Public holidays
1997, Japan, Standard
| # | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wednesday, 1 January 1997 | 元日 |
| 2 | Wednesday, 15 January 1997 | 成人の日 |
| 3 | Tuesday, 11 February 1997 | 建国記念の日 |
| 4 | Thursday, 20 March 1997 | 春分の日 |
| 5 | Tuesday, 29 April 1997 | みどりの日 |
| 6 | Saturday, 3 May 1997 | 憲法記念日 |
| 7 | Monday, 5 May 1997 | こどもの日 |
| 8 | Sunday, 20 July 1997 | 海の日 |
| 9 | Monday, 21 July 1997 | 海の日（振替休日） |
| 10 | Monday, 15 September 1997 | 敬老の日 |
| 11 | Tuesday, 23 September 1997 | 秋分の日 |
| 12 | Friday, 10 October 1997 | 体育の日 |
| 13 | Monday, 3 November 1997 | 文化の日 |
| 14 | Sunday, 23 November 1997 | 勤労感謝の日 |
| 15 | Monday, 24 November 1997 | 勤労感謝の日（振替休日） |
| 16 | Tuesday, 23 December 1997 | 天皇誕生日 |