188 days until Foundation Day.
Thursday, February 11, 2027
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, February 11, 2027
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 6
- Day of year
- 42
- Local time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Currency
- JPY
Long-weekend planner
Foundation Day falls on a Thursday in 2027. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Japan, Foundation Day is on February 11, 2027 in 2027.
In 2027, Foundation Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. Foundation Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Japan.
There are 188 days until Foundation Day on February 11, 2027.
Other public holidays in Japan 2027
- New Year's Day (元日)Jan 1
- Coming of Age Day (成人の日)Jan 11
- The Emperor's Birthday (天皇誕生日)Feb 23
- Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日)Mar 21
- Shōwa Day (昭和の日)Apr 29
- Constitution Memorial Day (憲法記念日)May 3
- Greenery Day (みどりの日)May 4
- Children's Day (こどもの日)May 5
- Marine Day (海の日)Jul 19
- Mountain Day (山の日)Aug 11
- Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日)Sep 20
- Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日)Sep 23
- Sports Day (スポーツの日)Oct 11
- Culture Day (文化の日)Nov 3
- Labour Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日)Nov 23
About these dates
The Foundation Day date for Japan 2027 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www8.cao.go.jp/syukujitsu/