2008: Japan

National and Public holidays in Japan National public holidays of Japan in 2008

2008 Date Name Remarks
January 1 New Years Day
January 7 Coming-of-age Day 2nd Monday of January
February 11 National Foundation Day
March 21 Vernal Equinox Day March 20 or March 21
April 29 Showa Day Part of Golden Week
May 3 Constitution Memorial Day Part of Golden Week
May 4 Greenery Day Part of Golden Week
May 5 Childrens Day Part of Golden Week
July 21 Marine Day 3rd Monday of July
September 15 Respect for the Aged Day 3rd Monday of September
September 23 Autumnal Equinox Day September 23 or September 24
October 13 Health-Sports Day 2nd Monday of October
November 3 Culture Day Bunka no hi
November 24 Labour Thanksgiving Day November 23 or nearest Monday if it falls on a weekend.
December 23 The Emperor's Birthday

Other Years

Notes

  • With the exception of New Year's Day, if a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following day is treated as a holiday instead.

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