Keirō-no-hi (3rd Monday is September) falls close to Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日 September 22nd/23rd).

If just 1 day falls between Keirō-no-hi and Autumnal Equinox Day then this becomes a day off, creating a 5 day 'Silver Week' (シルバーウィーク) holiday.

The next is in 2026.

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