French Polynesia Public Holidays in 2012
French Polynesia has a total of 18 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. |
| Missionary Day |
Monday, March 5, 2012 | Missionary Day is a public holiday in French Polynesia |
| March Equinox |
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 | March Equinox in French Polynesia (Papeete) |
| Good Friday |
Friday, April 6, 2012 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, April 9, 2012 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| Labor Day / May Day |
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Victory Day |
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | Victory Day is a public holiday in French Polynesia |
| Ascension Day |
Thursday, May 17, 2012 | Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. |
| Whit Monday |
Monday, May 28, 2012 | Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday. |
| June Solstice |
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 | June Solstice in French Polynesia (Papeete) |
| Autonomy Day |
Friday, June 29, 2012 | Autonomy Day is a public holiday in French Polynesia |
| French National Day |
Saturday, July 14, 2012 | French National Day is a public holiday in French Polynesia |
| Assumption of Mary |
Wednesday, August 15, 2012 | The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year. |
| September Equinox |
Saturday, September 22, 2012 | September Equinox in French Polynesia (Papeete) |
| All Saints' Day |
Thursday, November 1, 2012 | Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day. |
| Armistice Day |
Sunday, November 11, 2012 | Armistice Day is a public holiday in French Polynesia |
| December Solstice |
Friday, December 21, 2012 | December Solstice in French Polynesia (Papeete) |
| Christmas Day |
Tuesday, December 25, 2012 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
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