Happy Monday System
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The refers to a set of modifications to Japanese law in 1998 and 2001 to move a number of public holidays in Japan to Mondays, creating a three-day weekend for those who normally have a five-day work week.
| Date | Moved to Monday | English name | Local name | Romanization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day New Year's Day New Year's Day is observed on January 1, the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar as well as the Julian calendar used in ancient Rome... |
元日 | Ganjitsu | |
| 2nd Monday of January | Coming of Age Day | 成人の日 | Seijin no hi | |
| February 11 | National Foundation Day National Foundation Day is a national holiday in Japan celebrated annually on February 11. On this day, Japanese celebrate the founding of the nation and the imperial line by its legendary first emperor, Jimmu, who according to legend established his capital in Yamato in 660 BC.... |
建国記念の日 | Kenkoku kinen no hi | |
| March 20 or March 21 | Vernal Equinox Day Vernal Equinox Day is a public holiday in Japan that occurs on the date of the vernal equinox in Japan Standard Time , usually March 20 or 21. The date of the holiday is not declared official until February of the previous year, due to the need for recent astronomical measurements.Vernal Equinox Day became a public... |
春分の日 | Shunbun no hi | |
| April 29 | Shōwa Day Showa Day is a Japanese annual holiday held on April 29. It honors the birthday of the Shōwa Emperor , the reigning Emperor from 1926 to 1989. The purpose of the holiday is to encourage public reflection on the turbulent 63 years of Hirohito's reign.-History:... |
昭和の日 | Shōwa no hi | |
| May 3 | Constitution Memorial Day Constitution Memorial Day is a national holiday in Japan. It takes place on May third in celebration of the promulgation of the 1947 Constitution of Japan. It is a part of the collection of holidays known as Golden Week.... |
憲法記念日 | Kenpō kinenbi | |
| May 4 | Greenery Day Greenery Day is a Japanese holiday. Between 1989 and 2006 it was celebrated on April 29. In 2007 Greenery Day was moved to May 4.The present observation of Greenery Day as a national holiday in Japan stems from the celebration of the Emperor Shōwa's birthday on April 29 every year during the Shōwa era... |
みどりの日 | Midori no hi | |
| May 5 | Children's Day | 子供の日 | Kodomo no hi | |
| 3rd Monday of July | Marine Day Marine Day , known as 'Ocean Day' or 'Sea Day' is a Japanese national holiday celebrated on the third Monday in July. Many people take advantage of the holiday and summer weather to take a beach trip.-History:... |
海の日 | Umi no hi | |
| 3rd Monday of September | Respect for the Aged Day Respect for the Aged Day is a Japanese holiday celebrated annually to honor elderly citizens. A national holiday since 1966, this was previously held on September 15. Beginning in 2003, Respect for the Aged Day is held on the third Monday of September due to the Happy Monday System.... |
敬老の日 | Keirō no hi | |
| September 23 or September 24 | Autumnal Equinox Day Autumnal Equinox Day is one of the public holidays in Japan that usually occurs on September 22 or 23, at the date of autumnal equinox in Japan Standard Time . Due to the necessity of recent astronomical measurements, the date of the holiday is not declared official until February of the previous year... |
秋分の日 | Shūbun no hi | |
| 2nd Monday of October | Health and Sports Day Health and Sports Day , also known as Health-Sports Day or Sports Day, is a national holiday in Japan held annually on the second Monday in October. It commemorates the opening of the 1964 Summer Olympics being held in Tokyo, and exists to promote sports and an active lifestyle.-History and current practice:The first ... |
体育の日 | Taiiku no hi | |
| November 3 | Culture Day Culture Day is a national holiday held annually in Japan on November 3 for the purpose of promoting culture, the arts, and academic endeavour. Festivities typically include art exhibitions, parades, and award ceremonies for distinguished artists and scholars.-History:... |
文化の日 | Bunka no hi | |
| November 23 | Labour Thanksgiving Day Labour Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in Japan. It takes place annually on November 23. The law establishing the holiday cites it as an occasion for commemorating labor and production and giving one another thanks.... |
勤労感謝の日 | Kinrō kansha no hi | |
| December 23 | The Emperor's Birthday The Emperor's Birthday is a national holiday in the Japanese calendar. It is currently celebrated on 23 December. The date is determined by the present Emperor's birthdate. Emperor Akihito was born on this date in 1933.... |
天皇誕生日 | Tennō tanjōbi |
See also
- Public holidays in Japan
- Japanese calendarJapanese calendarOn January 1, 1873, Japan adopted the Gregorian calendar. Before 1873, the Chinese style lunisolar calendar had been in use since 7th century. Japanese eras are still in use.-System:...
- Japanese festivalsJapanese festivalsJapanese festivals are traditional festive occasions. Some festivals have their roots in Chinese festivals but have undergone dramatic changes as they mixed with local customs....
- Uniform Monday Holiday ActUniform Monday Holiday ActThe Uniform Monday Holiday Act is an Act of Congress that amended the federal holiday provisions of the United States Code to establish the observance of certain holidays on Mondays. The Act was signed into law on June 28, 1968 and took effect on January 1, 1971.The Act moved Washington's...
(similar legislation in the United States)