U.S. State Department Geographic Bureaus: East Asia and Pacific Bureau

Japan's National Holidays

Fact sheet released by the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs,
U.S. Department of State, July 31, 1997.

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January 1

New Year's Day

January 15

Adult's Day

February 11

National Foundation Day

March 20

Vernal Equinox Day

April 29

Greenery Day

May 3

Constitution Memorial Day

May 5

Children's Day

July 20

Marine Day

September 15

Respect for the Aged Day

September 23

Autumnal Equinox Day

October 10

Health-Sports Day

November 3

Culture Day

November 23

Labor Thanksgiving Day

December 23

Emperor's Birthday

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