1. New Year (Oshogatsu): January 1st – 3rd
2. Setsubun: February 3rd
3. Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day): March 3rd
4. Shunbun no Hi (Vernal Equinox Day): March 20th or 21st
5. Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing): March – April
6. Shōwa Day: April 29th
7. Children’s Day (Kodomo no Hi): May 5th
8. Tanabata (Star Festival): July 7th
9. Obon: mid-August
10. Autumnal Equinox Day (Shūbun no Hi): September 23rd or 24th
11. Health and Sports Day: October 10th
12. Culture Day: November 3rd
13. Labour Thanksgiving Day: November 23rd
14. Emperor’s Birthday: December 23rd