Spring (Vernal) Equinox in Japan

Saturday, March 20, 2027 ยท Asia/Tokyo ยท Public holiday

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When is Spring (Vernal) Equinox in Japan in 2027?

Spring (Vernal) Equinox in Japan is on Saturday, March 20, 2027 (Asia/Tokyo). Thatโ€™s 234 days ยท about 33 weeks ยท about 8 months. It falls on a Saturday.

Is Spring (Vernal) Equinox a public holiday in Japan?

Yes โ€” Spring (Vernal) Equinox is a public holiday in Japan.

How Japan celebrates

Shunbun no Hi (Vernal Equinox Day) is a national holiday in Japan, the heart of the week-long spring Higan when families visit and tidy ancestral graves, make offerings and enjoy the first cherry blossoms.

What people eat

Botamochi (sweet rice with red bean paste), seasonal vegetables and early spring dishes.

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