Day Guide for Friday January 24th 2020

This is our day guide for Friday January 24th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 24 of 2020.

Holidays on January 24th 2020

International: Chinese New Year Holiday. The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.

Regional

Nepal (regional): Sonam Losar. This is the New Year of the Tamang people and the most important festival in their calendar.
Romania: Unification Day. Holiday since 2015. Marks the political union between Wallachia and Moldavia in 1859
South Korea: Korean New Year Holiday. Known as Seollal, Korean New Year is the first day of the lunar Korean calendar. It is the most important of the traditional Korean holidays
Vietnam: Tet Eve. Day before Tet, the most important holiday in Vietnam

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Observances on January 24th 2020

  • USA: Beer Can Appreciation Day
  • USA: National Compliment Day
  • USA: National Peanut Butter Day
  • USA: National Have Fun At Work Day
  • International: Global Belly Laugh Day
  • International: National Just Do It Day

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