National Holidays

January 1: Gantan (New Year’s Day)

The 2nd Monday of January: Seijin-no-Hi (Coming of Age Day)
This is the day to congratulate those who, during the year, have or will become 20 years old, the age one becomes an adult in Japan.

February 11: Kenkoku Kinen-Bi (Foundation Day)

Around March 21: Shunbun-no-Hi (Spring Equinox)
Occuring during the middle of the Buddhist spring equinox week, this is the day to appreciate nature and all living things.

April 29: Showa Day

May 3: Kenpo Kinen-Bi (Constitution Day)

May 4: Midori-no-Hi (Greenery Day)

May 5: Kodomo-no-Hi (Children’s Day)

The 3rd Monday of July: Umi-no-Hi (Marine Day)

The 3rd Monday of September: Keiro-no-Hi (Respect for the Aged Day)

September 23: Shubun-no-Hi (Autumnal Equinox)
Occuring during the middle of the Buddhist autumn equinox week, this is the day to respect the elderly and lament the passing of the dead.

The 2nd Monday of October: Taiiku-no-Hi (Athletic Day)

November 3: Bunka-no-Hi (Culture Day)

November 23: Kinro Kansha-no-Hi (Labor Day)

December 23: Tenno Tanjobi (Emperor’s Birthday)