Holidays and Closures

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Overview

The U.S. Embassy or Consulate observes both U.S. and Japanese holidays and will be closed on those dates. The visa application services call center observes only Japanese holidays and will also be closed on those dates.

Embassy and Consulate Dates of Closure

During the year 2013, the Embassy or Consulate will be closed on the dates shown below.

Dates of Closure - All Dates 2013
DateDayHolidayCountry
January 1 Tuesday New Year’s Day U.S. and Japan
January 14 Monday Adults’ Day Japan
January 21 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Day U.S.
February 11 Monday National Foundation Day Japan
February 18 Monday Washington’s Birthday U.S.
March 20 Wednesday Vernal Equinox Day Japan
April 29, May 3, May 6 Monday, Friday, Monday Golden Week Holidays Japan
May 27 Monday Memorial Day U.S.
July 4 Thursday Independence Day U.S.
July 15 Monday Marine Day Japan
September 2 Monday Labor Day U.S.
September 16 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Japan
September 23 Monday Autumn Equinox Day Japan
October 14 Monday Columbus Day U.S.
November 11 Monday Veterans Day U.S.
November 28 Thursday Thanksgiving Day U.S.
December 23 Monday Emperor’s Birthday Japan
December 25 Wednesday Christmas U.S.