Long Weekends 2027 in Japan
8 long weekends from public holidays, and the days to take off to stretch them further. Weekends here are Saturday and Sunday.
- Long weekends
- 8
- With 1–2 days off
- 9
- Best deal
- 7 days for 1
- Public holidays
- 20
Best days to take off
- 1Thu, Apr 29 – Wed, May 57 days for 1 day off · book Fri, Apr 30
- 2Sat, May 1 – Sun, May 99 days for 2 days off · book Thu, May 6 + Fri, May 7
- 3Thu, Feb 11 – Sun, Feb 144 days for 1 day off · book Fri, Feb 12
- 4Sat, Feb 20 – Tue, Feb 234 days for 1 day off · book Mon, Feb 22
- 5Thu, Sep 23 – Sun, Sep 264 days for 1 day off · book Fri, Sep 24
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Rest of the break
- Weekend
National holidays only. See the full list of Japan public holidays in 2027.
Long weekends in 2027
- 4days
Thu, Dec 31 – Sun, Jan 3
New Year's Eve · New Year's Day · January 2nd · January 3rd
No leave needed
- 3days
Sat, Jan 9 – Mon, Jan 11
Coming of Age Day
No leave needed
- 3days
Sat, Mar 20 – Mon, Mar 22
Spring Equinox Day · Spring Equinox Day (substitute day)
No leave needed
- 5days
Sat, May 1 – Wed, May 5
Constitution Day · Greenery Day · Children's Day
No leave needed
- 3days
Sat, Jul 17 – Mon, Jul 19
Marine Day
No leave needed
- 3days
Sat, Sep 18 – Mon, Sep 20
Respect-for-the-Aged Day
No leave needed
- 3days
Sat, Oct 9 – Mon, Oct 11
Sports Day
No leave needed
- 4days
Fri, Dec 31 – Mon, Jan 3
New Year's Eve · New Year's Day · January 2nd · January 3rd
No leave needed
Take a day off, get more
- 4days
Thu, Feb 11 – Sun, Feb 14
Foundation Day
Take Fri, Feb 121 day of leave for 4 days off
- 4days
Sat, Feb 20 – Tue, Feb 23
Emperor's Birthday
Take Mon, Feb 221 day of leave for 4 days off
- 7days
Thu, Apr 29 – Wed, May 5
Showa Day · Constitution Day · Greenery Day · Children's Day
Take Fri, Apr 301 day of leave for 7 days off
- 9days
Sat, May 1 – Sun, May 9
Constitution Day · Greenery Day · Children's Day
Take Thu, May 6 and Fri, May 72 days of leave for 9 days off
- 5days
Sat, Aug 7 – Wed, Aug 11
Mountain Day
Take Mon, Aug 9 and Tue, Aug 102 days of leave for 5 days off
- 6days
Sat, Sep 18 – Thu, Sep 23
Respect-for-the-Aged Day · Autumnal Equinox Day
Take Tue, Sep 21 and Wed, Sep 222 days of leave for 6 days off
- 4days
Thu, Sep 23 – Sun, Sep 26
Autumnal Equinox Day
Take Fri, Sep 241 day of leave for 4 days off
- 5days
Sat, Oct 30 – Wed, Nov 3
Culture Day
Take Mon, Nov 1 and Tue, Nov 22 days of leave for 5 days off
- 4days
Sat, Nov 20 – Tue, Nov 23
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Take Mon, Nov 221 day of leave for 4 days off
Holidays that fall on a weekend
January 2nd (Saturday, January 2); January 3rd (Sunday, January 3) fall on a weekend in 2027, with no weekday given in place.
Questions
- How many long weekends are there in Japan in 2027?
- 8 long weekends of three days or more come from public holidays alone. Taking one or two days of leave adds 9 more breaks.
- What are the best days to take off in 2027?
- Thu, Apr 29 – Wed, May 5: take 1 day off and you get 7 days in a row (Showa Day, Constitution Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day).
- How are bridge days chosen?
- We look for breaks that need at most two days of leave, give at least four days in a row, and include a public holiday. They are ranked by days off per day of leave. Weekends are counted as Saturday and Sunday.
- Do regional holidays count?
- Only national public and bank holidays are included. States, provinces and employers may add more days, so check your local calendar before booking.
Long weekends in other countries (2027)
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