Leave planner 2027
Tell us how many leave days you have and we find the dates that give you the most time off by bridging public holidays and weekends.
Take 10 leave days in Japan and enjoy 43 days off in 2027.
Your best breaks
New Year's Day + January 1 Bank Holiday
Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan 2027
Take leave on Mon 4 Jan.
Coming of Age Day
Fri 8 Jan – Mon 11 Jan 2027
Take leave on Fri 8 Jan.
National Foundation Day
Thu 11 Feb – Sun 14 Feb 2027
Take leave on Fri 12 Feb.
Emperor's Birthday
Sat 20 Feb – Tue 23 Feb 2027
Take leave on Mon 22 Feb.
Shōwa Day + Constitution Memorial Day + Greenery Day + Children's Day
Thu 29 Apr – Wed 5 May 2027
Take leave on Fri 30 Apr.
Sea Day
Fri 16 Jul – Mon 19 Jul 2027
Take leave on Fri 16 Jul.
Respect for the Aged Day
Fri 17 Sep – Mon 20 Sep 2027
Take leave on Fri 17 Sep.
Autumn Equinox
Thu 23 Sep – Sun 26 Sep 2027
Take leave on Fri 24 Sep.
Sports Day
Fri 8 Oct – Mon 11 Oct 2027
Take leave on Fri 8 Oct.
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Sat 20 Nov – Tue 23 Nov 2027
Take leave on Mon 22 Nov.
See all long weekends in Japan or count working days.
Frequently asked questions
How does the leave planner work?
It looks for working days between public holidays and weekends and finds the combination of breaks that gives you the most days off for the leave days you have.
How can I get the most days off with the fewest leaves?
Take leave on the working days that sit between a public holiday and a weekend. A Thursday holiday plus a Friday leave gives a 4-day weekend, and a few leaves around holiday weeks such as Christmas can turn into 9 or 10 days off.
Are regional holidays included?
Only national public holidays are used, since they apply to most employees. Check your employer's holiday list for regional or company holidays.
Does it work for countries with a Friday–Saturday weekend?
Yes. Each country uses its official weekend, for example Friday and Saturday in Saudi Arabia, so the suggested leave days fit the local work week.