Whether you’re raising awareness for World Mental Health Day or celebrating your inner foodie with National French Fry Day, there’s a national holiday for you. Brands rely on hashtag holidays to get people to engage, share content, promote a cause or celebrate. However, with the vast number of hashtag holidays celebrated across the globe, it’s difficult to know which version of the hashtags are correct and the most used. Don’t get lost in a hashtag holiday wormhole. Instead, we’re here to help with you plan your and see the most popular hashtag holidays for 2018. We’ve cherry-picked a combination of generally celebrated, industry-specific and lesser known hashtag holidays and compiled them into a downloadable PDF and Google calendar below (Click +Google Calendar button in bottom right): If you’re uncertain about which hashtag holidays you should use in 2018, we’ve also provided a quick process to prioritize and strategize your approach. Here are three questions your brand should answer before participating in hashtag holidays: 1.

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Is the Hashtag Brand Relevant? A Sprout Social customer survey discovered when brands share irrelevant information, tend to unfollow the company on social.

This insight is important to any organization’s bottom line, especially since 57% of consumers are more likely to purchase something from a brand they follow and 75% have made a purchase because of social. Avoid being the one that hijacks a hashtag holiday and promotes something that has nothing to do with your brand or product.

The hashtag holiday you’re celebrating should speak to your audience, not annoy them. Some brands worry about using the correct hashtag for something as popular as National Friendship Day. There are various hashtags associated with friendship, but what if your brand is one of the few using the wrong hashtag? Luckily, you can combat confusion by deep diving into the message volume and sharing data between the various hashtags. With Sprout’s, we compiled our list of holidays and identified which occasions were the most popular by social shares and volume. In addition to uncovering holiday share of voice, the report allowed us to determine which hashtag iteration was most commonly used for each holiday.

Is the Hashtag Overlapping Any Major Holidays? Using the right hashtag holidays at the right time can be tricky business. For example, National Hamburger Day falls on May 28, but that also happens to be Memorial Day in 2018. There’s a fine balance between posting something inappropriate during a holiday and meshing the two together. Don’t fret hamburger makers, there’s a tasteful way of promoting the national day and the holiday without being inconsiderate. You can offer discounts for veterans, but try to avoid picking a more wacky hashtag holiday over a national holiday where customers could take offense. JUST ANNOUNCED: There will be 4 fee-free days to in 2018!

1/15 – 4/21 – 1st day of 9/22 – National Public Lands Day 11/11 – — NationalParkService (@NatlParkService) Remember, hashtag holidays can be celebrated globally, so it’s important for brands to identify holidays celebrated by any region they’re targeting. This is basic knowledge for any social media manager out there, but it’s always best to play it safe.

Is Hashtag Performance Being Measured? You’ve got your content planned and your hashtags picked, but how do you know if your efforts paid off?

Brands still struggle to track and measure performance when it comes to social media. But there are ways to ensure you’re not wasting time with certain hashtags. It pays to visualize your campaigns and for a lot of businesses, that includes hashtag holidays. Additionally, you need a tool to understand the across various brands, product lines or even your competitors. Using, it’s easier to measure the relevance and power of your hashtags. Dig deeper into your hashtag analytics and set a literal measure for success. You can do this by benchmarking your best hashtag holiday from a year prior and setting new goals around that performance.

Start planning your strategy today and download our hashtag holidays PDF or Google Calendar to stay on top of the most important days! Go Celebrate What are some of your favorite hashtag holidays?

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This article includes a, but its sources remain unclear because it has insufficient. Please help to this article by more precise citations. (February 2010) Public holidays in Japan ( 国民の祝日, kokumin no shukujitsu) were established by the Public Holiday Law ( 国民の祝日に関する法律, Kokumin no Shukujitsu ni Kansuru Hōritsu) of 1948 (as amended).

A provision of the law establishes that when a national holiday falls on a Sunday, the next working day shall become a public holiday, known as furikae kyūjitsu ( 振替休日, literally 'transfer holiday'). Additionally, any day that falls between two other national holidays shall also become a holiday, known as kokumin no kyūjitsu ( 国民の休日, literally 'citizens' holiday').

