Dec 24, 2020
Guide to 2021 Holiday Schedule in Japan
The Cabinet Public Relations Office issued an announcement on 21 December 2020 regarding the shifting of public holidays in 2021. The new public holidays schedule is as follows:
| Name | New Date | Usual Date |
| Marine Day | 22 July | 19 July |
| Sports Day | 23 July | 11 October |
| Mountain Day | 8 August | 11 August |
| Mountain Day | 9 August |
Source: Prime Minister Office home page
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) will also follow a new public holiday schedule so be careful about deadline submissions.