Overview
Schools:
Holidays to be Observed During 2011
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• See 2010 holidays • See 2009 holidays |
• See 2008 holidays • See 2007 holidays |
The Embassy will be closed to the public in observance of the following United States and Japanese holidays:
| New Year's Day | Jan. 1, 2011 | Saturday (Observed on Fri., Dec. 31) |
| Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday | Jan. 17 | Monday |
| National Foundation Day | Feb. 11 | Friday |
| Washington's Birthday | Feb. 21 | Monday |
| Vernal Equinox Day | March 21 | Monday |
| Golden Week Holidays | April 29, May 3-5 | Friday, Tuesday - Thursday |
| Memorial Day | May 30 | Monday |
| Independence Day | July 4 | Monday |
| Marine Day | July 18 | Monday |
| Labor Day | Sept. 5 | Monday |
| Autumn Equinox Day | Sept. 23 | Friday |
| Columbus Day/Sports Day | Oct. 10 | Monday |
| Veterans Day | Nov. 11 | Friday |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Nov. 23 | Wednesday |
| Thanksgiving Day | Nov.24 | Thursday |
| Emperor's Birthday | Dec.23 | Friday |
| Christmas Day | Dec. 25 | Sunday (Observed on Mon., Dec. 26) |
Note:
The Embassy will remain open for the following three Japanese holidays in 2011:
| Adult's Day | Jan. 10 | Monday |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Sept. 19 | Monday |
| Culture Day | Nov. 3 | Thursday |
Useful links on the U.S. holidays:
- U.S. Holidays - from "About the USA"
- Through the Year: Holidays and Celebrations - from NOBLE (North Boston Library Exchange)