What are the days off for workers in Japan a year?

If in Vietnam, we have public holidays, New Year's Day, Ancestral Anniversary, International Labor Day, and National Day are holidays of the year, then in Japan there are also some special days like that. Let's take a look at 15 special days that workers can take off work in Japan!

1st day of Tet

Unlike Vietnam, who eat both Yang and Yin New Year, the Japanese only celebrate Yang New Year like the West. In Japan, the first day of Tet is considered an important holiday. Normally, you will be off to celebrate Tet from December 31 to the end of the 3rd and return to work on the 4th.

Coming of Age Day

In Japan, coming of age is celebrated on the second Monday of January. This holiday is celebrated exclusively for girls and boys who have turned 20 years old - an age that marks adulthood in Japan. 

Independence Day

Every year, February 11 is the National Day of the Japanese people. On this day 660 BC, the first Emperor of Japan was officially enthroned. In Japan, each year's National Day is celebrated with great sophistication and solemnity, with many festivals and the presence of parades.

Spring Equinox Day March 20

The Spring Equinox Day was created for the Japanese to show respect and remember their roots. On this day of March 20, they often go to dig graves for their ancestors, as well as gather with their families. Besides Japan, the Spring Equinox Day is also celebrated in many other countries.

Show Hoa Day April 29

Showa Day, also known as Green Day, is celebrated by the Japanese on April 29 every year. Showa Day is derived from the birthday of the late Emperor Showa. After his death, the Japanese took this day every year as a holiday to preserve the green of nature, because this emperor was very fond of nature and plants.

Constitution Day 3/5

After World War II, Constitution Day marked the birth of a new generation of empires in Japan. Constitution Day is fixed as May 3 every year, starting in 1947.

Children's Day 5/5

Every year 5/5 is Children's Day in Japan, with the desire to wish children always healthy and happy. Previously, Children's Day would take place on the Lunar New Year, which is the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. But since Japan decided to use calendar days, all holidays in the year also follow that change to calendar days.

Day of the Sea

Sea day is the 2nd day of the 3rd week of July. Sea day means thanking for what the sea gives, so that people understand the importance of the sea.

Obon

August 13 to 15 every year is considered Obon week in Japan. For the people of this country, Obon is considered the golden week, the longest holiday of the year.

Respectful Day

On these days, they often gather, spend time dancing and singing, and give meaningful souvenirs to grandparents.

Autumn equinox 23/9

The annual September 23 autumn equinox is used to remember those who have passed away, to pay respects to their ancestors.

Sports day

Sports Day takes place on the first Sunday of October. 1966 was the first year to celebrate this holiday, commemorating the Olympic sports tournament in Tokyo 1964.

Culture Day

Culture Day is held on November 3 every year to encourage the development of traditional culture in Japan.

Labor Thanksgiving Day

November 23 has the meaning of gratitude for the value of labor and thanks to the gods for bountiful crops. According to the usual ritual, to show respect, people will offer the produce they have just harvested.

Emperor's Birthday

December 23 is the birthday of Emperor Binh Thanh in Japan. As long as this emperor still reigns, this holiday will continue to be maintained.