Public holidays祝日

  • May 3: Constitution Memorial Day (憲法記念日)
  • May 4: Greenery Day (みどりの日)
  • May 5: Children’s Day (こどもの日)

Golden Week runs May 1 to May 5. All holidays →

Quick answers

Are there public holidays in Japan in May 2027?
Constitution Memorial Day (May 3); Greenery Day (May 4); Children’s Day (May 5).
When is Golden Week 2027?
May 1 to May 5: 5 days off in a row.

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Other months

Every event comes from the organizer’s, venue’s or official tourism bureau’s own website, linked on each event’s page. Holidays are from Japan’s Cabinet Office. Plans change, so check before you go.