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Holidays to be Observed During 2010
• See 2011 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, 2010 Friday
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday January 18 Monday
National Foundation Day * February 11 Thursday
President’s Day February 15 Monday
Vernal Equinox Day * March 22 Monday
Golden Week Holidays * April 29, May 3-5 Thursday, Monday-Wednesday
Memorial Day May 31 Monday
Independence Day July 4 Sunday (observed on Monday, July 5)
Marine Day * July 19 Monday
Labor Day September 6 Monday
Respect for the Aged Day * September 20 Monday
Columbus Day October 11 Monday
Veterans Day November 11 Thursday
Labor Thanksgiving Day * November 23 Tuesday
Thanksgiving Day November 25 Thursday
Emperor’s Birthday * December 23 Thursday
Christmas Day December 25 Saturday (observed on Friday, Dec. 24)

* Japanese holidays are indicated with an asterisk.

Note:

The Embassy will remain open for the following three Japanese holidays in 2010:

Adult's Day January 11 Monday
Autumn Equinox Day September 23 Thursday
Culture Day November 3 Wednesday

Useful links on the U.S. holidays: