, 2027

No bridge day needed

4-day breakMarine Day

Fri, Jul 16–Mon, Jul 19, 2027

Take Fri, Jul 16 off

4-day breakRespect for the Aged Day

Fri, Sep 17–Mon, Sep 20, 2027

Take Fri, Sep 17 off

4-day breakAutumnal Equinox Day

Thu, Sep 23–Sun, Sep 26, 2027

Take Fri, Sep 24 off

4-day breakSports Day

Fri, Oct 8–Mon, Oct 11, 2027

Take Fri, Oct 8 off

4-day breakLabour Thanksgiving Day

Sat, Nov 20–Tue, Nov 23, 2027

Take Mon, Nov 22 off

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Local calculation

The calculation uses Saturday and Sunday as the normal weekend. Japan has national holidays plus substitute and citizens’ holidays created by statutory rules. One-off imperial or government dates should be verified when announced.

Plan with the exact date

Japan’s offset is stable, but the difference from Europe or North America changes when those regions enter or leave daylight saving time.

Source and coverage

Official annual calendar checked. National, substitute and citizens' holidays published by the Cabinet Office.

Primary source: Cabinet Office of Japan 2026–2027 national holiday calendar. Critical payroll, legal and travel dates should still be confirmed with the relevant local authority.

Frequently asked questions

How are Japan long weekends calculated?

The tool combines national holidays with the standard Saturday and Sunday weekend and shows breaks needing no more than one leave day.

Are regional holidays included?

Only national dates are used for the automatic suggestions. Regional and municipal holidays can create additional local opportunities.

Does a suggested leave day guarantee time off?

No. Employment agreements, business schedules and local rules determine whether leave is available.