Originally Posted by
AlwaysAisle
The current Emperor of Japan will step aside from his throne next year and the current Prince will become the Emperor next year. Japanese
Now Wednesday, May 1 will be a holiday for coronation of the prince (2019 only). Japanese government will encourage employers to make Tuesday, April 30 and Thursday May 2 to be day off also.
Not just encourage, these extra days become official holidays per the law (a day between two holidays becomes a bonus holiday).