Day Guide for Monday January 6th 2020

This is our day guide for Monday January 6th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 6 of 2020.

Holidays on January 6th 2020

International: Orthodox Christmas Holiday. The Orthodox Church recognises January 7th as the day that Jesus was born
International: Epiphany. A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men. In some countries, it may be known as Three Kings Day.
International: Orthodox Christmas Eve. Celebrated on the day before Orthodox Christmas
International: Feast of the Theophany. Commemorates Christ's baptism by John the Baptist in the river Jordan.
International: Armenian Orthodox Christmas Day. The Armenian Church celebrates Christmas on January 6th. It also celebrates Epiphany on the same day
International: Epiphany. In several countries in Latin America, Epiphany will be celebrated on the Monday after 6th January.
Azerbaijan: New Year's Holiday. Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration

Regional

Iran (regional): Funeral of Qasem Soleimani. A public holiday for the funeral of Qasem Soleimani will be observed in Tehran.
Iraq: Iraqi Army Day. Marks the anniversary of the activation of the Iraqi Army on January 6th 1921.
Italy: La Befana. On the night before Epiphany, Befana visits Italian children, leaving a present in their stockings
Myanmar: Independence Day Holiday. Marks Burma's Declaration of Independence from Britain on January 4th 1948

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Observances on January 6th 2020

  • USA: National Bean Day
  • USA: National Shortbread Day
  • USA: National Thank God It’s Monday Day
  • Jamaica: Maroon Festival
  • International: Epiphany
  • France: Epiphany
  • Belgium: Epiphany
  • Bulgaria: Epiphany
  • International: World Day of War Orphans

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