Golden Week 2027

2027 Golden Week paid-leave guide

With Saturday and Sunday off, Golden Week 2027 can become a 5-, 7-, 9-, or 11-day break depending on the leave dates you choose.

Quick answer

Take April 30, May 6, and May 7 as paid leave to create an 11-day break from April 29 through May 9.

How many leave days create how many days off?

Representative options for a Monday-to-Friday work schedule.

Paid leave used	Days off	Break period	Leave dates
0 days	5 days	May 1-5	None
1 day	7 days	April 29-May 5	April 30
2 days	9 days	May 1-9	May 6 and 7
3 days	11 days	April 29-May 9	April 30, May 6, and May 7

The table shows the confirmed holidays and the three workdays that connect both weekends.

Date	Type	Details
Apr 29, 2027 (Thu)	Holiday	Showa Day
Apr 30, 2027 (Fri)	Leave option	Take this workday off to connect the break
May 1, 2027 (Sat)	Weekend	Regular day off
May 2, 2027 (Sun)	Weekend	Regular day off
May 3, 2027 (Mon)	Holiday	Constitution Memorial Day
May 4, 2027 (Tue)	Holiday	Greenery Day
May 5, 2027 (Wed)	Holiday	Children's Day
May 6, 2027 (Thu)	Leave option	Take this workday off to connect the break
May 7, 2027 (Fri)	Leave option	Take this workday off to connect the break
May 8, 2027 (Sat)	Weekend	Regular day off
May 9, 2027 (Sun)	Weekend	Regular day off

April 30 connects Showa Day to the first weekend. May 6 and 7 connect the holiday block to the following weekend.

Choose a date range, paid-leave budget, and regular days off to compare up to five leave plans.

・The table assumes Saturday and Sunday are regular days off.
・National holidays are not days off in every industry or workplace.
・These plans are schedule estimates. Paid leave still requires workplace approval.

These dates use the Cabinet Office-confirmed Japanese holidays for 2026 and 2027, including substitute and Citizens' Holidays.