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Year 2008

Current era
Heisei 20 (平成20)

Year 2008 AD corresponds to Heisei 20 (平成20).

person

Age of someone born in 2008

18

years old

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Zodiac

Rat (子)

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Zodiac year

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Imperial calendar

Heisei 20 (平成20)

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January

2 holidays
  • Jan 1
    National holidays Tuesday

    New Year's Day (元日)

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  • Jan 14
    National holidays Monday

    Coming of Age Day (成人の日)

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February

1 holiday
  • Feb 11
    National holidays Monday

    National Foundation Day (建国記念の日)

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March

1 holiday
  • Mar 20
    National holidays Thursday

    Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日)

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April

1 holiday
  • Apr 29
    National holidays Tuesday

    Shōwa Day (昭和の日)

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May

4 holidays
  • May 3
    National holidays Saturday

    Constitution Memorial Day (憲法記念日)

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  • May 4
    National holidays Sunday

    Greenery Day (みどりの日)

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  • May 5
    National holidays Monday

    Children's Day (こどもの日)

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  • May 6
    National holidays Tuesday

    Substitute Holiday (振替休日)

July

1 holiday
  • Jul 21
    National holidays Monday

    Marine Day (海の日)

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September

2 holidays
  • Sep 15
    National holidays Monday

    Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日)

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  • Sep 23
    National holidays Tuesday

    Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日)

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October

1 holiday
  • Oct 13
    National holidays Monday

    Health and Sports Day (体育の日)

November

3 holidays
  • Nov 3
    National holidays Monday

    Culture Day (文化の日)

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  • Nov 23
    National holidays Sunday

    Labour Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日)

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  • Nov 24
    National holidays Monday

    Substitute Holiday (振替休日)

December

1 holiday
  • Dec 23
    National holidays Tuesday

    Emperor's Birthday (天皇誕生日)

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Mount Fuji and Chūreitō Pagoda

Heisei 20 (平成20)

Year 2008 AD · Year of the Rat (子)

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