Autumn Equinox in Japan
Thursday, September 23, 2027 ยท Asia/Tokyo ยท Public holiday
Exact moment: 06:02 UTC on Thursday, September 23, 2027
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When is Autumn Equinox in Japan in 2027?
Autumn Equinox in Japan is on Thursday, September 23, 2027 (Asia/Tokyo). As of October 16, 2026, thatโs 342 days ยท about 49 weeks ยท about 11 months. It falls on a Thursday.
Is Autumn Equinox a public holiday in Japan?
Yes โ Autumn Equinox is a public holiday in Japan.
How Japan celebrates
Japan observes Shubun no Hi (Autumnal Equinox Day) as a national holiday during the Buddhist higan week: families visit and clean ancestral graves, offer flowers, and gather for seasonal meals.
What people eat
Ohagi sweet rice balls with adzuki paste, seasonal dishes featuring chestnuts, matsutake mushrooms and new-harvest rice.