Day Guide for Friday December 31st 2021

This is our day guide for Friday December 31st 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 365 of 2021.

Holidays on December 31st 2021

International: New Year's Eve. The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches
International: New Year's Day. New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Azerbaijan: World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day. The nationalist Popular Front of Azerbaijan organised the removal of borders between Soviet Azerbaijan and Iran on 31 December 1989
East Timor: National Heroes' Day. A day to honour the first President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Nicolau Lobato, on the anniversary of his death in combat in 1978.

Regional

India (regional): Christmas Holiday. Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December

Public sector only

Peru: Non-Working Day. Non-working days for the public sector have been declared to boost tourism.

Regional

Switzerland (regional): Restoration Day. Geneva only. Marks the restoration of the Geneva Republic after French occupation by Napoleon.

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Observances on December 31st 2021

  • USA: No Interruptions Day
  • USA: Make Up Your Mind Day
  • USA: National Champagne Day
  • USA: Universal Hour of Peace 
  • United Kingdom: Hogmanay
  • International: St. Sylvester's Day
  • International: New Year's Eve
  • Japan: Omisoka

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