Overview of 26 public holidays and observances in Japan for 2012, including 18 official public holidays. Dates are shown with the day of the week.
Public holidays in Japan 2011 · Public holidays in Japan 2013 · Calendar 2012
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| (Sunday) | New Year's Day |
| (Monday) | New Year's Day (observed) |
| (Monday) | Coming of Age Day |
| (Saturday) | National Foundation Day |
| (Tuesday) | Vernal Equinox Day |
| (Sunday) | Showa Day |
| (Monday) | Showa Day (observed) |
| (Thursday) | Constitution Memorial Day |
| (Friday) | Greenery Day |
| (Saturday) | Children's Day |
| (Monday) | Marine Day |
| (Monday) | Respect for the Aged Day |
| (Saturday) | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| (Monday) | Sports Day |
| (Saturday) | Culture Day |
| (Friday) | Labour Thanksgiving Day |
| (Sunday) | Emperor's Birthday |
| (Monday) | Emperor's Birthday (observed) |
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| (Friday) | Setsubun |
| (Tuesday) | Valentine's Day |
| (Saturday) | Hinamatsuri |
| (Wednesday) | White Day |
| (Saturday) | Tanabata |
| (Wednesday) | Halloween |
| (Monday) | Christmas Eve |
| (Monday) | New Year's Eve |