National Holidays

The following days are designated as National Holidays:

Date	Holiday
January 1	New Year’s Day
The 2nd Monday in January	Coming of Age Day
February 11	National Foundation Day
February 23	Emperor’s Birthday
March 21*	Vernal Equinox Day
April 29	Showa Day
May 3	Constitution Memorial Day
May 4	Greenery Day
May 5	Children’s Day
The 3rd Monday in July	Marine Day
August 11	Mountain Day
The 3rd Monday in September	Respect for the Aged Day
September 23*	Autumnal Equinox Day
The 2nd Monday in October	Health and Sport Day
November 3	Culture Day
November 23	Labor Thanksgiving Day

*Dates shifts by a day or two depending on the year.
In the event a national holiday falls on a Sunday, the following day is declared a national holiday.

Saturdays Sundays and National Holidays

Public offices, banks and a large proportion of companies are generally not in operation.
Department stores and shops are generally open.

Obon – Mid August (August 13-15)

A large proportion of companies and stores are closed.

New Year (December 31 & January 1-3)

Public offices, banks and companies are generally closed.
Some department stores and shops remain open except on January 1.