Public holidays
2012, Japan, Standard
| # | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunday, 1 January 2012 | New Year's Day |
| Monday, 2 January 2012 | New Year's Day (observance) | |
| 2 | Monday, 9 January 2012 | Coming of Age Day |
| 3 | Saturday, 11 February 2012 | Foundation Day |
| 4 | Tuesday, 20 March 2012 | Vernal Equinox Day |
| 5 | Sunday, 29 April 2012 | Shōwa Day |
| Monday, 30 April 2012 | Shōwa Day (observance) | |
| 6 | Thursday, 3 May 2012 | Constitution Memorial Day |
| 7 | Friday, 4 May 2012 | Greenery Day |
| 8 | Saturday, 5 May 2012 | Children's Day |
| 9 | Monday, 16 July 2012 | Marine Day |
| 10 | Monday, 17 September 2012 | Respect-for-Aged Day |
| 11 | Saturday, 22 September 2012 | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| 12 | Monday, 8 October 2012 | Health and Sports Day |
| 13 | Saturday, 3 November 2012 | Culture Day |
| 14 | Friday, 23 November 2012 | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
| 15 | Sunday, 23 December 2012 | Emperor's Birthday |
| Monday, 24 December 2012 | Emperor's Birthday (observance) |