| Public Holidays for Japan 2012 | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day
( 元日 Ganjitsu ) |
1 January |
| Coming of Age Day
( 成人の日 Seijin no Hi ) |
9 January |
| National Foundation Day
( 建国記念の日 Kenkoku Kinen no Hi ) |
11 February |
| Spring Equinox
( 春分の日 Shunbun no Hi ) |
20 March* |
| Shōwa Day
( 昭和の日 Shōwa no Hi ) |
29 April |
| Constitution Memorial Day
( 憲法記念日 Kenpō Kinenbi ) |
3 May |
| Greenery Day
( みどりの日 Midori no Hi ) |
4 May |
| Children’s Day ( こどもの日 Kodomo no Hi ) |
5 May |
| Marine Day
( 海の日 Umi no Hi ) |
16 July |
| Respect-for-the-Aged Day
( 敬老の日 Keirō no Hi ) |
19 September |
| Autumnal equinox
( 秋分の日 Shūbun no Hi ) |
23 September* |
| Health and Sports Day
( 体育の日 Taiiku no Hi ) |
8 October |
| Culture Day
( 文化の日 Bunka no Hi ) |
3 November |
| Labour Thanksgiving Day
( 勤労感謝の日 Kinrō Kansha no Hi ) |
23 November |
| The Emperor’s Birthday
( 天皇誕生日 Tennō Tanjōbi ) |
23 December |
* Date are subject to change.