Article 1. For the purpose of preserving good customs and of building up a better society and a more flourishing life, the Japanese people, aspiring sincerely to liberty and peace, determine the days on which the whole nation do celebration, commemoration or express their gratitude, and the above days shall be called national holidays.

Article 2. The national holidays shall be as follows: New-year's Day Jan.1 To celebrate the beginning of the year. Adult's Day Jan.15 To congratulate and encourage the youth who shall be conscious that they are ladies and gentlemen and are willing to live with honor. Vernal Equinox Vernal Equinox To enjoy Nature and to love the creatures. Emperor's Birthday Apr.29 To celebrate the Emperor's Birthday. Constitution Memorial Day May 3 To commemorate the enforcement of the Constitution of Japan, looking foward to the development of the Nation. Children's Day May 5 To express thanks to mothers, as well as to value children's character and seek children's happiness. Autumnal Equinox Day Autumnal Equinox To respect ancestors, and think about the dead. Culture Day Nov.3 To love liberty and peace and to promote culture. Labor Thanksgiving Day Nov.23 To esteem labor, and celebrate production, and the people to thank one another.

Article 3. The national holidays shall be holidays.