October 10 was used to be taiiku no hi (体育の日), Health and Sports Day, but it has been moved to the second Monday of October since 2000. It falls on October 12 this year. Health and Sports Day was established in 1966 to commemorate the opening of Tokyo Summer Olympics of 1964.
October 10 is said to be fine every year. Around this time schools and companies often have an athletic meeting so-called undo kai (運動会). So do communities.
Speaking of October 12, it is Columbus Day. So maybe in the USA you also have a three day weekend.
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