Day Guide for Friday February 12th 2021

This is our day guide for Friday February 12th 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 43 of 2021.

Holidays on February 12th 2021

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
International: Losar. Tibetan New year, also known as Losar, is the most important festival in the Tibetan calendar
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.

Regional

Bolivia (regional): Public Holiday. Oruro regional holiday celebrated on the Friday before Ash Wednesday
Mongolia: Tsagaan Sar. Mongol New Year is celebrated over the first three days of the lunar year
Myanmar: Union Day. Under the leadership of Bogyoke Aung San Burma was unified in 1947

Public sector only

USA (regional): Lincoln's Birthday. Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12th 1809 in LaRue county, Kentucky. He became the 16th president of the United States in 1860
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 February 12th 2021

  • USA: International Darwin Day
  • USA: National Plum Pudding Day
  • International: Lunar New Year
  • International: Red Hand Day
  • USA: Lincoln’s Birthday
  • USA: National Lost Penny Day
  • India: National Productivity Day

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