Day Guide for Saturday February 8th 2020

This is our day guide for Saturday February 8th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 39 of 2020.

Holidays on February 8th 2020

Regional

China (regional): Public Holiday. A public holiday has been declared as part of the efforts to slow the progress of the coronavirus.

Regional

Malaysia (regional): Thaipusam. Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan

Mauritius: Thaipoosam Cavadee. Thaipoosam Cavadee is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan

North Korea: Tree Planting Day. This traditional folk festival involves people across North Korea planting trees

Slovenia: Prešeren Day. Commemorates the death of France Prešeren (1800 - 1849), a Slovene poet who is regarded as the greatest Slovene classical author

Sri Lanka: Navam Full Moon Poya. Celebrates the appointment of Buddha's two chief disciples and the first-ever Buddhist Council held after the passing away of Lord Buddha

Not a Public Holiday

Taiwan: Lantern Festival. Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of Heaven

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Observances on February 8th 2020

USA: National Boy Scouts Day
USA: National Kite Flying Day
Taiwan: Lantern Festival
China: Lantern Festival

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