Respect for the Aged Day

Respect for the Aged Day
Respect for the Aged Day
Official name Keirō no hi (敬老の日)
Observed by Japan
Type National
Significance Honor elderly citizens
Date Third Monday in September
2010 date September 20
2011 date September 19
2012 date September 17

Respect-for-the-Aged Day (敬老の日 Keirō no hi?) is a Japanese holiday celebrated annually to honor elderly citizens.[1] A national holiday since 1966, this was previously held on September 15. Beginning in 2003, Respect for the Aged Day is held on the third Monday of September due to the Happy Monday System.

This national holiday traces its origins to 1947, when Nomatanimura (now Yachiyocho), Hyōgo Prefecture proclaimed September 15 Old Folks' Day (Toshiyori no Hi). Its popularity spread nationwide, and in 1966 it took its present name and status. Annually, Japanese media take the opportunity to feature the elderly, reporting on the population and highlighting the oldest people in the country.

References

  1. ^ Amy Chavez (2008-09-02). "What is Respect for the Aged Day?". http://www.planettokyo.com/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/story/ID/94/. Retrieved 2008-09-15. 

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