How many days until Tanabata 2027?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 249 days until Tanabata (七夕), the Star Festival 2027, on Wednesday 7 July 2027.
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Key facts
- Date: Wednesday 7 July 2027.
- Observed in: Japan.
- How the date is set: Tanabata is held on 7 July in most of Japan.
- Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.
Live countdown to Tanabata (七夕), the Star Festival 2027, on Wednesday 7 July 2027. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 249 days, or 35 weeks and 4 days
- 177 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Wednesday
When are the next dates for Tanabata?
Tanabata (七夕), the Star Festival 2027 is on Wednesday 7 July 2027, and Tanabata (七夕), the Star Festival 2028 is on Friday 7 July 2028.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 7 July 2027 | 249 |
| 2028 | Friday 7 July 2028 | 615 |
| 2029 | Saturday 7 July 2029 | 980 |
| 2030 | Sunday 7 July 2030 | 1345 |
| 2031 | Monday 7 July 2031 | 1710 |
Some regions of Japan celebrate Tanabata a month later, on 7 August.
How is the date of Tanabata set?
Tanabata is held on 7 July in most of Japan.
Tanabata (七夕), the Star Festival, is based on the legend of two stars, Orihime and Hikoboshi, who meet once a year. People write wishes on strips of paper and hang them on bamboo branches.
It is a festival rather than a public holiday, so offices and schools stay open.
Sources
Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Tanabata 2027?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 249 days until Tanabata (七夕), the Star Festival 2027, on Wednesday 7 July 2027. That is 35 weeks and 4 days, with 177 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is Tanabata 2027?
- Tanabata (七夕), the Star Festival 2027 falls on Wednesday 7 July 2027. Tanabata is held on 7 July in most of Japan.
- When is Tanabata in 2028?
- Tanabata (七夕), the Star Festival 2028 falls on Friday 7 July 2028. Some regions of Japan celebrate Tanabata a month later, on 7 August.
- Is Tanabata always on the same date?
- Yes. Tanabata is held on 7 July in most of Japan. Only the day of the week changes from year to year.