What date is Children's Day in Japan 2027?

Children's Day 2027 (こどもの日) falls on Wednesday 5 May 2027. Children's Day is always 5 May and is the last day of Golden Week.

When is Children's Day in Japan in 2028?

Children's Day 2028 (こどもの日) falls on Friday 5 May 2028.

Is Children's Day in Japan always on the same date?

Yes. Children's Day is always 5 May and is the last day of Golden Week. Only the day of the week changes from year to year.

How many days until Children's Day in Japan 2027?

As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 186 days until Children's Day 2027 (こどもの日), on Wednesday 5 May 2027.

The count above was calculated when this page was published. With JavaScript on, the page recounts live on your own clock.

Key facts

Date: Wednesday 5 May 2027.
Observed in: Japan.
How the date is set: Children's Day is always 5 May and is the last day of Golden Week.
Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.

Live countdown to Children's Day 2027 (こどもの日), on Wednesday 5 May 2027. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.

Days to go

186 days, or 26 weeks and 4 days
132 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
It falls on a Wednesday

When are the next dates for Children's Day in Japan?

Children's Day 2027 (こどもの日) is on Wednesday 5 May 2027, and Children's Day 2028 (こどもの日) is on Friday 5 May 2028.

The next 5 dates for Children's Day (こどもの日), with the days left as of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date).
Year	Date	Days left
2027	Wednesday 5 May 2027	186
2028	Friday 5 May 2028	552
2029	Saturday 5 May 2029	917
2030	Sunday 5 May 2030	1282
2031	Monday 5 May 2031	1647

How is the date of Children's Day in Japan set?

Children's Day is always 5 May and is the last day of Golden Week.

Children's Day (こどもの日, Kodomo no Hi) is a national holiday that respects children's personalities and celebrates their happiness. Families fly carp-shaped streamers called koinobori.

It is also the final holiday of Golden Week.

Sources

Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.

About national holidays (Cabinet Office of Japan)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days until Children's Day in Japan 2027?: As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 186 days until Children's Day 2027 (こどもの日), on Wednesday 5 May 2027. That is 26 weeks and 4 days, with 132 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
What date is Children's Day in Japan 2027?: Children's Day 2027 (こどもの日) falls on Wednesday 5 May 2027. Children's Day is always 5 May and is the last day of Golden Week.
When is Children's Day in Japan in 2028?: Children's Day 2028 (こどもの日) falls on Friday 5 May 2028.
Is Children's Day in Japan always on the same date?: Yes. Children's Day is always 5 May and is the last day of Golden Week. Only the day of the week changes from year to year.