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Japan national holidays in 1997 (16 days)
Holidays16vs 1996: -3
Dates from the Cabinet Office national holiday CSV (official).
On Sat/Sun3
Substitute holidays2
Breaks of 3+ days6longest 3 days
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1997 | Wed | New Year's Day 元日 |
| Jan 15, 1997 | Wed | Coming of Age Day 成人の日 |
| Feb 11, 1997 | Tue | National Foundation Day 建国記念の日 |
| Mar 20, 1997 | Thu | Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日 |
| Apr 29, 1997 | Tue | Greenery Day みどりの日 |
| May 3, 1997 | Sat | Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日 |
| May 5, 1997 | Mon | Children's Day こどもの日 |
| Jul 20, 1997 | Sun | Marine Day 海の日 |
| Jul 21, 1997 | Mon | Substitute / bridge holiday (休日) 休日 |
| Sep 15, 1997 | Mon | Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日 |
| Sep 23, 1997 | Tue | Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日 |
| Oct 10, 1997 | Fri | Health and Sports Day (until 2019) 体育の日 |
| Nov 3, 1997 | Mon | Culture Day 文化の日 |
| Nov 23, 1997 | Sun | Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日 |
| Nov 24, 1997 | Mon | Substitute / bridge holiday (休日) 休日 |
| Dec 23, 1997 | Tue | Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日 |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3+ days
| Period | Length |
|---|---|
| May 3, 1997 – May 5, 1997 | 3 days |
| Jul 19, 1997 – Jul 21, 1997 | 3 days |
| Sep 13, 1997 – Sep 15, 1997 | 3 days |
| Oct 10, 1997 – Oct 12, 1997 | 3 days |
| Nov 1, 1997 – Nov 3, 1997 | 3 days |
| Nov 22, 1997 – Nov 24, 1997 | 3 days |