Observed holiday
Japan· Public holiday
Observed holidayTravel impact: Medium
- Date
- Mon, 22 Mar 2027
- Local name
- 振替休日
- Public holiday
- Nationwide
Background
Observed holiday (furikae kyūjitsu): when a national holiday falls on Sunday, the next open weekday becomes a holiday.
Impact on travellers
Often extends a long break (e.g. Golden Week), pushing crowds and prices higher.
Extra notes
Observed holiday for Vernal Equinox Day (21 March, Sunday).
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Sun, 26 Jul 2026
- www8.cao.go.jp/chosei/shukujitsu/gaiyou.htmlhttps://www8.cao.go.jp/chosei/shukujitsu/gaiyou.html
- date.nager.athttps://date.nager.at/api/v3/PublicHolidays/2027/JP
Cabinet Office national holiday table for 2026–2027 (祝日), including 振替休日 and 国民の休日; festivals remain curated travel picks.
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