Spring (Vernal) Equinox in Japan

Sunday, March 21, 2027 ยท Asia/Tokyo ยท Public holiday

Exact moment: 20:25 UTC on Saturday, March 20, 2027

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

Spring (Vernal) Equinox in Japan is on Sunday, March 21, 2027 (Asia/Tokyo). As of October 16, 2026, thatโ€™s 156 days ยท about 22 weeks ยท about 5 months. It falls on a Sunday.

Japan observes it on a different day from the date used elsewhere (Saturday, March 20, 2027).

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

Yes โ€” Spring (Vernal) Equinox is a public holiday in Japan. Because Sunday, March 21, 2027 falls on a weekend, Monday, March 22, 2027 is an additional day off.

Days off for Spring (Vernal) Equinox 2027 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.

Next holidays in Japan

Bodhi Day ยท Dec 8, 2026Coming of Age Day (Seijin no Hi) ยท Jan 11, 2027Setsubun ยท Feb 3, 2027Hinamatsuri (Doll/Girls' Festival) ยท Mar 3, 2027Hanami (Cherry Blossom Season) ยท Mar 31, 2027 (expected)Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) ยท May 5, 2027

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