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List of Holidays in Japan 2017
In 2015, employees in Japan are entitled to 15 national public holidays. Mountain Day (11 August) will be addedas the 16th national holiday in 2016. According to the amendment made in the Public Holiday Law, this new holiday is intended to strengthen the appreciation of mountains in Japan.
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| Holidays in Japan | |
| Date | Event |
| Sunday, January 01, 2017 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, January 02, 2017 | New Year’s Day Holiday |
| Monday, January 09, 2017 | Coming of Age Day |
| Saturday, February 11, 2017 | National Foundation Day |
| Monday, March 20, 2017 | Vernal Equinox Day |
| Saturday, April 29, 2017 | Shōwa Day |
| Wednesday, May 03, 2017 | Constitution Memorial Day |
| Thursday, May 04, 2017 | Greenery Day |
| Friday, May 05, 2017 | Children’s Day |
| Monday, July 17, 2017 | Marine Day |
| Friday, August 11, 2017 | Mountain Day |
| Monday, September 18, 2017 | Respect-for-the-Aged Day |
| Saturday, September 23, 2017 | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| Monday, October 09, 2017 | Health and Sports Day |
| Friday, November 03, 2017 | Culture Day |
| Thursday, November 23, 2017 | Labour Thanksgiving Day |
| Saturday, December 23, 2017 | The Emperor’s Birthday |
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