Japan Public Holidays in 2012
Japan has a total of 34 holidays in 2012. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day |
Sunday, January 1, 2012 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Day off for New Year's Day |
Monday, January 2, 2012 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| January 2 Bank Holiday |
Monday, January 2, 2012 | January 2 Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in Japan |
| January 3 Bank Holiday |
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 | January 3 Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in Japan |
| Coming of Age Day |
Monday, January 9, 2012 | Coming of Age Day is a national holiday in Japan |
| Setsubun |
Friday, February 3, 2012 | Setsubun is a observance in Japan |
| National Foundation Day |
Saturday, February 11, 2012 | National Foundation Day is a national holiday in Japan |
| Valentine's Day |
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 | February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions. |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival |
Saturday, March 3, 2012 | Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival is a observance in Japan |
| Spring Equinox |
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 | Spring Equinox is a national holiday in Japan |
| March Equinox |
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 | March Equinox in Japan (Tokyo) |
| Shōwa Day |
Sunday, April 29, 2012 | Shōwa Day is a national holiday in Japan |
| Shōwa Day observed |
Monday, April 30, 2012 | Shōwa Day is a national holiday in Japan |
| Constitution Memorial Day |
Thursday, May 3, 2012 | Constitution Memorial Day is a national holiday in Japan |
| Greenery Day |
Friday, May 4, 2012 | Greenery Day is a national holiday in Japan |
| Children's Day |
Saturday, May 5, 2012 | Children's Day is a national holiday in Japan |
| Mother's Day |
Sunday, May 13, 2012 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| June Solstice |
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 | June Solstice in Japan (Tokyo) |
| Star Festival |
Saturday, July 7, 2012 | Star Festival is a observance in Japan |
| Sea Day |
Monday, July 16, 2012 | Sea Day is a national holiday in Japan |
| Hiroshima Memorial Day |
Monday, August 6, 2012 | Hiroshima Memorial Day is a observance in Japan |
| Nagasaki Memorial Day |
Thursday, August 9, 2012 | Nagasaki Memorial Day is a observance in Japan |
| Respect for the Aged Day |
Monday, September 17, 2012 | Respect for the Aged Day is a national holiday in Japan |
| Autumn Equinox |
Saturday, September 22, 2012 | Autumn Equinox is a national holiday in Japan |
| September Equinox |
Saturday, September 22, 2012 | September Equinox in Japan (Tokyo) |
| Health and Sports Day |
Monday, October 8, 2012 | Health and Sports Day is a national holiday in Japan |
| Culture Day |
Saturday, November 3, 2012 | Culture Day is a national holiday in Japan |
| 7-5-3 Day |
Thursday, November 15, 2012 | 7-5-3 Day is a observance in Japan |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day |
Friday, November 23, 2012 | Labor Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in Japan |
| December Solstice |
Friday, December 21, 2012 | December Solstice in Japan (Tokyo) |
| Emperor's Birthday |
Sunday, December 23, 2012 | Emperor's Birthday is a national holiday in Japan |
| Emperor's Birthday observed |
Monday, December 24, 2012 | Emperor's Birthday is a national holiday in Japan |
| Christmas |
Tuesday, December 25, 2012 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| December 31 Bank Holiday |
Monday, December 31, 2012 | December 31 Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in Japan |
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