2009 Japan Public Holidays

1 Jan               New Year's Day.

12 Jan             Coming of Age Day.

11 Feb            National Foundation Day.

20 Mar           Vernal Equinox.

29 Apr            Showa Day.

3 May             Constitution Memorial Day.

4 May             Constitution Memorial Day *(observed).

4 May             Greenery Day.

5 May             Children's Day.

20 July            Marine Day.

21 Sep             Respect for the Aged Day.

23 Sept            Autumnal Equinox.

12 Oct             Sports Day.

3 Nov              Culture Day.

23 Nov            Labor Thanksgiving Day.

23 Dec             Birthday of the Emperor.

25 Dec*           Christmas Day

26 Dec*           Boxing Day

31 Dec*           Bank Holiday.