1986 Holidays and Events in Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Additional Information
Date
Name
1/1/1986, Wed
New Year's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
1/2/1986, Thu
New Year's Day Holidays
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Government holidays only. 2004: Also bank holiday. Most Businesses close on the New Years' Holidays
1/3/1986, Fri
New Year's Day Holidays
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Government holidays only. 2004: Also bank holiday. Most Businesses close on the New Years' Holidays
1/13/1986, Mon
Coming-of-Age/Adults' Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
2003 Change: Name changed from Adult’s Day to Coming-of-Age/Adults’ Day
3/21/1986, Fri
Vernal Equinox Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
4/8/1986, Tue
Hana Matsuri/Buddha's Birthday
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Religious Festival
4/29/1986, Tue
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
4/30/1986, Wed
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/1/1986, Thu
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/2/1986, Fri
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/3/1986, Sat
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/4/1986, Sun
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/4/1986, Sun
Greenery Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Part of Golden Week. In 98 we used Constitution Memorial Day Obs.
1999 Official Holiday list says this is a holiday because it is “a day falling between 2 holidays”
2007: Changed name from Bank Holiday to Greenery Day. Official Hol.
5/5/1986, Mon
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/11/1986, Sun
Mother's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
LB5 new for 2003
7/21/1986, Mon
Marine Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: This holiday has been added 2004: Formula changed
8/11/1986, Mon
Mountain Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
National holiday. People are encouraged to take the day off and enjoy the mountains.
8/13/1986, Wed
Obon/Festival of Souls
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Air and road congestion, major travel time as per embassy
8/14/1986, Thu
Obon/Festival of Souls
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Air and road congestion, major travel time as per embassy
8/15/1986, Fri
Obon/Festival of Souls
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Air and road congestion, major travel time as per embassy
9/15/1986, Mon
Respect-for-the-Aged Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
2004: formula changed
9/23/1986, Tue
Autumnal Equinox Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/13/1986, Mon
Health Sports Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: This holiday has been added
11/24/1986, Mon
Labor Thanksgiving Day: Additional Observance Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Date changed from 11/24 to 11/23
12/31/1986, Wed
New Year's Eve
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
2004: this is a bank holiday
1/1/1987, Thu
New Year's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
1/2/1987, Fri
New Year's Day Holidays
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Government holidays only. 2004: Also bank holiday. Most Businesses close on the New Years' Holidays
1/3/1987, Sat
New Year's Day Holidays
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Government holidays only. 2004: Also bank holiday. Most Businesses close on the New Years' Holidays
1/12/1987, Mon
Coming-of-Age/Adults' Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
2003 Change: Name changed from Adult’s Day to Coming-of-Age/Adults’ Day
3/21/1987, Sat
Vernal Equinox Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
4/8/1987, Wed
Hana Matsuri/Buddha's Birthday
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Religious Festival
4/29/1987, Wed
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
4/30/1987, Thu
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/1/1987, Fri
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/2/1987, Sat
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/3/1987, Sun
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/4/1987, Mon
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/4/1987, Mon
Constitution Memorial Day: Additional Observance Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Constitution Day to Constitution Memorial Day. Part of Golden Week
5/4/1987, Mon
Greenery Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Part of Golden Week. In 98 we used Constitution Memorial Day Obs.
1999 Official Holiday list says this is a holiday because it is “a day falling between 2 holidays”
2007: Changed name from Bank Holiday to Greenery Day. Official Hol.
5/5/1987, Tue
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/10/1987, Sun
Mother's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
LB5 new for 2003
7/20/1987, Mon
Marine Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: This holiday has been added 2004: Formula changed
8/11/1987, Tue
Mountain Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
National holiday. People are encouraged to take the day off and enjoy the mountains.
