Public holidays
1979, Japan, Standard
| # | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monday, 1 January 1979 | 元日 |
| 2 | Monday, 15 January 1979 | 成人の日 |
| 3 | Sunday, 11 February 1979 | 建国記念の日 |
| 4 | Monday, 12 February 1979 | 建国記念の日（振替休日） |
| 5 | Wednesday, 21 March 1979 | 春分の日 |
| 6 | Sunday, 29 April 1979 | 天皇誕生日 |
| 7 | Monday, 30 April 1979 | 天皇誕生日（振替休日） |
| 8 | Thursday, 3 May 1979 | 憲法記念日 |
| 9 | Saturday, 5 May 1979 | こどもの日 |
| 10 | Saturday, 15 September 1979 | 敬老の日 |
| 11 | Monday, 24 September 1979 | 秋分の日 |
| 12 | Wednesday, 10 October 1979 | 体育の日 |
| 13 | Saturday, 3 November 1979 | 文化の日 |
| 14 | Friday, 23 November 1979 | 勤労感謝の日 |