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How to maximise annual leave in Japan in 2027
With 10 days of leave you can get 44 days off in Japan in 2027. Here are the exact days to book, plus the best long weekends and longer breaks. Change the leave days or region below for your own plan.
Best longer breaks in Japan, 2027
| Break | Days off | Leave days to book | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 12 Jan 2027, Wed 13 Jan 2027, Thu 14 Jan 2027, Fri 15 Jan 2027 | Coming of Age Day |
| 6 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 8 Feb 2027, Tue 9 Feb 2027, Wed 10 Feb 2027, Fri 12 Feb 2027 | Foundation Day |
| 20 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 22 Feb 2027, Wed 24 Feb 2027, Thu 25 Feb 2027, Fri 26 Feb 2027 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 23 Mar 2027, Wed 24 Mar 2027, Thu 25 Mar 2027, Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Spring Equinox Day, Spring Equinox Day (substitute day) |
| 1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 | 9 for 2 | Thu 6 May 2027, Fri 7 May 2027 | Constitution Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day |
| 17 Jul 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 20 Jul 2027, Wed 21 Jul 2027, Thu 22 Jul 2027, Fri 23 Jul 2027 | Marine Day |
| 18 Sept 2027 – 26 Sept 2027 | 9 for 3 | Tue 21 Sept 2027, Wed 22 Sept 2027, Fri 24 Sept 2027 | Respect-for-the-Aged Day, Autumnal Equinox Day |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 10 Jan 2028 | 11 for 4 | Tue 4 Jan 2028, Wed 5 Jan 2028, Thu 6 Jan 2028, Fri 7 Jan 2028 | New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, January 2nd, January 3rd, Coming of Age Day |
Long weekends for one day of leave in Japan, 2027
| Long weekend | Days off | Book | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 | 4 | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day, January 2nd, January 3rd |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 | 4 | Fri 8 Jan 2027 | Coming of Age Day |
| 11 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 | 4 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 | Foundation Day |
| 20 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 | 4 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 19 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 | 4 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 | Spring Equinox Day, Spring Equinox Day (substitute day) |
| 29 Apr 2027 – 5 May 2027 | 7 | Fri 30 Apr 2027 | Showa Day, Constitution Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day |
| 16 Jul 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 | 4 | Fri 16 Jul 2027 | Marine Day |
| 10 Aug 2027 – 11 Aug 2027 | 2 | Tue 10 Aug 2027 | Mountain Day |
| 17 Sept 2027 – 20 Sept 2027 | 4 | Fri 17 Sept 2027 | Respect-for-the-Aged Day |
| 23 Sept 2027 – 26 Sept 2027 | 4 | Fri 24 Sept 2027 | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| 8 Oct 2027 – 11 Oct 2027 | 4 | Fri 8 Oct 2027 | Sports Day |
| 2 Nov 2027 – 3 Nov 2027 | 2 | Tue 2 Nov 2027 | Culture Day |
| 20 Nov 2027 – 23 Nov 2027 | 4 | Mon 22 Nov 2027 | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
| 30 Dec 2027 – 3 Jan 2028 | 5 | Thu 30 Dec 2027 | New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, January 2nd, January 3rd |
A 2027 plan built around longer holidays
Prefer fewer, longer trips? 9 leave days give 29 days off across3 breaks of nine days or more:
- 1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027: 9 days off, book Thu 6 May 2027, Fri 7 May 2027
- 18 Sept 2027 – 26 Sept 2027: 9 days off, book Tue 21 Sept 2027, Wed 22 Sept 2027, Fri 24 Sept 2027
- 31 Dec 2027 – 10 Jan 2028: 11 days off, book Tue 4 Jan 2028, Wed 5 Jan 2028, Thu 6 Jan 2028, Fri 7 Jan 2028
See also: Japan business days calculator and 2027 public holidays ·subscribe to Japan holidays in your calendar
Frequently asked questions
How many days off can I get with 10 days of leave in Japan in 2027?
Up to 44 days off, by using the leave on 10 breaks that join public holidays to weekends.
What is the best long break in Japan in 2027?
1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027: 9 days off for 2 leave days, around Constitution Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day.
How many long weekends can I make in Japan in 2027?
14 long weekends cost just one leave day each.