Hinamatsuri (Doll/Girls' Festival) in Japan
Wednesday, March 3, 2027 ยท Asia/Tokyo
When is Hinamatsuri (Doll/Girls' Festival) in Japan in 2027?
Hinamatsuri (Doll/Girls' Festival) in Japan is on Wednesday, March 3, 2027 (Asia/Tokyo). As of October 16, 2026, thatโs 138 days ยท about 20 weeks ยท about 5 months. It falls on a Wednesday.
Is Hinamatsuri (Doll/Girls' Festival) a public holiday in Japan?
Hinamatsuri (Doll/Girls' Festival) is widely observed in Japan, but it is not a nationwide public holiday. Some regions may still observe it locally.
How Japan celebrates
Families display heirloom hina doll sets from mid-February, often gifted by grandparents for a girl's first festival. Towns such as Katsuura and Konosu hold spectacular exhibitions of thousands of dolls, and shrines like Shimogamo in Kyoto stage nagashi-bina river-floating ceremonies.
What people eat
Chirashizushi, hina-arare rice crackers, hishi mochi, clam soup (ushiojiru), sakura mochi, and sweet amazake or shirozake.