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New Year's Day1 January1 January
Coming of Age Day8 January13 January
National Foundation Day11 February11 February
The Emperor's Birthday23 February23 February
Spring Equinox20 March21 March
Shôwa Day29 April29 April
Constitution Day3 May3 May
Greenery Day4 May4 May
Children's Day5 May5 May
Marine Day15 July21 July
Mountain Day11 August11 August
Respect for the Aged Day16 September15 September
Autumn Equinox Day22 September23 September
Health and Sports Day14 October13 October
Culture Day3 November3 November
Labour Thanksgiving Day23 November23 November

*If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes a holiday. 

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