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 call center observes U.S. and Japanese holidays and will also be closed on those dates.
Embassy and Consulate Dates of Closure
During the year 2023, the Embassy or Consulate will be closed on the dates shown below.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Sunday (to be observed on Monday, January 2, 2023 | New Year’s Day | U.S. and Japan |
| January 9 | Monday | Adult’s Day | Japan |
| January 16 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday | U.S. |
| February 20 | Monday | Washington’s Birthday | U.S. |
| February 23 | Thursday | Emperor's Birthday | Japan |
| March 21 | Tuesday | Vernal Equinox Day | Japan |
| May 3-5 | Wednesday-Friday | Golden Week Holidays | Japan |
| May 29 | Monday | Memorial Day | U.S. |
| June 19 | Monday | Juneteenth Independence Day | U.S. |
| July 4 | Tuesday | Independence Day | U.S. |
| July 17 | Monday | Marine Day | Japan |
| August 11 | Mountain Day | Friday | Japan |
| September 4 | Labor Day | Monday | U.S. |
| September 18 | Respect for the Aged Day | Monday | Japan |
| October 9 | Columbus Day/Sports Day | Monday | U.S. and Japan |
| November 3 | Culture Day | Friday | Japan |
| November 10 | Veterans Day | Friday | U.S. |
| November 23 | Labor Thanksgiving Day/Thanksgiving Day | Thursday | U.S. and Japan |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Monday | U.S. |