Foundation Day in Japan (2021)

**Foundation Day in Japan was observed on February 11, 2021**, known locally as *建国記念の日* (Kenkoku Kinen no Hi). This nationwide holiday commemorates Japan’s founding, marking a day of national significance across the country. |*建国記念の日* (Kenkoku Kinen no Hi), meaning "National Foundation Day." |Yes, it was observed nationwide as a designated holiday in Japan.