National Foundation Day Japan

Japan

Month

February

Rule

February 11 (if on Sunday, observed on Monday 12th)

Day of Year

February 11

Calendar Day of year

February 11

Holiday Date

02-11-2026

02-11-2027

02-11-2028

About National Day

Countries around the world observe a National Day to celebration the nationhood of the country. It is most often a federal public holiday that brings out the pride in the nation.

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Celebrates the crowning of Jimmu Tennu, the first emperor of Japan in 660 B.C.E.

Observance Type

Public

National