1 | Monday, 1 January 1940 |
New Year's Day |
2 | Monday, 8 January 1940 |
Coming of Age Day |
3 | Sunday, 11 February 1940 |
Foundation Day |
| Monday, 12 February 1940 |
Foundation Day (observance) |
4 | Wednesday, 20 March 1940 |
Vernal Equinox Day |
5 | Monday, 29 April 1940 |
Shōwa Day |
6 | Friday, 3 May 1940 |
Constitution Memorial Day |
7 | Saturday, 4 May 1940 |
Greenery Day |
8 | Sunday, 5 May 1940 |
Children's Day |
| Monday, 6 May 1940 |
Children's Day (observance) |
9 | Monday, 15 July 1940 |
Marine Day |
10 | Monday, 16 September 1940 |
Respect-for-Aged Day |
11 | Monday, 23 September 1940 |
Autumnal Equinox Day |
12 | Monday, 14 October 1940 |
Health and Sports Day |
13 | Sunday, 3 November 1940 |
Culture Day |
| Monday, 4 November 1940 |
Culture Day (observance) |
14 | Saturday, 23 November 1940 |
Labor Thanksgiving Day |
15 | Monday, 23 December 1940 |
Emperor's Birthday |