Overview
Renewal:
Schools:
Holidays to be Observed During 2010
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:
- U.S. Holidays - from "About the USA"
- Through the Year: Holidays and Celebrations - from NOBLE (North Boston Library Exchange)