Japan Summer Holiday 2020 August

September 21 third monday in september.

Japan summer holiday 2020 august. The awa odori in tokushima is one of the headliners of the nationwide august event calendar a time of wandering spirits commonly called obon in japanese the summer holiday period typically between august 11 and 16 is a time when the spirits of deceased family members are said to return to the realm of the living and revisit their loved ones. We introduce the weather the best summer destinations festivals and activities and tips on how to enjoy this season. February 23 will be a new holiday celebrating new emperor naruhito s birthday and sports day will be extraordinarily moved from its current slot in october to july 24 to coincide with the start of the summer games in tokyo 2020.

The next term starts around july 20 and the final term begins in early january and ends in march. School holidays in japan consist of public holidays with both national and cultural holidays such as new year national foundation day and christmas however japan also has unique holidays which aren t celebrated elsewhere in the world. The japanese school year in japan begins in april.

July 23 date changed for 2020 sports day. Japan public holidays 2020 this page contains a national calendar of all 2020 public holidays. Japan holiday news 23 october 2020.

This year is an extraordinary year in terms of national holidays in japan. As special arrangement for the 2020 summer olympics the 2020 dates for marine day sports day and mountain day were moved to july 23 july 24 and august 10 respectively. Government suggests extended new year break to cut covid 19 risks source.

The heat can be extreme but there are ways to remain cool and make the most of this hot period. Summer in japan is from june to august. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced so please check back regularly for updates.

With the exception of new year s day if a holiday falls on a sunday the following day is treated as a holiday instead. July 24 date changed for 2020 mountain day. Japan s summer holiday begins quietly amid requests to avoid trips kyodo news aug 8 2020 18 00 all japan coronavirus japan s summer holiday season started quietly on saturday with no congestion at stations and airports after local governments asked residents to avoid travelling to help keep the coronavirus spread from worsening.