Greenery Day is a public holiday in Japan, and it is observed on May 4 each year. The holiday celebrates all things gloriously green and is a day to value nature. The holiday was established in 1989 with the celebration on April 29, the previous Emperor's Birthday.
The origin of the holiday comes from the fact that Emperor Showa's love for plants. Greenery Day was moved to May 4 in 2007, and April 29 is now Shōwa Day.
Greenery Day falls in the middle of the Golden Week in Japan, which is a week from April 29 to early May, which contains several holidays: The Emperor's Birthday on April 29, Constitution Memorial Day on May 3, Greenery Day on May 4 and Children's Day on May 5.
The following is the list of Greenery Day in Japan from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Greenery Day | May 04, 2022 | Wednesday |
| Greenery Day | May 04, 2023 | Thursday |
| Greenery Day | May 04, 2024 | Saturday |
| Greenery Day | May 04, 2025 | Sunday |
| Greenery Day | May 04, 2026 | Monday |
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