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Jan 1, Wed
New Year's Day
元日
A celebration of the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar, associated with rest, family gatherings, fireworks, festive meals, and exchanging good wishes.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year
New Year's Day

Jan 13, Mon
Coming of Age Day
成人の日
Japanese holiday to congratulate and encourage all those who have reached the age of majority (20 years old) and became adults. It's held annually on the second Monday of January
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coming_of_Age_Day

Feb 11, Tue
Foundation Day
建国記念の日
Celebrating the foundation of Japan and the accession of its first emperor, Emperor Jimmu at Kashihara gū on 11 February 660 BC
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Foundation_Day

Feb 23, Sun
The Emperor's Birthday
天皇誕生日
Celebration of the birthday of the reigning Emperor, which is currently 23 December, ( Emperor Akihito's birthday). Akihito is due to retire on 30 April 2019, meaning that the holiday will not be observed in 2019, and its next celebration will be on the birthday of Crown Prince Naruhito (23 February 2020).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Emperor's_Birthday

Feb 24, Mon
The Emperor's Birthday
天皇誕生日
Celebration of the birthday of the reigning Emperor, which is currently 23 December, ( Emperor Akihito's birthday). Akihito is due to retire on 30 April 2019, meaning that the holiday will not be observed in 2019, and its next celebration will be on the birthday of Crown Prince Naruhito (23 February 2020).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Emperor's_Birthday

Mar 20, Thu
Vernal Equinox Day
春分の日
It's the holiday celebrating the spring (vernal) equinox. People spend the day with their families and pay homage to the ancestors, visiting their graves. Usually it fall between March 19–22.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernal_Equinox_Day

Apr 29, Tue
Shōwa Day
昭和の日
Shōwa Day honors the birthday of Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito), the reigning emperor from 1926 to 1989.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shōwa_Day

May 3, Sat
Constitution Memorial Day
憲法記念日
It's a national holiday in Japan which celebrates the promulgation of the 1947 Constitution of Japan.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_Memorial_Day

May 4, Sun
Greenery Day
みどりの日
It's a national holiday in Japan stems from the celebration of the Emperor Shōwa's birthday. Now it is a day to commune with nature and to be thankful for blessings.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenery_Day

May 5, Mon
Children's Day
こどもの日
A day dedicated to celebrating and promoting the well-being and rights of children.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children's_Day

May 6, Tue
Greenery Day
みどりの日
It's a national holiday in Japan stems from the celebration of the Emperor Shōwa's birthday. Now it is a day to commune with nature and to be thankful for blessings.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenery_Day

Jul 21, Mon
Marine Day
海の日
Japanese national holiday celebrated on the third Monday in July as a day of gratitude for the blessings of the oceans and for hoping for the prosperity of the maritime nation that is Japan.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Day

Aug 11, Mon
Mountain Day
山の日
The holiday is to provide opportunities to get familiar with mountains and appreciate blessings from mountains.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_Day#Mountain_Day_in_Japan

Sep 15, Mon
Respect for the Aged Day
敬老の日
A Japanese designated public holiday to honor elderly citizens. It is celebrated on the third Monday in September.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respect_for_the_Aged_Day

Sep 23, Tue
Autumnal Equinox Day
秋分の日
Commemorates the autumnal equinox.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autumnal_Equinox_Day

Oct 13, Mon
Sports Day
スポーツの日
Commemorates the opening of the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and also the promotion of sports and an active lifestyle. Falls in the second Monday in October. For 2020 only, Sports Day will be held on July 24, to coincide with the opening of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_and_Sports_Day

Nov 3, Mon
Culture Day
文化の日
A national holiday held for the purpose of promoting culture, the arts, and academic endeavor. Festivities typically include art exhibitions, parades, and award ceremonies for distinguished artists and scholars.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_Day

Nov 23, Sun
Labour Thanksgiving Day
勤労感謝の日
Commemorates labor and production and giving one another thanks; formerly a harvest festival
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labour_Thanksgiving_Day

Nov 24, Mon
Labour Thanksgiving Day
勤労感謝の日
Commemorates labor and production and giving one another thanks; formerly a harvest festival
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labour_Thanksgiving_Day

2025 - CALENDARS -
2025
1 Jan New Year's Day
13 Jan Coming of Age Day
11 Feb Foundation Day
23 Feb The Emperor's Birthday
24 Feb The Emperor's Birthday
20 Mar Vernal Equinox Day
29 Apr Shōwa Day
3 May Constitution Memorial Day
4 May Greenery Day
5 May Children's Day
6 May Greenery Day
21 Jul Marine Day
11 Aug Mountain Day
15 Sep Respect for the Aged Day
23 Sep Autumnal Equinox Day
13 Oct Sports Day
3 Nov Culture Day
23 Nov Labour Thanksgiving Day
24 Nov Labour Thanksgiving Day
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