Japan observes 16 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
Public holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Friday | New Year's Day | National |
| 11 January | Monday | Coming of Age Day | National |
| 11 February | Thursday | Foundation Day | National |
| 23 February | Tuesday | The Emperor's Birthday | National |
| 21 March | Sunday | Vernal Equinox Day | National |
| 29 April | Thursday | Shōwa Day | National |
| 3 May | Monday | Constitution Memorial Day | National |
| 4 May | Tuesday | Greenery Day | National |
| 5 May | Wednesday | Children's Day | National |
| 19 July | Monday | Marine Day | National |
| 11 August | Wednesday | Mountain Day | National |
| 20 September | Monday | Respect for the Aged Day | National |
| 23 September | Thursday | Autumnal Equinox Day | National |
| 11 October | Monday | Sports Day | National |
| 3 November | Wednesday | Culture Day | National |
| 23 November | Tuesday | Labour Thanksgiving Day | National |
Inside Vacation Flow
Set a team member's office to Japan and these public holidays load automatically — they show on every connected calendar and never deduct from PTO balances.
Track leave around these holidays — free for teams up to 20 →