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Japan Public Holidays

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2011-December 2012 period.

Public holiday note: 

(a) With the exception of New Year Bank Holidays, if a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following day is treated as a holiday instead. (b) When there is a single day between two national holidays, it is also taken as a holiday. (c) Between 29 December and 3 January government offices and many shops and offices are closed.

2012

January
01
New Year's Day
January
09
Coming of Age Day
February
11
National Foundation Day
March
20
Vernal Equinox
April
29
Showa Day
May
03
Constitution Memorial Day
May
04
Greenery Day
May
05
Children's Day
July
16
Marine Day
September
20
Respect for the Aged Day
September
23
Autumnal Equinox
October
08
Sports Day
November
03
Culture Day
November
23
Labour Thanksgiving Day
December
23
Birthday of the Emperor
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