Day Guide for Tuesday December 31st 2019

This is our day guide for Tuesday December 31st 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 365 of 2019.

Holidays on December 31st 2019

International: New Year's Eve. The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches
Azerbaijan: World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day. The nationalist Popular Front of Azerbaijan organised the removal of borders between Soviet Azerbaijan and Iran on 31 December 1989
East Timor: National Heroes' Day. A day to honour the first President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Nicolau Lobato, on the anniversary of his death in combat in 1978.

Regional

India (regional): Losoong/Namsoong. An important harvest festival for Lepchas and Bhutias in Sikkim.

Not a Public Holiday

Japan: Bank Holiday. This day is a bank holiday in Japan. It may also be widely observed by many companies

Regional

Nepal (regional): Tamu Lhosar. The festival of Tamu Lhosar is marked as the New Year by the Gurung people to celebrate their unique cultural and traditional values.

Regional

Switzerland (regional): Restoration Day. Geneva only. Marks the restoration of the Geneva Republic after French occupation by Napoleon.

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Observances on December 31st 2019

  • USA: No Interruptions Day
  • USA: Make Up Your Mind Day
  • USA: National Champagne Day
  • USA: Universal Hour of Peace 
  • United Kingdom: Hogmanay
  • International: St. Sylvester's Day
  • International: New Year's Eve
  • Japan: Omisoka

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