When are the national holidays in Japan?

If you want to plan a quick trip out of town, or if your family wants to come visit, Japan’s national holidays are the perfect times.  KCP is closed for most of these days. To confirm that you’ve got the time off, check with your student coordinator.

National Holidays 2019
New Year’s Day (Ganjitsu) January 1-2
Coming of Age Day (Seijin no Hi) January 14
National Foundation Day (Kenkoku Kinen no Hi) February 11
Vernal Equinox Day (Shunbun no Hi)  March 21
Shōwa Day (Shōwa no Hi) April 29
Constitution Memorial Day (Kenpō Kinenbi) May 3
Greenery Day (Midori no Hi) May 4
Children’s Day (Kodomo no Hi) May 5
Marine Day (Umi no Hi) July 15
Mountain Day (Yama no Hi) August 11
Respect for the Aged Day (Keirō no Hi) September 16
Autumnal Equinox Day (Shūbun no Hi)  September 23
Health and Sports Day (Taiiku no Hi) October 14
Culture Day (Bunka no Hi) November 3
Labor Thanksgiving Day (Kinrō Kansha no Hi) November 23

National Holidays 2020
New Year’s Day (Ganjitsu) January 1
Coming of Age Day (Seijin no Hi) January 13
National Foundation Day (Kenkoku Kinen no Hi) February 11
Emperor’s Birthday February 23
Emperor’s Birthday (observed) February 24
Vernal Equinox Day (Shunbun no Hi) March 20
Shōwa Day (Shōwa no Hi) April 29
Constitution Memorial Day (Kenpō Kinenbi) May 3
Greenery Day (Midori no Hi) May 4
Children’s Day (Kodomo no Hi) May 5
Constitution Memorial Day (observed) May 6
Marine Day (Umi no Hi) July 23
Sports Day (Supōtsu no hi) July 24
Mountain Day (Yama no Hi) August 10
Respect for the Aged Day (Keirō no Hi) September 21
Autumnal Equinox Day (Shūbun no Hi) September 22
Culture Day (Bunka no Hi) November 3
Labor Thanksgiving Day (Kinrō Kansha no Hi) November 23