National Holidays in Japan

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January 1: 元日 (Ganjitsu) / New Year's Day
the second Monday in January (until 1999, January 15): 成人の日 (Seijin-no hi) / Adult's Day
February 11: 建国記念の日 (Kenkoku Kinen-no hi) / National Founding Day
March 20 or 21: 春分の日 (Shunbun-no hi) / Vernal Equinox Day
April 29: みどりの日 (Midori-no hi) / Greenery Day
May 3: 憲法記念日 (Kenpou Kinenbi) / Constitution Memorial Day
May 4: 国民の休日 (Kokumin-no Kyuujitsu) / National People's Day
May 5: こどもの日 (Kodomo-no hi) / Children's Day
July 20: 海の日 (Umi-no hi) / Marine Day
September 15: 敬老の日 (Keirou-no hi) / Respect-for-the-Aged Day
September 23 or 24: 秋分の日 (Shuubun-no hi) / Autumnal Equinox Day
the second Monday in October (until 1999, October 10): 体育の日 (Taiiku-no hi) / Health-Sports Day
November 3: 文化の日 (Bunka-no hi) / Culture Day
November 23: 勤労感謝の日 (Kinrou Kansha-no hi) / Labor Thanksgiving Day
December 23: 天皇誕生日 (Tennou Tanjoubi) / Emperor's Birthday

When a national holiday falls on Sunday, the next day (Monday) becomes a holiday.

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