Hanami (Cherry Blossom Season) in Japan
Wednesday, March 31, 2027 ยท Asia/Tokyo
โณ Expected date โ pending official confirmation
When is Hanami (Cherry Blossom Season) in Japan in 2027?
Hanami (Cherry Blossom Season) in Japan is on Wednesday, March 31, 2027 (Asia/Tokyo). Thatโs 245 days ยท about 35 weeks ยท about 8 months. It falls on a Wednesday.
Is Hanami (Cherry Blossom Season) a public holiday in Japan?
Hanami (Cherry Blossom Season) is widely observed in Japan, but it is not a nationwide public holiday. Some regions may still observe it locally.
How Japan celebrates
Across Japan, parks and riversides fill with picnic parties beneath the sakura; companies and schools hold their own gatherings, spots are reserved with tarpaulins from early morning, and evening illuminations draw crowds for yozakura night viewing.
What people eat
Hanami dango, sakura mochi, hanami bento boxes, seasonal sakura sweets and sake enjoyed under the trees.