National public holidays of Japan in 2015
| Day | Date | Holiday | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | January 01 | New Years Day | Gantan |
| Monday | January 12 | Coming-of-age Day | 2nd Monday of January |
| Wednesday | February 11 | National Foundation Day | |
| Saturday | March 21 | Vernal Equinox Day | March 20 or March 21 |
| Wednesday | April 29 | Showa Day | Part of Golden Week |
| Sunday | May 03 | Constitution Memorial Day | Part of Golden Week |
| Monday | May 04 | Greenery Day | Part of Golden Week |
| Tuesday | May 05 | Childrens Day | Part of Golden Week |
| Wednesday | May 06 | Constitution Memorial Day (in lieu) | As Constitution Memorial Day falls on a Sunday |
| Monday | July 20 | Marine Day | 3rd Monday of July |
| Monday | September 21 | Respect for the Aged Day | 3rd Monday of September |
| Wednesday | September 23 | Autumnal Equinox Day | September 23 or September 24 |
| Monday | October 12 | Health-Sports Day | 2nd Monday of October |
| Tuesday | November 03 | Culture Day | Bunka no hi |
| Monday | November 23 | Labour Thanksgiving Day | November 23 or following Monday if it falls on a Sunday |
| Wednesday | December 23 | The Emperors Birthday | In 1989, Emperor Akihito became Japan's 125th emperor |
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