Day Guide for Monday January 17th 2022

This is our day guide for Monday January 17th 2022 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 17 of 2022.

Holidays on January 17th 2022

International: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
DR Congo: Heroes' Day. Heroes' Day in DR Congo is two days of public holidays to commemorate the deaths of two former Presidents

Regional

India (regional): Public Holiday (in lieu). As Sunday will be a lockdown day in Tamil Nadu, this holiday is to allow people to return home after Pongal.
Malawi: John Chilembwe Day. Honours the Reverend John Chilembwe who led the first nationalist uprising in Chiradzulu district in 1914-1915 protesting against forced labour and African involvement in the first world war.
Sri Lanka: Duruthu Full Moon Poya. Marks the first of Buddha's three visits to Sri Lanka, on the first full moon after his enlightenment

Public sector only

USA (regional): Civil Rights Day. Honours the activities of civil rights movements combined with the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Robert E. Lee's Birthday. Robert E. Lee's Birthday holiday is a US state holiday that marks the birthday of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in 1807.

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Observances on January 17th 2022

  • Philippines: James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day
  • USA: National Hot Buttered Rum Day
  • United Kingdom: Blue Monday
  • Israel: Tu B'Shevat
  • International: International Mentoring Day
  • USA: Betty White Day
  • Ireland: Blue Monday
  • USA: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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