Time difference/National Holidays
Time difference between Japan and countries around the world
Note: Japan has no Summer Time /Daylight Saving Time
| Time of each country when Japan Time=12:00PM | - |
|---|---|
| Time Difference between Japan and each country (hours) | - |
National Holidays
Japan has 16 "National Holidays" in a year set by law.
Mountain Day on August 11 has been added as its new public holiday starting in 2016.
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 |
| Coming-of-Age Day | 2nd Monday in January |
| National Foundation Day | February 11 |
| Vernal Equinox Day | March 21 (or 20) |
| Day of Showa | April 29 |
| Constitution Memorial Day | May 3 |
| Greenery Day | May 4 |
| Children's Day | May 5 |
| Maritime Day | 3rd Monday in July |
| Mountain Day | August 11 |
| Respect-for-the-Aged Day | 3rd Monday in September |
| Autumnal Equinox Day | September 23 (or 22) |
| Health-Sports Day | 2nd Monday in October |
| Culture Day | November 3 |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | November 23 |
| The Emperor's Birthday | December 23 |
- Note:
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(1)When a national holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday becomes a holiday.
(2) When a day (except for Sundays and the above) is sandwiched between national holidays, it also becomes a holiday.
Tourist spots and downtowns are busy with visitors on Saturdays and Sundays as most companies and schools are off during the weekend.