2012 Calendar

This 2012 calendar shows the months, weeks, and days of each week for the year 2012 AD, according to the widely used Gregorian calendar.  The acronym "AD" stands for anno domini, a Latin phrase which means year of our Lord and refers to the generally reckoned year of Jesus Christ's birth.  In calendar year 2012, New Year's Day falls on a Sunday, and the month of February has 29 days.  In 2012 AD, Independence Day falls on a Wednesday, and Christmas Day falls on a Tuesday.

Two printable 2012 calendars are available on this website.  The printable calendar version can be printed in portrait mode on letter size paper.  If you prefer a more colorful yearly calendar, this professionally-designed 2012 calendar illustration may suit your needs.

In 2012, the first day of Spring is March 20 and the first day of Summer — the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere — is June 20.  The first day of Autumn is September 22, and the first day of Winter — the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere — is December 21.

2012 Federal Holidays lists the ten public holidays in 2012 that are established by federal law in the United States of America.  The following table includes these ten public holidays and lists several other widely observed holidays as well.  Federal holidays are indicated in boldface type.

* This date, sometimes celebrated as "Presidents' Day", is designated "Washington's Birthday" in the law that specifies holidays for federal employees.  Washington's Birthday is traditionally celebrated on February 22.

** This date is designated "Veterans Day" in the law that specifies holidays for federal employees.  Veterans Day is traditionally celebrated on November 11.

Major Jewish holidays which occur during the 2012 calendar year include Passover (April 7), Rosh Hashanah (September 17), Yom Kippur (September 26), and Hanukkah (December 9).  Each Jewish holiday actually begins at sundown on the preceding evening.  The year 2012 A.D. spans the end of year 5772 and the beginning of year 5773 on the Jewish calendar.

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