2012: Japan


National and Public holidays in Japan National public holidays of Japan in 2012

2012 Date Name Remarks
January 1 New Years Day
January 9 Coming-of-age Day 2nd Monday of January
February 11 National Foundation Day
March 20 Vernal Equinox Day March 20 or March 21
April 30 Showa Day Part of Golden Week. Observed on Apr 30 in 2012
May 3 Constitution Memorial Day Part of Golden Week
May 4 Greenery Day Part of Golden Week
May 5 Childrens Day Part of Golden Week
July 16 Marine Day 3rd Monday of July
September 17 Respect for the Aged Day 3rd Monday of September
September 24 Autumnal Equinox Day September 23 or September 24
October 8 Health-Sports Day 2nd Monday of October
November 3 Culture Day Bunka no hi
November 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day November 23 or nearest Monday if it falls on a weekend.
December 24 The Emperor's Birthday

Other Years

Notes

  • With the exception of New Year's Day, if a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following day is treated as a holiday instead.