National Holiday


Jan. 1
New Year's Day (Ganjitsu)

Jan. 15
Seijin no Hi (Adults' Day or Coming-of Age Day)

Feb. 11
Kenkoku kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day)

Feb. 21 or 22
Shunbun no Hi (Vernal Equinox Day)

Apr. 29
Midori no Hi (Former Emperor's Birthday)

May 3
Kenpo Kinenbi (Constitution Memorial Day)

May 5
Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day) also called Tango no sekku

Sep. 15
Keiro no Hi (Respect-for-the-Aged Day)

Sep. 23 or 24
Shunbun no Hi (Autumn Equinox Day)

Oct. 10
Taiiku no Hi (Sports Day)

Nov. 3
Bunka no Hi (Culture Day)

Nov. 23
Kinro Kansha no Hi (Labor Thanksgiving Day)

Dec. 23
Tenno Tanjobi (Emperor's Birthday)