Labor Thanksgiving Day is a public holiday in Japan, and it is observed on November 23 each year. The holiday is a holiday to respect labor and to celebrate production.
The holiday has the same roots as Thanksgiving Day in Western countries, which is giving thanks. Labor Thanksgiving Day is the modern festival for an ancient harvest festival celebrating the harvest of cereals.
After World War II, with the new Constitution of Japan, many fundamental human rights were changed, and Labor Thanksgiving Day was created to mark some of these changes.
Labor Thanksgiving Day is different from Labor Day, celebrated on May 1 by different unions in Japan.
The following is the list of Labor Thanksgiving Day in Japan from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Nov 23, 2022 | Wednesday |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Nov 23, 2023 | Thursday |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Nov 23, 2024 | Saturday |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Nov 23, 2025 | Sunday |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Nov 23, 2026 | Monday |
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