National Holiday

2024 Date

New Year’s Day

January 1

Coming of Age Day

January 8 (Second Monday in January)

National Foundation Day

February 11 (Observed on February 12)

Emperor’s Birthday

February 23

Vernal Equinox Day

March 20

Shōwa Day

April 29

Constitution Memorial Day

May 3

Greenery Day

May 4

Children’s Day

May 5 (Observed on May 6)

Marine Day

July 15 (Third Monday in July)

Mountain Day

August 11 (Observed on August 12)

Respect for the Aged Day

September 16 (Third Monday in September)

Autumnal Equinox Day

September 22 (Observed on September 23)

Sports Day

October 14 (Second Monday in October)

Culture Day

November 3 (Observed on November 4)

Labor Thanksgiving Day

November 23