National Holidays
Japanese National Holidays
| Date | 2012 | Name of the Day |
| January 1st | January 2nd | New Year's Holiday |
| The 2nd Monday of January | January 9th | Coming-of-Age Day |
| February 11th | National Foundation Day | |
| March 20th | Vernal Equinox Day | |
| April 29th | April 30th | Showa Day |
| May 3rd | Constitution Memorial Day | |
| May 4th | Greenery Day | |
| May 5th | Children's Day | |
| The 3rd Monday of July | July 16th | Maritime Day |
| The 3rd Monday of September | September 17th | Respect for the Aged Day |
| September 22nd | September 22nd | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| The 2nd Monday of October | October 8th | Health and Sports Day |
| November 3rd | Culture Day | |
| November 23rd | Labor Thanksgiving Day | |
| December 23rd | December 24th | The Emperor's Birthday |