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Japan national holidays in 2009 (17 days)
Holidays17vs 2008: +0
Dates from the Cabinet Office national holiday CSV (official).
On Sat/Sun1
Substitute holidays2
Breaks of 3+ days7longest 5 days
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2009 | Thu | New Year's Day 元日 |
| Jan 12, 2009 | Mon | Coming of Age Day 成人の日 |
| Feb 11, 2009 | Wed | National Foundation Day 建国記念の日 |
| Mar 20, 2009 | Fri | Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日 |
| Apr 29, 2009 | Wed | Showa Day 昭和の日 |
| May 3, 2009 | Sun | Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日 |
| May 4, 2009 | Mon | Greenery Day みどりの日 |
| May 5, 2009 | Tue | Children's Day こどもの日 |
| May 6, 2009 | Wed | Substitute / bridge holiday (休日) 休日 |
| Jul 20, 2009 | Mon | Marine Day 海の日 |
| Sep 21, 2009 | Mon | Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日 |
| Sep 22, 2009 | Tue | Substitute / bridge holiday (休日) 休日 |
| Sep 23, 2009 | Wed | Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日 |
| Oct 12, 2009 | Mon | Health and Sports Day (until 2019) 体育の日 |
| Nov 3, 2009 | Tue | Culture Day 文化の日 |
| Nov 23, 2009 | Mon | Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日 |
| Dec 23, 2009 | Wed | Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日 |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3+ days
| Period | Length |
|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2009 – Jan 12, 2009 | 3 days |
| Mar 20, 2009 – Mar 22, 2009 | 3 days |
| May 2, 2009 – May 6, 2009 | 5 days |
| Jul 18, 2009 – Jul 20, 2009 | 3 days |
| Sep 19, 2009 – Sep 23, 2009 | 5 days |
| Oct 10, 2009 – Oct 12, 2009 | 3 days |
| Nov 21, 2009 – Nov 23, 2009 | 3 days |