Overview
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Schools:
U.S. and Japanese Holidays
Holidays in 2008
The U.S. Embassy will be closed for the following occasions in 2008.
| New Year's Day | Jan. 1, 2008 | Tuesday |
| Adults Day * | Jan. 14 | Monday |
| Martin Luther King's Birthday | Jan. 21 | Monday |
| National Foundation Day * | Feb. 11 | Monday |
| Presidents Day | Feb. 18 | Monday |
| Golden Week Holidays * | April 29, May 5-6 |
Tuesday, Monday-Tuesday |
| Memorial Day | May 26 | Monday |
| Independence Day | July 4 | Friday |
| Marine Day * | July 21 | Monday |
| Labor Day | Sept. 1 | Monday |
| Respect for the Aged Day * | Sept. 15 | Monday |
| Columbus Day | Oct. 13 | Monday |
| Culture Day * | Nov. 3 | Monday |
| Veterans Day | Nov. 11 | Tuesday |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day * | Nov. 23 | Sunday (To be observed on Monday, Nov. 24) |
| Thanksgiving Day | Nov. 27 | Thursday |
| Emperor's Birthday * | Dec. 23 | Tuesday |
| Christmas Day | Dec. 25 | Thursday |
* Japanese holidays are indicated with an asterisk.
Useful links on the U.S. holidays:
- National Celebrations - from Portrait of the USA
- Through the Year: Holidays and Celebrations - from NOBLE (North Boston Library Exchange)
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