8/13/1987, Thu
Obon/Festival of Souls
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Air and road congestion, major travel time as per embassy
8/14/1987, Fri
Obon/Festival of Souls
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Air and road congestion, major travel time as per embassy
8/15/1987, Sat
Obon/Festival of Souls
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Air and road congestion, major travel time as per embassy
9/21/1987, Mon
Respect-for-the-Aged Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
2004: formula changed
9/23/1987, Wed
Autumnal Equinox Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/12/1987, Mon
Health Sports Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: This holiday has been added
12/31/1987, Thu
New Year's Eve
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
2004: this is a bank holiday
1/1/1988, Fri
New Year's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
1/2/1988, Sat
New Year's Day Holidays
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Government holidays only. 2004: Also bank holiday. Most Businesses close on the New Years' Holidays
1/3/1988, Sun
New Year's Day Holidays
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Government holidays only. 2004: Also bank holiday. Most Businesses close on the New Years' Holidays
1/11/1988, Mon
Coming-of-Age/Adults' Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
2003 Change: Name changed from Adult’s Day to Coming-of-Age/Adults’ Day
3/20/1988, Sun
Vernal Equinox Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
4/8/1988, Fri
Hana Matsuri/Buddha's Birthday
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Religious Festival
4/29/1988, Fri
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
4/30/1988, Sat
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/1/1988, Sun
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/2/1988, Mon
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/3/1988, Tue
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/4/1988, Wed
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/4/1988, Wed
Greenery Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Part of Golden Week. In 98 we used Constitution Memorial Day Obs.
1999 Official Holiday list says this is a holiday because it is “a day falling between 2 holidays”
2007: Changed name from Bank Holiday to Greenery Day. Official Hol.
5/5/1988, Thu
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/8/1988, Sun
Mother's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
LB5 new for 2003
7/18/1988, Mon
Marine Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: This holiday has been added 2004: Formula changed
8/11/1988, Thu
Mountain Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
National holiday. People are encouraged to take the day off and enjoy the mountains.
8/13/1988, Sat
Obon/Festival of Souls
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Air and road congestion, major travel time as per embassy
8/14/1988, Sun
Obon/Festival of Souls
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Air and road congestion, major travel time as per embassy
8/15/1988, Mon
Obon/Festival of Souls
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Air and road congestion, major travel time as per embassy
9/19/1988, Mon
Respect-for-the-Aged Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
2004: formula changed
9/23/1988, Fri
Autumnal Equinox Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/10/1988, Mon
Health Sports Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: This holiday has been added
12/31/1988, Sat
New Year's Eve
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
2004: this is a bank holiday
1/1/1989, Sun
New Year's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
1/2/1989, Mon
New Year's Day Holidays
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Government holidays only. 2004: Also bank holiday. Most Businesses close on the New Years' Holidays
1/3/1989, Tue
New Year's Day Holidays
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Government holidays only. 2004: Also bank holiday. Most Businesses close on the New Years' Holidays
1/9/1989, Mon
Coming-of-Age/Adults' Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
2003 Change: Name changed from Adult’s Day to Coming-of-Age/Adults’ Day
3/21/1989, Tue
Vernal Equinox Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
4/8/1989, Sat
Hana Matsuri/Buddha's Birthday
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Religious Festival
4/29/1989, Sat
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
4/30/1989, Sun
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/1/1989, Mon
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/2/1989, Tue
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/3/1989, Wed
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/4/1989, Thu
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/4/1989, Thu
Greenery Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Part of Golden Week. In 98 we used Constitution Memorial Day Obs.
1999 Official Holiday list says this is a holiday because it is “a day falling between 2 holidays”
2007: Changed name from Bank Holiday to Greenery Day. Official Hol.
5/5/1989, Fri
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/14/1989, Sun
Mother's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
LB5 new for 2003
7/17/1989, Mon
Marine Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: This holiday has been added 2004: Formula changed
8/11/1989, Fri
Mountain Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
National holiday. People are encouraged to take the day off and enjoy the mountains.
