Day Guide for Saturday January 25th 2020

This is our day guide for Saturday January 25th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 25 of 2020.

Holidays on January 25th 2020

International: Chinese New Year. 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.

International: Sonam Losar. This is the New Year of the Tamang people and the most important festival in their calendar.

International: Korean New Year. 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

Aruba: Betico Croes Day. Birthday of Betico Croes, known as the father of the Aruban nation

Bhutan: Traditional Day of Offering. In eastern Bhutan, the first day of the 12th Bhutanese month is celebrated as a new year.

Regional

Brazil (regional): São Paulo Anniversary. Marks the anniversary of the foundation of the city in January 1554.

Egypt: Revolution Day January 25. Celebrates the anniversary of Police officers resistance against the British Army in 1952 and the day of the beginning of the Egyptian revolution of 2011

Regional

India (regional): Statehood Day. Himachal Pradesh. Statehood Day commemorates the granting of statehood on 25 January 1971

Not a Public Holiday

United Kingdom (regional): Burns Night. Burns Night celebrates the life and work of Robert Burns, considered to be the national poet of Scotland

Vietnam: Tet Nguyen Dan. Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam

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Observances on January 25th 2020

  • United Kingdom: Burns Night
  • USA: National Irish Coffee Day
  • USA: National Opposite Day
  • Russia: Students Day
  • Ukraine: Tatiana Day
  • United Kingdom: St Dwynwen's Day
  • USA: Local Quilt Shop Day
  • International: Lunar New Year
  • India: National Tourism Day

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