Coming of Age Day - Seijin no Hi 成人の日

Coming of Age Day is a national holiday in Japan, falling on the second Monday in January under the Happy Monday system. The purpose of the holiday is to celebrate all those who become adults between April 2nd of the previous year and April 1st of the current year. Local municipalities hold ceremonies, which are followed by parties to celebrate. Many of the new adults dress in formal kimonos or suits and travel back to their hometowns for ceremonies and celebrations.