8/13/1989, Sun
Obon/Festival of Souls
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Air and road congestion, major travel time as per embassy
8/14/1989, Mon
Obon/Festival of Souls
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Air and road congestion, major travel time as per embassy
8/15/1989, Tue
Obon/Festival of Souls
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Air and road congestion, major travel time as per embassy
9/18/1989, Mon
Respect-for-the-Aged Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
2004: formula changed
9/23/1989, Sat
Autumnal Equinox Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/9/1989, Mon
Health Sports Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: This holiday has been added
12/31/1989, Sun
New Year's Eve
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
2004: this is a bank holiday
1/1/1990, Mon
New Year's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
1/2/1990, Tue
New Year's Day Holidays
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Government holidays only. 2004: Also bank holiday. Most Businesses close on the New Years' Holidays
1/3/1990, Wed
New Year's Day Holidays
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Government holidays only. 2004: Also bank holiday. Most Businesses close on the New Years' Holidays
1/8/1990, Mon
Coming-of-Age/Adults' Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
2003 Change: Name changed from Adult’s Day to Coming-of-Age/Adults’ Day
2/12/1990, Mon
National Foundation Day: Additional Observance Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: This holiday lasts only one day and the name was changed from Founding Day & Observance to National Foundation Day.
3/21/1990, Wed
Vernal Equinox Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
4/8/1990, Sun
Hana Matsuri/Buddha's Birthday
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Religious Festival
4/29/1990, Sun
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
4/30/1990, Mon
Showa Day: Additional Observance Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Green Day to Greenery Day Part of Golden Week
2007 Change: Name changed from Geenery Day to Show Day
4/30/1990, Mon
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/1/1990, Tue
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/2/1990, Wed
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/3/1990, Thu
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/4/1990, Fri
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/4/1990, Fri
Greenery Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Part of Golden Week. In 98 we used Constitution Memorial Day Obs.
1999 Official Holiday list says this is a holiday because it is “a day falling between 2 holidays”
2007: Changed name from Bank Holiday to Greenery Day. Official Hol.
5/5/1990, Sat
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/13/1990, Sun
Mother's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
LB5 new for 2003
7/16/1990, Mon
Marine Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: This holiday has been added 2004: Formula changed
8/11/1990, Sat
Mountain Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
National holiday. People are encouraged to take the day off and enjoy the mountains.
8/13/1990, Mon
Obon/Festival of Souls
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Air and road congestion, major travel time as per embassy
8/14/1990, Tue
Obon/Festival of Souls
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Air and road congestion, major travel time as per embassy
8/15/1990, Wed
Obon/Festival of Souls
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Air and road congestion, major travel time as per embassy
9/17/1990, Mon
Respect-for-the-Aged Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
2004: formula changed
9/23/1990, Sun
Autumnal Equinox Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/8/1990, Mon
Health Sports Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: This holiday has been added
12/24/1990, Mon
Emperor's Birthday: Additional Observance Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
12/31/1990, Mon
New Year's Eve
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
2004: this is a bank holiday
1/1/1991, Tue
New Year's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
1/2/1991, Wed
New Year's Day Holidays
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Government holidays only. 2004: Also bank holiday. Most Businesses close on the New Years' Holidays
1/3/1991, Thu
New Year's Day Holidays
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Government holidays only. 2004: Also bank holiday. Most Businesses close on the New Years' Holidays
1/14/1991, Mon
Coming-of-Age/Adults' Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
2003 Change: Name changed from Adult’s Day to Coming-of-Age/Adults’ Day
2/11/1991, Mon
National Foundation Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: This holiday lasts only one day and the name was changed from Founding Day & Observance to National Foundation Day.
2/11/1991, Mon
National Foundation Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: This holiday lasts only one day and the name was changed from Founding Day & Observance to National Foundation Day.
2/11/1991, Mon
National Foundation Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: This holiday lasts only one day and the name was changed from Founding Day & Observance to National Foundation Day.
2/11/1991, Mon
National Foundation Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: This holiday lasts only one day and the name was changed from Founding Day & Observance to National Foundation Day.
2/11/1991, Mon
National Foundation Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: This holiday lasts only one day and the name was changed from Founding Day & Observance to National Foundation Day.
2/11/1991, Mon
National Foundation Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: This holiday lasts only one day and the name was changed from Founding Day & Observance to National Foundation Day.
