1 & 2 January : New Year & Observed
9 January : Coming of Age Day
11 February : National Foundation Day
23 February : Emperor’s Birthday
21 March : Spring Equinox Day
29 April : Showa Day
3 May : Constitution Memorial Day
4 May : Greenery Day
5 May : Children’s Day
17 July : Marine Day
11 August : Mountain Day
*13-15 August : Obon holidays (not national holiday but majority of companies are closed)
18 September : Respect for the Aged Day
23 September : Autumnal Equinox Day
9 October : Health and Sports Day
3 November : Culture Day
23 November : Labour Thanksgiving Day
*29 Dec – 3 Jan : Year End/New Year holidays (not national holiday but majority of companies are closed)