Japan has 16 official holidays (shukujitsu). Golden Week includes four consecutive holidays. Happy Monday System Law implemented in 2000
October is a transition month between seasons in Asia. Southeast Asia experiences unpredictable monsoon weather. Bangkok experiences frequent flooding due to September rain. October is second-rainiest month for Thailand
New Year's Day (Capodanno) celebrated on January 1, 2025. Epiphany (La Befana) marks end of Christmas season on January 6. Easter Sunday (Pasqua) celebrated on April 20, 2025. Easter Monday (Pasquetta) follows on April 21, 2025
Independence day commemorates nation's statehood after leaving another state. Many countries celebrate independence from colonial empires. Not all countries mark independence as national holiday
July is the seventh month of the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Named after Julius Caesar in 44 BC, previously called Quintilis. Contains 31 days of duration
November is the eleventh month of the year in both Julian and Gregorian calendars. It was the ninth month of Romulus' calendar c. 750 BC. Southern Hemisphere's equivalent is May, Northern Hemisphere's is November