Country comparison
Japan vs China holidays 2027
Japan: 16 holidaysChina: 6 holidaysSame date: 1
Head-to-head numbers
0Japan holidays
0China holidays
0same-date overlaps
Public holidays16 · 6
Falling on weekends1 · 2
Busiest month3 · 1
JapanChina
Side-by-side public holidays: 16 in Japan, 6 in China, 1 on the same date. Longer bars mean more of that number in the given year.
Japan — 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| 11 Jan 2027 | Monday | Coming of Age Day |
| 11 Feb 2027 | Thursday | Foundation Day |
| 23 Feb 2027 | Tuesday | The Emperor's Birthday |
| 21 Mar 2027 | Sunday | Vernal Equinox Day |
| 29 Apr 2027 | Thursday | Shōwa Day |
| 3 May 2027 | Monday | Constitution Memorial Day |
| 4 May 2027 | Tuesday | Greenery Day |
| 5 May 2027 | Wednesday | Children's Day |
| 19 Jul 2027 | Monday | Marine Day |
| 11 Aug 2027 | Wednesday | Mountain Day |
| 20 Sep 2027 | Monday | Respect for the Aged Day |
| 23 Sep 2027 | Thursday | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| 11 Oct 2027 | Monday | Sports Day |
| 3 Nov 2027 | Wednesday | Culture Day |
| 23 Nov 2027 | Tuesday | Labour Thanksgiving Day |
China — 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| 6 Feb 2027 | Saturday | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday | Labour Day |
| 9 Jun 2027 | Wednesday | Dragon Boat Festival |
| 15 Sep 2027 | Wednesday | Mid-Autumn Festival |
| 1 Oct 2027 | Friday | National Day |
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FAQ
- Does Japan have more public holidays than China?
- In 2027: 16 vs 6. Regional holidays are included in the counts.
- Which holidays fall on the same date?
- 1 dates overlap in 2027 — see both tables above.