How many days until Golden Week in Japan 2027?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 180 days until Golden Week 2027 (starting with Showa Day), on Thursday 29 April 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: Thursday 29 April 2027.
- Observed in: Japan.
- How the date is set: Golden Week (ゴールデンウィーク) begins on Showa Day, 29 April, and runs through Constitution Day (3 May), Greenery Day (4 May) and Children's Day (5 May).
- Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.
Live countdown to Golden Week 2027 (starting with Showa Day), on Thursday 29 April 2027. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 180 days, or 25 weeks and 5 days
- 128 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Thursday
When are the next dates for Golden Week in Japan?
Golden Week 2027 (starting with Showa Day) is on Thursday 29 April 2027, and Golden Week 2028 (starting with Showa Day) is on Saturday 29 April 2028.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 29 April 2027 | 180 |
| 2028 | Saturday 29 April 2028 | 546 |
| 2029 | Sunday 29 April 2029 | 911 |
| 2030 | Monday 29 April 2030 | 1276 |
| 2031 | Tuesday 29 April 2031 | 1641 |
How is the date of Golden Week in Japan set?
Golden Week (ゴールデンウィーク) begins on Showa Day, 29 April, and runs through Constitution Day (3 May), Greenery Day (4 May) and Children's Day (5 May).
Golden Week is Japan's longest cluster of public holidays, made up of four national holidays within seven days. Many people take extra days off, which makes it one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
The countdown is to 29 April, the first holiday. The length of the break each year depends on which weekdays the holidays fall on.
Sources
Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Golden Week in Japan 2027?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 180 days until Golden Week 2027 (starting with Showa Day), on Thursday 29 April 2027. That is 25 weeks and 5 days, with 128 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is Golden Week in Japan 2027?
- Golden Week 2027 (starting with Showa Day) falls on Thursday 29 April 2027. Golden Week (ゴールデンウィーク) begins on Showa Day, 29 April, and runs through Constitution Day (3 May), Greenery Day (4 May) and Children's Day (5 May).
- When is Golden Week in Japan in 2028?
- Golden Week 2028 (starting with Showa Day) falls on Saturday 29 April 2028.
- Is Golden Week in Japan always on the same date?
- Yes. Golden Week (ゴールデンウィーク) begins on Showa Day, 29 April, and runs through Constitution Day (3 May), Greenery Day (4 May) and Children's Day (5 May). Only the day of the week changes from year to year.