The Taichung (Taiwan) – Naha (Okinawa, Japan) route of Starlux Airlines is opened.

Country’s borders status

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National holidays in Japan in 2024

Public holidays and festivals in Japan in 2024. Non-working days:

• January 1, Monday: New Year (元日);
• January 2, Tuesday: New Year (元日);
• January 3, Wednesday: New Year (元日);
• January 8, Monday: Coming of Age Day (成人の日);
• February 12, Monday: Day of the national foundation (国立財団の日);
• February 23, Friday: The birthday of the emperor (天皇誕生日);
• March 20, Wednesday: Day of spring equinox (春馬の日);
• April 29, Monday: Showa Day (ソバの日);
• May 3, Friday: Constitution day (憲法記念日);
• May 4, Saturday: Day of greenery (緑の日)
• May 6, Monday: Children’s Day (こどもの日);
• July 15, Monday: Marine Day (海の日);
• August 12, Monday: Mountain Day (山の日);
• September 16, Monday: Respect for the Aged Day (老年敬意の日);
• September 23, Monday: Autumn equinox day (秋のエクイノックスデー);
• October 14, Monday: Sports Day (スポーツの日);
• November 4, Thursday: Culture Day (文化の日);
• November 23, Saturday: Labor Thanksgiving Day (仕事に感謝の日);
• December 31, Tuesday: New Year (新年).

Taiwan: country’s borders status

Borders are open. Currently there are no imposed COVID-related restrictions.

National holidays in Taiwan in 2024

Public holidays and festivals in Taiwan in 2024. Non-working days:

• January 1, Monday: New Year (新年);
• January 1, Monday: Republic Day (共和国日);
• February 8, Thursday: Chinese New Year (中国新年);
• February 9, Friday: Chinese New Year (中国新年);
• February 10, Saturday: Chinese New Year (中国新年);
• February 11, Sunday: Chinese New Year (中国新年);
• February 12, Monday: Chinese New Year (中国新年);
• February 13, Tuesday: Chinese New Year (中国新年);
• February 14, Wednesday: Chinese New Year (中国新年);
• February 28, Wednesday: 228 Peace Memorial Day (228和平纪念日);
• April 4, Thursday: Children’s Day (儿童节);
• April 4, Thursday: Qing Ming Festival (清明节);
• May 1, Wednesday: Labour Day (劳动节);
• June 10, Monday: Dragon Boat Festival (端午节);
• September 17, Tuesday: Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节);
• October 10, Thursday: ROC National Day (罗克国庆日).