Day Guide for Friday January 6th 2023

This is our day guide for Friday January 6th 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 6 of 2023.

Holidays on January 6th 2023

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: Epiphany. Commemorates Christ's baptism by John the Baptist in the river Jordan.

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

International: Christmas Day. The Armenian Church celebrates Christmas on January 6th. It also celebrates Epiphany on the same day

International: Orthodox Christmas Eve. Celebrated on the day before Orthodox Christmas

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

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

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Observances on January 6th 2023

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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