Public holidays
1859, Japan, Banks
| # | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday, 1 January 1859 | New Year's Day |
| 2 | Sunday, 2 January 1859 | January 2 |
| Monday, 3 January 1859 | New Year's Day (observance) | |
| Tuesday, 4 January 1859 | January 2 (observance) | |
| 3 | Monday, 10 January 1859 | Coming of Age Day |
| 4 | Friday, 11 February 1859 | Foundation Day |
| 5 | Sunday, 20 March 1859 | Vernal Equinox Day |
| 6 | Friday, 29 April 1859 | Shōwa Day |
| 7 | Tuesday, 3 May 1859 | Constitution Memorial Day |
| 8 | Wednesday, 4 May 1859 | Greenery Day |
| 9 | Thursday, 5 May 1859 | Children's Day |
| 10 | Monday, 18 July 1859 | Marine Day |
| 11 | Monday, 19 September 1859 | Respect-for-Aged Day |
| 12 | Friday, 23 September 1859 | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| 13 | Monday, 10 October 1859 | Health and Sports Day |
| 14 | Thursday, 3 November 1859 | Culture Day |
| 15 | Wednesday, 23 November 1859 | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
| 16 | Friday, 23 December 1859 | Emperor's Birthday |
| 17 | Saturday, 31 December 1859 | New Year's Eve |