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National holidays are defined as follows.
| New Year's Day | January 1 | This day celebrates the beginning of the year. |
| Coming-of-Age Day | The second Monday in January | This day celebrates young people who have reached adulthood and are determined to forge their own path in life. |
| National Foundation Commemoration Day | Date specified by Cabinet Order | This day is for commemorating the founding of Japan and cultivating national pride. |
| Emperor's Birthday | February 23 | This day celebrates the Emperor's birthday. |
| Vernal Equinox Day | The day of the vernal equinox | This day is for honoring nature and cherishing living beings. |
| Showa Day | April 29 | This day is for looking back on the Showa era, a period of recovery after tumultuous times, and contemplating the future of the country of Japan. |
| Constitution Memorial Day | May 3 | This day is for commemorating the implementation of the Constitution of Japan and anticipating the nation's continued growth. |
| Greenery Day | May 4 | This day is for getting acquainted with nature, expressing gratitude for its blessings, and cultivating a rich spirit. |
| Children's Day | May 5 | This day is for honoring the personality of children, working towards their happiness, and expressing gratitude to mothers. |
| Marine Day | The third Monday in July | This day is for expressing gratitude for the blessings from the sea and hoping for the prosperity of Japan, a maritime nation. |
| Mountain Day | August 11 | This day is for seizing the opportunity to acquaint oneself with the mountains and expressing gratitude for their blessings. |
| Respect for the Aged Day | The third Monday in September | This day is for honoring the elderly who have contributed to society over the years and celebrating their longevity. |
| Autumnal Equinox Day | The day of the autumnal equinox | This day is for honoring ancestors and commemorating those who have passed away. |
| Sports Day | The second Monday in October | This day is for enjoying sports, fostering a spirit of respect for others, and aspiring for a realization of a healthy and dynamic society. |
| Culture Day | November 3 | This day is for cherishing freedom and peace, and nurturing culture. |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | November 23 | This day is for appreciating labor, celebrating productivity, and expressing mutual gratitude among citizens. |
「国民の祝日」を次のように定める。
| 元日 | 一月一日 | 年のはじめを祝う。 |
| 成人の日 | 一月の第二月曜日 | おとなになつたことを自覚し、みずから生き抜こうとする青年を祝いはげます。 |
| 建国記念の日 | 政令で定める日 | 建国をしのび、国を愛する心を養う。 |
| 天皇誕生日 | 二月二十三日 | 天皇の誕生日を祝う。 |
| 春分の日 | 春分日 | 自然をたたえ、生物をいつくしむ。 |
| 昭和の日 | 四月二十九日 | 激動の日々を経て、復興を遂げた昭和の時代を顧み、国の将来に思いをいたす。 |
| 憲法記念日 | 五月三日 | 日本国憲法の施行を記念し、国の成長を期する。 |
| みどりの日 | 五月四日 | 自然に親しむとともにその恩恵に感謝し、豊かな心をはぐくむ。 |
| こどもの日 | 五月五日 | こどもの人格を重んじ、こどもの幸福をはかるとともに、母に感謝する。 |
| 海の日 | 七月の第三月曜日 | 海の恩恵に感謝するとともに、海洋国日本の繁栄を願う。 |
| 山の日 | 八月十一日 | 山に親しむ機会を得て、山の恩恵に感謝する。 |
| 敬老の日 | 九月の第三月曜日 | 多年にわたり社会につくしてきた老人を敬愛し、長寿を祝う。 |
| 秋分の日 | 秋分日 | 祖先をうやまい、なくなつた人々をしのぶ。 |
| スポーツの日 | 十月の第二月曜日 | スポーツを楽しみ、他者を尊重する精神を培うとともに、健康で活力ある社会の実現を願う。 |
| 文化の日 | 十一月三日 | 自由と平和を愛し、文化をすすめる。 |
| 勤労感謝の日 | 十一月二十三日 | 勤労をたつとび、生産を祝い、国民たがいに感謝しあう。 |
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