Tanabata Countdown 2027
A live countdown to Tanabata on Wednesday, 7 July 2027, in your own time zone.
How to use: The timer counts the days, hours, minutes and seconds to Tanabata. Share it with family and friends, or make a free greeting card.
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Tanabata is on 7 July in most of Japan; some regions such as Sendai celebrate in early August. Counts to local midnight on your device. Updated October 2026.
How to use the Tanabata Countdown
About Tanabata: Tanabata, Japan’s star festival, is celebrated by writing wishes on colourful paper strips and hanging them on bamboo.
When is Tanabata 2027? Tanabata is on 7 July in most of Japan; some regions such as Sendai celebrate in early August.
The timer above counts down to midnight at the start of the festival day in your device’s own time zone, so it is correct whether you are in Canada, India, the UK or anywhere else. Keep your phone or computer on automatic time for the most accurate count.
Planning tips: use the countdown to book travel early, order gifts or food in time, plan time off work or school, and send greetings a day or two before Tanabata so they arrive while people are preparing.
Worked example: on Sunday, 27 June 2027 at 6:00 pm the countdown shows 9 days and 6 hours, because nine full days plus the six hours until midnight remain before Tanabata.
Send wishes with our free Tanabata greeting card maker, or see every upcoming celebration on the world festival countdowns page.
Frequently asked questions
When is Tanabata 2027?
Wednesday, 7 July 2027. Tanabata is on 7 July in most of Japan; some regions such as Sendai celebrate in early August.
How many days until Tanabata?
The live timer above shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds left in your time zone.
Does the countdown use my time zone?
Yes. It counts to local midnight on your device, so it is correct anywhere in the world.
Can I make a Tanabata greeting card?
Yes. Our free card maker has Tanabata wishes in English and other languages, with your name, ready to download or share on WhatsApp.