Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2027 annual leave in Japan
Japan’s 2027 public holidays create 15 long-weekend opportunities — 6 free, 9with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in Japan, 2027
- 元日 — 2027-01-01 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- 成人の日 — 2027-01-11 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- 憲法記念日 — 2027-05-03 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- 海の日 — 2027-07-19 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- 敬老の日 — 2027-09-20 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- スポーツの日 — 2027-10-11 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- 建国記念の日 — 2027-02-11 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- 天皇誕生日 — 2027-02-23 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- 昭和の日 — 2027-04-29 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- みどりの日 — 2027-05-04 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- 秋分の日 — 2027-09-23 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- 勤労感謝の日 — 2027-11-23 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- こどもの日 — 2027-05-05 (Wednesday). Take 2 leave days for 5 days off.
- 山の日 — 2027-08-11 (Wednesday). Take 2 leave days for 5 days off.
- 文化の日 — 2027-11-03 (Wednesday). Take 2 leave days for 5 days off.
Get your full optimised year
The plays above are the obvious wins. The planner combines public holidays, weekends and your whole leave budget into the most efficient plan — including the long Easter and Christmas stacks.