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Japan national holidays in 1996 (19 days)
Holidays19vs 1995: +3
Dates from the Cabinet Office national holiday CSV (official).
On Sat/Sun7
Substitute holidays5
Breaks of 3+ days8longest 4 days
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1996 | Mon | New Year's Day 元日 |
| Jan 15, 1996 | Mon | Coming of Age Day 成人の日 |
| Feb 11, 1996 | Sun | National Foundation Day 建国記念の日 |
| Feb 12, 1996 | Mon | Substitute / bridge holiday (休日) 休日 |
| Mar 20, 1996 | Wed | Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日 |
| Apr 29, 1996 | Mon | Greenery Day みどりの日 |
| May 3, 1996 | Fri | Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日 |
| May 4, 1996 | Sat | Substitute / bridge holiday (休日) 休日 |
| May 5, 1996 | Sun | Children's Day こどもの日 |
| May 6, 1996 | Mon | Substitute / bridge holiday (休日) 休日 |
| Jul 20, 1996 | Sat | Marine Day 海の日 |
| Sep 15, 1996 | Sun | Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日 |
| Sep 16, 1996 | Mon | Substitute / bridge holiday (休日) 休日 |
| Sep 23, 1996 | Mon | Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日 |
| Oct 10, 1996 | Thu | Health and Sports Day (until 2019) 体育の日 |
| Nov 3, 1996 | Sun | Culture Day 文化の日 |
| Nov 4, 1996 | Mon | Substitute / bridge holiday (休日) 休日 |
| Nov 23, 1996 | Sat | Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日 |
| Dec 23, 1996 | Mon | Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日 |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3+ days
| Period | Length |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 1996 – Jan 15, 1996 | 3 days |
| Feb 10, 1996 – Feb 12, 1996 | 3 days |
| Apr 27, 1996 – Apr 29, 1996 | 3 days |
| May 3, 1996 – May 6, 1996 | 4 days |
| Sep 14, 1996 – Sep 16, 1996 | 3 days |
| Sep 21, 1996 – Sep 23, 1996 | 3 days |
| Nov 2, 1996 – Nov 4, 1996 | 3 days |
| Dec 21, 1996 – Dec 23, 1996 | 3 days |