How many days until Respect for the Aged Day 2027?

As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 324 days until Respect for the Aged Day 2027 (敬老の日), on Monday 20 September 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: Monday 20 September 2027.
  • Observed in: Japan.
  • How the date is set: Respect for the Aged Day is the third Monday of September.
  • Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.

Live countdown to Respect for the Aged Day 2027 (敬老の日), on Monday 20 September 2027. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.

Days to go

  • 324 days, or 46 weeks and 2 days
  • 230 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
  • It falls on a Monday

When are the next dates for Respect for the Aged Day?

Respect for the Aged Day 2027 (敬老の日) is on Monday 20 September 2027, and Respect for the Aged Day 2028 (敬老の日) is on Monday 18 September 2028.

The next 5 dates for Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日), with the days left as of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date).
YearDateDays left
2027Monday 20 September 2027324
2028Monday 18 September 2028688
2029Monday 17 September 20291052
2030Monday 16 September 20301416
2031Monday 15 September 20311780

How is the date of Respect for the Aged Day set?

Respect for the Aged Day is the third Monday of September.

Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日, Keirō no Hi) honours elderly people and celebrates long life. Families often give gifts or visit grandparents.

It forms a long weekend, and sometimes part of Silver Week when the autumn equinox holiday follows closely.

Sources

Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days until Respect for the Aged Day 2027?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 324 days until Respect for the Aged Day 2027 (敬老の日), on Monday 20 September 2027. That is 46 weeks and 2 days, with 230 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
What date is Respect for the Aged Day 2027?
Respect for the Aged Day 2027 (敬老の日) falls on Monday 20 September 2027. Respect for the Aged Day is the third Monday of September.
When is Respect for the Aged Day in 2028?
Respect for the Aged Day 2028 (敬老の日) falls on Monday 18 September 2028.
Why does the date of Respect for the Aged Day change?
Respect for the Aged Day is the third Monday of September.