National Holidays in Japan

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January 1
(Ganjitsu) / New Year's Day
January 15
(Seijin-no hi) / Adult's Day
February 11
(Kenkoku Kinen-no hi) / National Founding Day
March 20 or 21
(Shunbun-no hi) / Vernal Equinox Day
April 29
(Midori-no hi) / Greenery Day
May 3
(Kenpou Kinenbi) / Constitution Memorial Day
May 4
(Kokumin-no Kyuujitsu) / National People's Day
May 5
(Kodomo-no hi) / Children's Day
July 20
(Umi-no hi) / Marine Day
September 15
(Keirou-no hi) / Respect-for-the-Aged Day
September 23 or 24
(Shuubun-no hi) / Autumn Equinox Day
October 10
(Taiiku-no hi) / Sports Day
November 3
(Bunka-no hi) / Culture Day
November 23
(Kinrou Kansha-no hi) / Labor Thanksgiving Day
December 23
(Tennou Tanjoubi) / Emperor's Birthday
When a national holiday falls on Sunday, the next day (Monday) becomes a holiday.

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TAKADA Toshihiro