2009 Holidays
Holidays to be Observed During 2009
The Embassy will be closed to the public in observance of the following United States and Japanese holidays:
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2009 | Thursday |
| Adult's Day* | January 12 | Monday |
| Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday |
January 19 | Monday |
| National Foundation Day* | February 11 | Wednesday |
| President's Day | February 16 | Monday |
| Golden Week Holidays* | May 4-6 | Monday- Wednesday |
| Memorial Day | May 25 | Monday |
| Independence Day | July 3 | Friday |
| Marine Day * | July 20 | Monday |
| Labor Day | September 7 | Monday |
| Respect for Aged Day* | September 21 | Monday |
| Columbus Day | October 12 | Monday |
| Culture Day* | November 3 | Tuesday |
| Veteran's Day | November 11 | Wednesday |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day* | November 23 | Monday |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 25 | Thursday |
| Emperor's Day* | December 23 | Wednesday |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Friday |
*Japanese holidays are indicated wth an asterisk
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)