National Foundation Day is celebrated on February 11 every year. The day serves as a reminder for the Japanese to mark the establishment of Japan by Emperor Jimmu in 660 B.C. National Foundation Day, also called Kenkoku Kinen No Hi offers the perfect opportunity to look back on the difficulties bore by the forefathers for the foundation of the country. The day also aims to nourish citizens’s love for the country and bring out their patriotic spirit.
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | February 11 | Sunday |
| 2025 | February 11 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | February 11 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | February 11 | Thursday |
| 2028 | February 11 | Friday |
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FAQs
On this day, the Prime Minister of Japan raises the national flag and gives a speech.
Japan’s Independence Day commemorates the end of WWII on August 15, 1945.
Culture Day (文化の日, Bunka no Hi) is a national holiday and takes place annually in Japan on November 3 to promote culture, the arts, and academic endeavors.
