Try the Quiz : Japan : Japanese Public Holidays Quiz
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DATE | HOLIDAY | DESCRIPTION |
January 1 | New Year's Day | January 1 is New Year's Day (ganjitsu / gantan). |
January 14 | Adult's Day | January 14 is Adult's Day (seejin no hi). |
February 11 | National Foundation Day | February 11 is National Foundation Day (kenkoku kinen no hi). |
March 21 | Vernal Equinox Day | March 21 is Vernal Equinox Day (shunbon no hi). This date is lunar and changes year to year. |
April 29 | Greenery Day | April 29 is Greenery Day (midori no hi). |
May 3 | Constitution Day | May 3 is Constitution Day (kenpoo kinen bi). |
May 5 | Children's Day | May 5 is Children's Day (kodomo no hi). |
September 15 | Respect for the Aged Day | September 15 is Respect for the Aged Day (keeroo no hi). |
September 23 | Autumnal Equinox Day | September 23 is Autumnal Equinox Day (shuubon no hi). This date is lunar and changes year to year. |
October 10 | Health-Sports Day | October 10 is Health-Sports Day (taiiku no hi). |
November 3 | Culture Day | November 3 is Culture Day (bunka no hi). |
November 23 | Labor Thanksgiving Day | November 23 is Labor Thanksgiving Day (kinroo kansha no hi). |
December 23 | Emperor's Birthday | December 23 is Emperor's Birthday (ten-noo tanjoobi). |
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