Public holidays in Australia and Japan
Plan around both calendars: the days Australia and Japan are both off, and the ones only one of them is.
1 day off in both, 6 only in Australia and 16 only in Japan.
The next public holiday in Australia is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
The next public holiday in Japan is Sports Day on Monday 12 October 2026.
Public holidays in Australia and Japan
| Date | Holiday | Australia | Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 12 October 2026 | Sports Day | – | Yes |
| Tuesday 3 November 2026 | Culture Day | – | Yes |
| Monday 23 November 2026 | Labor Thanksgiving Day | – | Yes |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Christmas Day | Yes | – |
| Saturday 26 December 2026 | Boxing Day | Yes | – |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | New Year's Day | Yes | Yes |
| Monday 11 January 2027 | Coming of Age Day | – | Yes |
| Tuesday 26 January 2027 | Australia Day | Yes | – |
| Thursday 11 February 2027 | Foundation Day | – | Yes |
| Tuesday 23 February 2027 | Emperor's Birthday | – | Yes |
| Sunday 21 March 2027 | Vernal Equinox Day | – | Yes |
| Monday 22 March 2027 | Substitute Holiday | – | Yes |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | Good Friday | Yes | – |
| Monday 29 March 2027 | Easter Monday | Yes | – |
| Sunday 25 April 2027 | ANZAC Day | Yes | – |
| Thursday 29 April 2027 | Showa Day | – | Yes |
| Monday 3 May 2027 | Constitution Day | – | Yes |
| Tuesday 4 May 2027 | Greenery Day | – | Yes |
| Wednesday 5 May 2027 | Children's Day | – | Yes |
| Monday 19 July 2027 | Marine Day | – | Yes |
| Wednesday 11 August 2027 | Mountain Day | – | Yes |
| Monday 20 September 2027 | Respect for the Aged Day | – | Yes |
| Thursday 23 September 2027 | Autumnal Equinox | – | Yes |
Clock changes in Australia · Japan
Clocks in Australia go back 30 minutes on Sunday 4 April 2027 at 2:00 am local time. After that they go forward on Sunday 3 October 2027. Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia keep their clocks the same.
Japan doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
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Questions
Which public holidays do Australia and Japan share?
In the next 12 months: New Year's Day (Friday 1 January 2027).
When do the clocks change in Australia?
Clocks in Australia go back 30 minutes on Sunday 4 April 2027 at 2:00 am local time. After that they go forward on Sunday 3 October 2027. Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia keep their clocks the same.
When do the clocks change in Japan?
Japan doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Updated Saturday 10 October 2026