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Japan national holidays in 1972 (12 days)
Holidays12vs 1971: +0
Dates from the Cabinet Office national holiday CSV (official).
On Sat/Sun4
Substitute holidays0
Breaks of 3+ days5longest 3 days
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1972 | Sat | New Year's Day 元日 |
| Jan 15, 1972 | Sat | Coming of Age Day 成人の日 |
| Feb 11, 1972 | Fri | National Foundation Day 建国記念の日 |
| Mar 20, 1972 | Mon | Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日 |
| Apr 29, 1972 | Sat | Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日 |
| May 3, 1972 | Wed | Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日 |
| May 5, 1972 | Fri | Children's Day こどもの日 |
| Sep 15, 1972 | Fri | Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日 |
| Sep 23, 1972 | Sat | Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日 |
| Oct 10, 1972 | Tue | Health and Sports Day (until 2019) 体育の日 |
| Nov 3, 1972 | Fri | Culture Day 文化の日 |
| Nov 23, 1972 | Thu | Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日 |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3+ days
| Period | Length |
|---|---|
| Feb 11, 1972 – Feb 13, 1972 | 3 days |
| Mar 18, 1972 – Mar 20, 1972 | 3 days |
| May 5, 1972 – May 7, 1972 | 3 days |
| Sep 15, 1972 – Sep 17, 1972 | 3 days |
| Nov 3, 1972 – Nov 5, 1972 | 3 days |