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JAPAN HOLIDAYS 2023

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)