Emperor's Birthday Dates. When is Emperor's Birthday in Japan?
Emperor's Birthday is a national holiday in Japan. The table below lists available dates for Emperor's Birthday in Japan. Dates awaiting confirmation are marked provisional.
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| Year | Day of the Week | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Thursday | December 23 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 2011 | Friday | December 23 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 2012 | Sunday | December 23 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 2012 | Monday | December 24 | Emperor's Birthday Observed |
| 2013 | Monday | December 23 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 2014 | Tuesday | December 23 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 2015 | Wednesday | December 23 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 2016 | Friday | December 23 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 2017 | Saturday | December 23 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 2018 | Sunday | December 23 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 2018 | Monday | December 24 | Emperor's Birthday Observed |
| 2020 | Sunday | February 23 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 2020 | Monday | February 24 | Emperor's Birthday Observed |
| 2021 | Tuesday | February 23 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 2022 | Wednesday | February 23 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 2023 | Thursday | February 23 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 2024 | Friday | February 23 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 2025 | Sunday | February 23 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 2025 | Monday | February 24 | Emperor's Birthday Observed |
| 2026 | Monday | February 23 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 2027 | Tuesday | February 23 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 2028 | Wednesday | February 23 | Emperor's Birthday |
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