Japan Public Holidays 2020
See weekends, national breaks, and special adjustments in one place.
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January
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1New Year's DayNew Year's DayThe first day of the year in Japan
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13Coming of Age DayComing of Age DayHoliday celebrating young people who have reached the age of 20
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February
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11National Foundation DayNational Foundation DayDay to celebrate the founding of the nation of Japan
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23Emperor's BirthdayEmperor's BirthdayHoliday celebrating the birth of Emperor Naruhito
24Emperor's Birthday…Emperor's Birthday ObservedSpecialCompensatory holiday for Emperor's Birthday
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March
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20Vernal Equinox DayVernal Equinox DayHoliday celebrating the arrival of spring
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29Showa DayShowa DayHoliday commemorating the birthday of Emperor Showa
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May
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3Constitution Memorial…Constitution Memorial DayHoliday commemorating the enactment of Japan's post-war constitution
4Greenery DayGreenery DayHoliday for appreciating nature and life
5Children's DayChildren's DayHoliday celebrating children's personalities and their health and happiness
6Substitute HolidaySubstitute HolidaySpecialPublic holiday during Golden Week
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June
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July
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23Marine DayMarine DayHoliday to appreciate the blessings of the ocean (rescheduled due to Tokyo Olympics)
24Sports DaySports DayHoliday to promote sports (rescheduled due to Tokyo Olympics)
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August
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10Mountain DayMountain DayHoliday to appreciate mountains (rescheduled due to Tokyo Olympics)
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September
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21Respect for the Aged DayRespect for the Aged DayHoliday to honor elderly citizens
22Autumnal Equinox DayAutumnal Equinox DayHoliday to honor ancestors and remember the dead
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October
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November
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3Culture DayCulture DayHoliday to promote culture and academic freedom
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23Labor Thanksgiving DayLabor Thanksgiving DayHoliday to express gratitude to workers
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December
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