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Janpian Holidays and Festivals

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List of All-Domain Observance

Name Romanization Translation Date Celebration Non-Working Day Notes
Oshyateru Oschateru New Years Day January 1 After adopting the Gregorian calendar, Emperor Ayamischin Janoschipe declared January 1 to be a public holiday Yes
Kenokiyu no Aras Kenokiyu no Aras Students Day January 25 Commemorates the end of the winter university exams session. No
Rasterushye no Aras Rasterusche no Aras Revolution Day February 4 Commemorates the victory of the All-Labor Union Party and celebrates the establishment of the Janpian Union of Government Workers' Party, and the ratification of the Constitution of Janpia Yes The Revolution Day is mandated by the Party as the most important celebration.
Haku to Gawa no Tiriwa Haku to Gawa no Diriwa Festival / Celebration of Spring and Labor March 1 - May 8 Celebrates the labor and achievements of the workers, as well as the start of spring. Yes The celebration was established by the Party on 1962 to commemorate the labor and achievements of the workers. Since the date coincides with the Spring Festival, it was combined into one celebration. Depending per Union, the non-working days can be celebrated up to May 8. However, May 1 is mandatory as a non-working holiday. The Spring Festival can be celebrated depending on each Schonghue shrines, although the main event is held at Odayaka Temple.
Koneshya Ina Aras Konescha Ina Aras International Women's Day March 8 Commemorates the history and advocation for women's rights and equality, as well as the contributions and achievements of women to society No
Pula no Aras Pula no Aras The Day of Red March 16 Commemorates the start of the Janpian Revolution Yes
Aiku no Aras Kodoko no Aras Children's Day June 1 Signed by Marshal Kemeliseki, the the 1st day of June is considered as a commemoration to the welfare and honor of children No
Ikaku no Aras Ikaku no Aras Medical Workers' Day 3rd Sunday of June Signed by Marshal Kemeliseki, the 3rd Sunday of June is considered as a professional holiday commemorating the labor of medical workers and staff Depends Non-working day depends per union
Kushyumuni no Buwan Kuschumuni no Buwan Month of Culture Entire month of August A month long commemoration to promote Janpian culture and language No
Hishyaku Tiriwa Hischaku Diriwa Hundred Days Festival Variable week in August A week long celebration which commemorates the hundred days of growing rice or the Five Grains to harvest Yes The first mention of the festival was noted at the Avescho Domain in the 1st era, which soon became popular throughout Janpia in the 2nd or 3rd era. Currently, it is argued to be the largest celebration in the Janpian Union next to the Revolution Day. The main event is held at Fort Almapia, although it is also celebrated on many selected Schonghue shrines which have their own exact time length of the celebration depending on the head priest. The event also coincides with lantern festivals. Non-working day or weeks depends per union. However, the first three days are mandatory.
Hayashyu Tekayan no Aras Hayaschu Dekayan no Aras Press Freedom Day August 30 Signed by Marshal Kemeliseki, August 30 is declared as a day to promote and protect press freedom No
Rekonutou-Yamimi to Tongshyi Tiriwa Rekonutou-Yamie to Dongschi no Diriwa Renconten-Aimé / Winter Festival December 21-31 Celebrates the winter solstice, as well as the Renconten-Aimé Yes The Dongschi Diriwa is a one or two weeks long celebration, often filled with rituals relating to water, fire, or earth, and even alcohol. The celebrations are often held in many different Schonghue shrines, with each having their own way of celebration from fireworks display, or fairs. This weeks-long celebration also coincides with the Renconten-Aimé Day in December 25, which has traditions such as gift-giving, tree decorations, and house-to-house caroling, which all partly came from foreign influence. Non-working for 1 or 2 weeks depends per union. However, the first four days from December 21 to 26 are mandated to be non-working.

List of Local Observance

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