3/21/1991, Thu
Vernal Equinox Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
4/8/1991, Mon
Hana Matsuri/Buddha's Birthday
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Religious Festival
4/29/1991, Mon
Showa Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Green Day to Greenery Day Part of Golden Week
2007 Change: Name changed from Geenery Day to Show Day
4/29/1991, Mon
Showa Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Green Day to Greenery Day Part of Golden Week
2007 Change: Name changed from Geenery Day to Show Day
4/29/1991, Mon
Showa Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Green Day to Greenery Day Part of Golden Week
2007 Change: Name changed from Geenery Day to Show Day
4/29/1991, Mon
Showa Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Green Day to Greenery Day Part of Golden Week
2007 Change: Name changed from Geenery Day to Show Day
4/29/1991, Mon
Showa Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Green Day to Greenery Day Part of Golden Week
2007 Change: Name changed from Geenery Day to Show Day
4/29/1991, Mon
Showa Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Green Day to Greenery Day Part of Golden Week
2007 Change: Name changed from Geenery Day to Show Day
4/29/1991, Mon
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
4/30/1991, Tue
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/1/1991, Wed
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/2/1991, Thu
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/3/1991, Fri
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/3/1991, Fri
Constitution Memorial Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Constitution Day to Constitution Memorial Day. Part of Golden Week
5/3/1991, Fri
Constitution Memorial Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Constitution Day to Constitution Memorial Day. Part of Golden Week
5/3/1991, Fri
Constitution Memorial Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Constitution Day to Constitution Memorial Day. Part of Golden Week
5/3/1991, Fri
Constitution Memorial Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Constitution Day to Constitution Memorial Day. Part of Golden Week
5/3/1991, Fri
Constitution Memorial Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Constitution Day to Constitution Memorial Day. Part of Golden Week
5/3/1991, Fri
Constitution Memorial Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Constitution Day to Constitution Memorial Day. Part of Golden Week
5/4/1991, Sat
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/4/1991, Sat
Greenery Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Part of Golden Week. In 98 we used Constitution Memorial Day Obs.
1999 Official Holiday list says this is a holiday because it is “a day falling between 2 holidays”
2007: Changed name from Bank Holiday to Greenery Day. Official Hol.
5/5/1991, Sun
Golden Week
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: End date of 5/5 added here, eliminating need for separate entry of “5/5 Golden Week ends”. Also Banks are NOT closed. Most days are holidays. Some businesses close for entire week.
5/5/1991, Sun
Children's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Part of Golden Week
5/5/1991, Sun
Children's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Part of Golden Week
5/5/1991, Sun
Children's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Part of Golden Week
5/5/1991, Sun
Children's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Part of Golden Week
5/5/1991, Sun
Children's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Part of Golden Week
5/5/1991, Sun
Children's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Part of Golden Week
5/6/1991, Mon
Children's Day: Additional Observance Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Part of Golden Week
5/12/1991, Sun
Mother's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
LB5 new for 2003
7/15/1991, Mon
Marine Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: This holiday has been added 2004: Formula changed
8/11/1991, Sun
Mountain Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
National holiday. People are encouraged to take the day off and enjoy the mountains.
8/13/1991, Tue
Obon/Festival of Souls
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Air and road congestion, major travel time as per embassy
8/14/1991, Wed
Obon/Festival of Souls
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Air and road congestion, major travel time as per embassy
8/15/1991, Thu
Obon/Festival of Souls
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Buddhist
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Air and road congestion, major travel time as per embassy
9/16/1991, Mon
Respect-for-the-Aged Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
2004: formula changed
9/23/1991, Mon
Autumnal Equinox Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/14/1991, Mon
Health Sports Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: This holiday has been added
11/3/1991, Sun
Culture Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Cultural Day to Culture Day
11/3/1991, Sun
Culture Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Cultural Day to Culture Day
11/3/1991, Sun
Culture Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Cultural Day to Culture Day
11/3/1991, Sun
Culture Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Cultural Day to Culture Day
11/3/1991, Sun
Culture Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Cultural Day to Culture Day
11/3/1991, Sun
Culture Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Cultural Day to Culture Day
11/4/1991, Mon
Culture Day: Additional Observance Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: Name changed from Cultural Day to Culture Day