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What's open on The Emperor's Birthday 2027 in Japan?

Known locally as 天皇誕生日

The Emperor's Birthday falls on 2027-02-23. The Emperor's Birthday on 23 February opens the palace grounds to the public. Banks and offices close; shops and convenience stores stay open.

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Feb 23

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23 February 2027

Most chains are expected to stay open.

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All Categories 27 Supermarkets & Groceries 13 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Convenience Stores 6 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Restaurants & Cafes 1 Retail & Shopping Malls 1 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Banks & ATMs 1 Public Transit & Transport 1 Urgent Care & Clinics 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on The Emperor's Birthday 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%

Verified · 4 days ago

All Verified Chains & Venues

27 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
Welcia 24h Pharmacy (ウエルシア)24/7 Duty 24時間営業店舗は国民の祝日も年中無休で営業 Editorial	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 welcia-yakkyoku.co.jp
ENEOS 24/7 (エネオス)24/7 Duty セルフSSおよび幹線道路店舗は祝日も24時間給油可能 Editorial	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 eneos.co.jp
Emergency Health Guidance #7119 (救急安心センター)24/7 Duty #7119にて祝日の当番医・救急医療機関の案内を24時間受付 Editorial#7119	Urgent Care & Clinics	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 fdma.go.jp
7-Eleven Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 7-eleven.co.jp
FamilyMart Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 family.co.jp
Lawson Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 lawson.co.jp
Ministop Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 ministop.co.jp
Daily Yamazaki Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 daily-yamazaki.jp
Seicomart Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 seicomart.co.jp
Ito Yokado Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 itoyokado.co.jp
AEON Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 aeonretail.jp
Life Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 lifecorp.jp
Seiyu Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 seiyu.co.jp
Maruetsu Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 maruetsu.co.jp
OK Store Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 ok-corporation.jp
Yaoko Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 yaoko-net.com
Summit Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 summitstore.co.jp
Gyomu Super Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 gyomusuper.jp
Beisia Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 beisia.co.jp
York-Benimaru Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 yorkbenimaru.co.jp
Daiei Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 daiei.co.jp
Trial Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 trial-net.co.jp
Don Quijote Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 donki.com
McDonald's Japan (マクドナルド) 24時間店舗およびドライブスルーは国民の祝日も通常通り営業 Editorial	Restaurants & Cafes	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 mcdonalds.co.jp
Japan Post (日本郵便ゆうゆう窓口) 通常窓口は休業ですが主要郵便局の「ゆうゆう窓口」は祝日も営業 Editorial	Post & Parcel Lockers	Reduced hours	08:00–19:00	2026-04-20 post.japanpost.jp
MUFG Bank & ATMs (三菱UFJ銀行) 窓口は祝日休業ですがコンビニATMおよび店舗ATMコーナーは祝日稼働 Editorial	Banks & ATMs	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-04-20 bk.mufg.jp
JR East & Metro (JR東日本・東京メトロ) 国民の祝日は「休日ダイヤ」にて運行されます Editorial	Public Transit & Transport	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-04-20 jreast.co.jp

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on The Emperor's Birthday in Japan?

The Emperor's Birthday on 23 February opens the palace grounds to the public. Banks and offices close; shops and convenience stores stay open. Confirmed open chains include: 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, Ministop, Daily Yamazaki. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is The Emperor's Birthday 2027?

The Emperor's Birthday falls on 2027-02-23 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on The Emperor's Birthday?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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