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Japan national holidays in 1979 (14 days)
Holidays14vs 1978: +0
Dates from the Cabinet Office national holiday CSV (official).
On Sat/Sun5
Substitute holidays2
Breaks of 3+ days5longest 3 days
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1979 | Mon | New Year's Day 元日 |
| Jan 15, 1979 | Mon | Coming of Age Day 成人の日 |
| Feb 11, 1979 | Sun | National Foundation Day 建国記念の日 |
| Feb 12, 1979 | Mon | Substitute / bridge holiday (休日) 休日 |
| Mar 21, 1979 | Wed | Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日 |
| Apr 29, 1979 | Sun | Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日 |
| Apr 30, 1979 | Mon | Substitute / bridge holiday (休日) 休日 |
| May 3, 1979 | Thu | Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日 |
| May 5, 1979 | Sat | Children's Day こどもの日 |
| Sep 15, 1979 | Sat | Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日 |
| Sep 24, 1979 | Mon | Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日 |
| Oct 10, 1979 | Wed | Health and Sports Day (until 2019) 体育の日 |
| Nov 3, 1979 | Sat | Culture Day 文化の日 |
| Nov 23, 1979 | Fri | Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日 |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3+ days
| Period | Length |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 1979 – Jan 15, 1979 | 3 days |
| Feb 10, 1979 – Feb 12, 1979 | 3 days |
| Apr 28, 1979 – Apr 30, 1979 | 3 days |
| Sep 22, 1979 – Sep 24, 1979 | 3 days |
| Nov 23, 1979 – Nov 25, 1979 | 3 days |