Working Practices: (bank holidays) these holidays were established by law in 1948.
National public holidays of Japan in 2012
January 1 - New Years Day
January 9 - Coming-of-age Day 2nd Monday of January
February 11 - National Foundation Day
March 20 - Vernal Equinox Day March 20 or March 21
April 30 - Showa Day Part of Golden Week. Observed on Apr 30 in 2012
May 3 - Constitution Memorial Day Part of Golden Week
May 4 - Greenery Day Part of Golden Week
May 5 - Childrens Day Part of Golden Week
July 16 - Marine Day 3rd Monday of July
September 17 - Respect for the Aged Day 3rd Monday of September
September 24 - Autumnal Equinox Day September 23 or September 24
October 8 - Health-Sports Day Second Monday in October. Statutory, except in New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
November 3 - Culture Day Bunka no hi
November 23 - Labour Thanksgiving Day November 23 or nearest Monday if it falls on a weekend.
December 24 - The Emperor's Birthday