May 4, sandwiched between on May 3 and on May 5, was an annual example of such a holiday until it was replaced by in 2007. Prior to Japan's adoption of the in 1873, the dates of holidays were based on the traditional. Thus, New Year's Day, for example, was celebrated at the beginning of spring, as it is in modern China,. Japan has 16 national, government-recognized holidays. Contents.

Table of Japanese holidays Name Date Remarks ( 元日, Ganjitsu) January 1 This national holiday was established in 1948, as a day to celebrate the new year. New Year's Day marks the beginning of Japan's most important holiday season, the New Year season ( 正月, Shōgatsu), which generally refers to the first one, three or seven days of the year. Although not prescribed by law, many workplaces are closed from December 29 to January 3. Prior to 1948, New Year's Day was a national holiday on which the imperial worship ceremony known as Shihō-hai ( 四方拝) took place.

( 成人の日, Seijin no Hi) Second Monday of January This national holiday was established in 1948 as a day to congratulate and encourage people who have reached the age of maturity (20) during the year. Cities and towns throughout the nation hold ceremonies for these people. Originally held on January 15, in 2000 it was changed to the second Monday of January in accordance with the. ( 建国記念の日, Kenkoku Kinen no Hi) February 11 This national holiday was established in 1966 (and first held in 1967) as a day to reflect on the establishment of the nation and to nurture a love for the country.

From 1872 to 1948, February 11 was known as Kigen-setsu ( 紀元節), a holiday commemorating the day on which—according to the — is said to have acceded the throne in. ( 天皇誕生日, Tennō Tanjōbi) (pending) February 23 (pending) Pending: This national holiday is currently celebrated on December 23 (the day that was born on in 1933). (See 'The Emperor's Birthday' below.) However, upon Akihito's abdication, his son, will ascend to the.

As a result of Naruhito's ascension to the throne, the holiday will be changed from December 23 to February 23; Naruhito was born on this day in 1960. ( 春分の日, Shunbun no Hi) Around March 20 This national holiday was established in 1948 as a day for the admiration of nature and the love of living things.

Prior to 1948, the vernal equinox was an imperial ancestor worship festival called Shunki kōrei-sai ( 春季皇霊祭). ( 昭和の日, Shōwa no Hi) April 29 This national holiday was established in 2007 as a day to reflect on the events of the. As the birthday of, officially known as Emperor Shōwa, April 29 was originally celebrated as a holiday during his lifetime.

Hirohito was born on this day in 1901. (See 'The Emperor's Birthday' below.) After the death of Hirohito in 1989, the date continued to be a holiday under the new name 'Greenery Day'. (See also below.) In 2007, Greenery Day was moved to May 4, and April 29 took the name 'Shōwa Day' in honor of the late Emperor. Shōwa Day marks the start of the holiday period.

( 憲法記念日, Kenpō Kinenbi) May 3 This national holiday was established in 1948, to commemorate the day on which Japan's postwar took effect. Constitution Memorial Day falls during. ( みどりの日, Midori no Hi) May 4 This national holiday is celebrated as a day to commune with nature and be grateful for its blessings. Originally established in 1989 and held annually on April 29 (the late Shōwa Emperor's birthday), in 2007 Greenery Day was moved to May 4, and April 29 was renamed 'Shōwa Day' (see above.) Greenery Day falls during. (From 1985 to 2006, May 4 was a kokumin no kyūjitsu holiday.) ( こどもの日, Kodomo no Hi) May 5 This national holiday was established in 1948, as a day on which to esteem the personalities of children and plan for their happiness.

It is on this day that the Japanese equivalent of the ( 端午の節句, Tango no Sekku) is held. On this day, and for some time before it, families who have a boy in their home may fly and decorate their homes with armor or samurai dolls. Children's Day marks the end of. ( 海の日, Umi no Hi) Third Monday of July This national holiday was established in 1995 (and first held in 1996) as a day of gratitude for the blessings of the oceans and for hoping for the prosperity of the maritime nation that is Japan. Originally held on July 20, in 2003 it was changed to the third Monday of July in accordance with the. ( 山の日, Yama no Hi) August 11 This national holiday was established in 2014 (and first held in 2016), as a day on which to appreciate Japan's mountains. It is intended to coincide with the vacation time usually given during the held in mid-August.

