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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 – Fri 15 Jan | Coming of Age Day |
| 6 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 8 – Wed 10 Feb, Fri 12 Feb | Foundation Day |
| 20 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 22 Feb, Wed 24 – Fri 26 Feb | Emperor's Birthday |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 23 – Fri 26 Mar | Spring Equinox Day, Spring Equinox Day (substitute day) |
| 1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 | 9 for 2 | Thu 6 – Fri 7 May | Constitution Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day |
| 17 Jul 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 20 – Fri 23 Jul | Marine Day |
| 18 Sept 2027 – 26 Sept 2027 | 9 for 3 | Tue 21 – Wed 22 Sept, Fri 24 Sept | Respect-for-the-Aged Day, Autumnal Equinox Day |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 10 Jan 2028 | 11 for 4 | Tue 4 – Fri 7 Jan | 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 | New Year's Day, January 2nd, January 3rd |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 | 4 | Fri 8 Jan | Coming of Age Day |
| 11 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 | 4 | Fri 12 Feb | Foundation Day |
| 20 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 | 4 | Mon 22 Feb | Emperor's Birthday |
| 19 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 | 4 | Fri 19 Mar | Spring Equinox Day, Spring Equinox Day (substitute day) |
| 29 Apr 2027 – 5 May 2027 | 7 | Fri 30 Apr | Showa Day, Constitution Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day |
| 16 Jul 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 | 4 | Fri 16 Jul | Marine Day |
| 10 Aug 2027 – 11 Aug 2027 | 2 | Tue 10 Aug | Mountain Day |
| 17 Sept 2027 – 20 Sept 2027 | 4 | Fri 17 Sept | Respect-for-the-Aged Day |
| 23 Sept 2027 – 26 Sept 2027 | 4 | Fri 24 Sept | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| 8 Oct 2027 – 11 Oct 2027 | 4 | Fri 8 Oct | Sports Day |
| 2 Nov 2027 – 3 Nov 2027 | 2 | Tue 2 Nov | Culture Day |
| 20 Nov 2027 – 23 Nov 2027 | 4 | Mon 22 Nov | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
| 30 Dec 2027 – 3 Jan 2028 | 5 | Thu 30 Dec | 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 – Fri 7 May
- 18 Sept 2027 – 26 Sept 2027: 9 days off, book Tue 21 – Wed 22 Sept, Fri 24 Sept
- 31 Dec 2027 – 10 Jan 2028: 11 days off, book Tue 4 – Fri 7 Jan
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.