Japan Public Holidays 2021
2020 | 2021 | |
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New Year's Day | 1 Jan | 1 Jan |
Coming of Age Day | 13 Jan | 11 Jan |
National Foundation Day | 11 Feb | 11 Feb |
Spring Equinox | 20 Mar | 20 Mar |
Shôwa Day | 29 Apr | 29 Apr |
Constitution Day | 3 May | 3 May |
Greenery Day | 4 May | 4 May |
Children's Day | 5 May | 5 May |
Marine Day | 23 Jul | 19 Jul |
Respect for the Aged Day | 21 Sep | 20 Sep |
Autumnal Equinox Day | 22 Sep | 23 Sep |
Sports Day | 24 Jul | 11 Oct |
Culture Day | 3 Nov | 3 Nov |
Labour Thanksgiving Day | 23 Nov | 23 Nov |
Emperor's Birthday | 23 Feb | 23 Feb |
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