Day Guide for Thursday January 6th 2022

This is our day guide for Thursday January 6th 2022 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 6 of 2022.

Holidays on January 6th 2022

International: Epiphany. A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men. In some countries, it may be known as Three Kings Day.
International: Orthodox Christmas Eve. Celebrated on the day before Orthodox Christmas
International: Feast of the Theophany. Commemorates Christ's baptism by John the Baptist in the river Jordan.
International: Armenian Orthodox Christmas Day. The Armenian Church celebrates Christmas on January 6th. It also celebrates Epiphany on the same day
Egypt: Coptic Christmas Holiday. The Coptic Orthodox Church recognises 7 January as the day that Jesus was born
Georgia: Public Holiday. January 1st - 10th 2022 declared holidays in Georgia to curb spread of Omicron.

Regional

India (regional): Losoong/Namsoong. An important harvest festival for Lepchas and Bhutias in Sikkim.

Public sector only

India (regional): Assam Special Holiday. State government employees of assam state will get a two-day special holiday in January.
Iran: Martyrdom Of Hazrat Fatimah. Honours the daughter of Muhammad on the date of her martyrdom in 632 AD.
Iraq: Iraqi Army Day. Marks the anniversary of the activation of the Iraqi Army on January 6th 1921.
Italy: La Befana. On the night before Epiphany, Befana visits Italian children, leaving a present in their stockings
Russia: Orthodox Christmas Holiday. Traditional holiday period between New Year and Orthodox Christmas

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Observances on January 6th 2022

  • USA: National Bean Day
  • USA: National Shortbread Day
  • Jamaica: Maroon Festival
  • International: Epiphany
  • France: Epiphany
  • Belgium: Epiphany
  • Bulgaria: Epiphany
  • International: World Day of War Orphans

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