Japan: 2009

National and Public Holidays in Japan National Holidays in Japan in 2009

2009 Date Name Remarks
January 1 New Years Day
January 12 Coming-of-age Day 2nd Monday of January
February 11 National Foundation Day
March 20 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 20 Marine Day 3rd Monday of July
September 21 Respect for the Aged Day 3rd Monday of September
September 23 Autumnal Equinox Day September 23 or September 24
October 12 Health-Sports Day 2nd Monday of October
November 3 Culture Day Bunka no hi
November 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day November 23 or nearest Monday if it falls on a weekend.
December 23 The Emperor's Birthday

Previous Years

Notes

Single days between two national holidays are often taken as a bank holiday. This applies to May 4, which is a holiday each year.

When a national holiday falls on a Sunday the next day that is not a holiday (usually a Monday) is taken as a holiday. In 2003, several holiday where moved to Mondays to simplfy matters.

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