( 敬老の日, Keirō no Hi) Third Monday of September This national holiday was established in 1966 as a day to respect the elderly and celebrate long life. Originally held on September 15, it originated as a renaming of Old Folks' Day ( 老人の日, Rōjin no hi). In 2003, it was changed to the third Monday of September in accordance with the.

( 秋分の日, Shūbun no Hi) Around September 23 This national holiday was established in 1948 as a day on which to honor one's ancestors and remember the dead. Prior to 1948, the autumnal equinox was an imperial ancestor worship festival called Shūki kōrei-sai ( 秋季皇霊祭). ( 体育の日, Taiiku no Hi) Second Monday of October This national holiday was established in 1966 as a day on which to enjoy sports and cultivate a healthy mind and body.

Originally held on October 10 to commemorate the anniversary of the opening ceremony of the 1964, in 2000 it was changed to the second Monday of October in accordance with the. ( 文化の日, Bunka no Hi) November 3 This national holiday was established in 1948.

It commemorates the November 3, 1946 announcement of the. It is recognized as a day to celebrate peace and freedom and promote culture.

(Although prior to the establishment of this holiday in 1948, November 3 was also a national holiday called Meiji-setsu ( 明治節) commemorating the birthday of, the two holidays are ostensibly unrelated.) ( 勤労感謝の日, Kinrō Kansha no Hi) November 23 This national holiday was established in 1948 as an occasion for praising labor, celebrating production and giving one another thanks. Prior to the establishment of this holiday, November 23 was celebrated as an imperial harvest festival called Niiname-sai ( 新嘗祭). ( 天皇誕生日, Tennō Tanjōbi) December 23 The birthday of the reigning emperor has been a national holiday since 1868. Originally known as Tenchō-setsu ( 天長節), it was renamed Tennō tanjōbi ( 天皇誕生日) in 1948.

It is currently celebrated on December 23; was born on this day in 1933. (Prior to the death of Emperor Hirohito in 1989, this holiday was celebrated on April 29. See 'Shōwa Day' above.) (Upon the abdication of Emperor Akihito, this holiday will be celebrated on February 23 (the day that was born on in 1960).) Notes. The vernal equinox generally falls on March 20 or March 21.

The exact date of the holiday is announced on the first weekday of February of the previous year. The autumnal equinox generally falls on September 22 or September 23. The exact date of the holiday is announced on the first weekday of February of the previous year. Holidays in 2018 The national holidays in 2018 are as follows.

Date Name January 1 January 8 (second Monday of January) February 12. March 21 April 30. May 3 May 4 May 5 July 16 (third Monday in July) August 11 September 17 (third Monday of September) September 24. October 8 (second Monday of October) November 3 November 23 December 24.

When a holiday falls on a Sunday it is celebrated the following Monday. Holidays in 2019 The national holidays in 2019 are as follows. Date Name January 1 January 14 (second Monday of January) February 11 March 21 April 29 May 3 May 4 May 6.

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July 15 (third Monday in July) August 12. September 16 (third Monday of September) September 23 October 14 (second Monday of October) November 4. November 23. When a holiday falls on a Sunday it is celebrated the following Monday.

Events of imperial mourning and celebration In addition to the annual holidays listed above, certain events of celebration or mourning related to the imperial family are also treated as national holidays in the year in which they occur. There have been four (five starting in 2019) instances of such holidays since the introduction of the Public Holiday Law. April 10, 1959: Marriage of Crown Prince Akihito.

February 24, 1989:. November 12, 1990: Official of Emperor Akihito. June 9, 1993: Marriage of Crown Prince Naruhito. April 30, 2019: Recent changes Beginning in 2000, Japan implemented the, which moved a number of national holidays to Monday in order to obtain a long weekend:. Coming-of-Age Day: January 15 → 2nd Monday of January, starting in 2000.

Marine Day: July 20 → 3rd Monday of July, starting in 2003. Respect for the Aged Day: September 15 → 3rd Monday of September, starting in 2003. Health and Sports Day: October 10 → 2nd Monday of October, starting in 2000. In 2006, the country added, a new national holiday, in place of on April 29, and to move Greenery Day to May 4. These changes took effect in 2007.

In 2014, the decided to add Mountain Day ( 山の日, Yama no Hi) to the Japanese calendar on August 11, after lobbying by the. It is intended to coincide with the vacation time, giving Japanese people an opportunity to appreciate Japan's mountains. See also. References.