Heisei 20 (平成20) — 2008 AD
Western Gregorian year
2008
history Heisei 20 (平成20)
Calculation tip
Year 1 of an era is often referred to as "Gannen" (元年) in historical documents.
Overlapping years
Transition years contain months from two different eras (e.g. 1989 = Shōwa 64 / Heisei 1).
Historical context
The Japanese era system (gengō) has been used since the 7th century — one of the longest continuously used reign-name systems in the world.
Historical context
The Japanese era system (gengō) has been used since the 7th century — one of the longest continuously used reign-name systems in the world.
Photo: DXR · CC BY-SA 4.0Born in Heisei 20 (平成20)
17
years old
Zodiac
Rat (子)
Zodiac year
Holidays in 2008
View all holidays arrow_forwardJanuary
2 holidaysFebruary
1 holiday-
Feb 11National holidays Monday
National Foundation Day (建国記念の日)
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March
1 holiday-
Mar 20National holidays Thursday
Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日)
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April
1 holiday-
Apr 29National holidays Tuesday
Shōwa Day (昭和の日)
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May
4 holidaysJuly
1 holiday-
Jul 21National holidays Monday
Marine Day (海の日)
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September
2 holidaysOctober
1 holiday-
Oct 13National holidays Monday
Health and Sports Day (体育の日)
November
3 holidaysDecember
1 holiday-
Dec 23National holidays Tuesday
Emperor's Birthday (天皇誕生日)
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