Japan Public Holidays 2009

Below you'll find 2009's official holidays for Japan. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.

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There are 17 public holidays in Japan for 2009. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.

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Date	Day	Holiday name
2009-01-01	Thu	New Year's Day
2009-01-12	Mon	Coming of Age Day
2009-02-11	Wed	Foundation Day
2009-03-20	Fri	Spring Equinox Day
2009-04-29	Wed	Showa Day
2009-05-03	Sun	Constitution Day
2009-05-04	Mon	Greenery Day
2009-05-05	Tue	Children's Day
2009-05-06	Wed	Constitution Day (substitute day)
2009-07-20	Mon	Marine Day
2009-09-21	Mon	Respect-for-the-Aged Day
2009-09-22	Tue	Citizens' Holiday
2009-09-23	Wed	Autumnal Equinox Day
2009-10-12	Mon	Sports Day
2009-11-03	Tue	Culture Day
2009-11-23	Mon	Labor Thanksgiving Day
2009-12-23	Wed	Emperor's Birthday

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