January
January 1st: New Year’s Day (O-Shogatsu)
2nd Monday in January: Coming of Age Day (Seijin no hi)
February
February 11th: National Foundation Day (Kenkoku kinen no hi)
March
March (date varies): Vernal Equinox (Shunbun no hi)
April
April 29th: Greenery Day (Midori no hi) – Start of Golden Week
May
May 3rd: Constitution Memorial Day (Kenpou kinen bi)
May 4th: Citizens’ Holiday (Kokumin no kyujitsu)
May 5th: Children’s Day (Kodomo no hi) – End of Golden Week
June
None
July
July 20th: Marine Day (Umi no hi)
August
None
September
September 15th: Respect for the Aged Day (Keirou no hi)
September (Sept 23rd or 24th): Autumnal Equinox (Shuubun no hi)
October
2nd Monday in October: Health and Sports Day (Taiku no hi)
November
November 3rd: National Culture Day (Bunka no hi)
November 23rd: Labour Thanksgiving Day (Kinrou kansha no hi)
December
December 23rd: Emperor’s Birthday (Tennou tanjyobi)
December 31st: Bank Holiday
