Labor Thanksgiving Day
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | |
|---|---|
| Official name | 勤労感謝の日 (Kinrō Kansha no Hi) |
| Observed by | Japan |
| Type | Public |
| Significance | Commemorates labor and production and giving one another thanks; formerly a harvest festival |
| Celebrations | School children prepare cards or gifts for people in the labor sector to show appreciation. Companies review their accomplishments and congratulate their workers for their dedication. |
| Date | November 23 |
| Next time | 23 November 2025 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Niiname-no-Matsuri, Daijosai |
Labor Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日, Kinrō Kansha no Hi) is an annual public holiday in Japan celebrated on November 23 of each year, unless that day falls on a Sunday, in which case the holiday is moved to Monday. The law establishing the holiday cites it as an occasion to respect labor, to celebrate production, and for citizens to give each other thanks.