National Holidays
The followings are national holidays in Japan.
| January 1 | New Year’s Day |
|---|---|
| 2nd Monday of January | Coming-of-Age Day |
| February 11 | National Foundation Day |
| March 20 | Spring Equinox Day* |
| April 29 | Day of Showa |
| May 3 | Constitution Day |
| May 4 | Greenery Day |
| May 5 | Children’s Day |
| 3rd Monday of July | Marine Day |
| August 11 | Mountain Day |
| 3rd Monday of September | Respect-for-the-Aged Day |
| September 23 | Autumn Equinox Day* |
| 2nd Monday of October | Sports Day |
| November 3 | Culture Day |
| November 23 | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
| December 23 | Emperor’s Birthday |
* These holidays may be a day or two earlier or later in a given year; replacement holidays are set allocated on Mondays if the official holiday falls on a Sunday.
Note: A day that is sandwiched between two national holidays is considered a national holiday by law.
Created: March 30, 2010 / Last modified:July 22, 2016
