Day Guide for Saturday January 2nd 2021

This is our day guide for Saturday January 2nd 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 2 of 2021.

Holidays on January 2nd 2021

International: New Year's Holiday. Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration

International: Berchtolds Day. The holiday commemorates Duke Berchtold V, who founded Bern, the capital of Switzerland.

Bhutan: Winter Solstice. In the Bhutanese calendar, this is the first day of Winter and the shortest day of the year.

Brunei: New Year's Day (in lieu). As New Year's Day falls on a Friday, the following Saturday will be observed as a holiday.

Cuba: Victory Day. Second day of holidays to honour the support of the armed forces in protecting Cuba since 1959

Eswatini: Incwala Day. This festival celebrates the beginning of the harvest season and dates are based on ancestral astrology

Haiti: Ancestry Day. Also known as Ancestor's Day, this holiday commemorates the Haitian forefathers who gave their lives in the struggle for independence from France in the early 19th century.

Saint Kitts and Nevis: Carnival Day. Final day of the winter carnival celebrations on Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Observances on January 2nd 2021

  • USA: National Buffet Day
  • USA: National Cream Puff Day
  • USA: National Personal Trainer Awareness Day
  • USA: National Science Fiction Day
  • USA: National Fruitcake Toss Day

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