National Holidays Anniversaries
15 anniversaries
A list of official national holidays and observances in Japan.
National holidays are special non-working days established under Japan's "Act on National Holidays" (Act No. 178 of 1948). They were created to celebrate Japan's culture, history, and nature, and to give all citizens equal access to days off. Under the "Happy Monday" system, some holidays are moved to a Monday, which can create three-day weekends.
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Months covered
May
Most anniversaries (3)
Featured National Holidays Anniversaries
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February Anniversaries 2
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April Anniversaries 1
May Anniversaries 3
July Anniversaries 1
August Anniversaries 1
September Anniversaries 2
October Anniversaries 1
November Anniversaries 2
Frequently Asked Questions About National Holidays Anniversaries
- How many national holidays does Japan have?
- Japan currently has 16 national holidays. Including substitute holidays and "national holidays" that fall between two other holidays, the actual number of days off is higher.
- What happens when a holiday falls on a Sunday?
- If a national holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes a "substitute holiday" (furikae kyujitsu). Also, a weekday sandwiched between two holidays becomes a "citizens' holiday" (kokumin no kyujitsu).
- What is the "Happy Monday" system?
- The Happy Monday system moves certain holidays to a Monday to create three-day weekends and encourage leisure time. It applies to Coming of Age Day (2nd Monday of January), Marine Day (3rd Monday of July), Respect for the Aged Day (3rd Monday of September), and Sports Day (2nd Monday of October).