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Japan national holidays in 2012 (18 days)
Holidays18vs 2011: +3
Dates from the Cabinet Office national holiday CSV (official).
On Sat/Sun7
Substitute holidays3
Breaks of 3+ days8longest 4 days
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2012 | Sun | New Year's Day 元日 |
| Jan 2, 2012 | Mon | Substitute / bridge holiday (休日) 休日 |
| Jan 9, 2012 | Mon | Coming of Age Day 成人の日 |
| Feb 11, 2012 | Sat | National Foundation Day 建国記念の日 |
| Mar 20, 2012 | Tue | Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日 |
| Apr 29, 2012 | Sun | Showa Day 昭和の日 |
| Apr 30, 2012 | Mon | Substitute / bridge holiday (休日) 休日 |
| May 3, 2012 | Thu | Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日 |
| May 4, 2012 | Fri | Greenery Day みどりの日 |
| May 5, 2012 | Sat | Children's Day こどもの日 |
| Jul 16, 2012 | Mon | Marine Day 海の日 |
| Sep 17, 2012 | Mon | Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日 |
| Sep 22, 2012 | Sat | Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日 |
| Oct 8, 2012 | Mon | Health and Sports Day (until 2019) 体育の日 |
| Nov 3, 2012 | Sat | Culture Day 文化の日 |
| Nov 23, 2012 | Fri | Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日 |
| Dec 23, 2012 | Sun | Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日 |
| Dec 24, 2012 | Mon | Substitute / bridge holiday (休日) 休日 |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3+ days
| Period | Length |
|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2012 – Jan 9, 2012 | 3 days |
| Apr 28, 2012 – Apr 30, 2012 | 3 days |
| May 3, 2012 – May 6, 2012 | 4 days |
| Jul 14, 2012 – Jul 16, 2012 | 3 days |
| Sep 15, 2012 – Sep 17, 2012 | 3 days |
| Oct 6, 2012 – Oct 8, 2012 | 3 days |
| Nov 23, 2012 – Nov 25, 2012 | 3 days |
| Dec 22, 2012 – Dec 24, 2012 | 3 days |