Day Guide for Monday January 16th 2023

This is our day guide for Monday January 16th 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 16 of 2023.

Holidays on January 16th 2023

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.
Belize: George Price Day (in lieu). A public holiday dedicated to the Father of the Nation and National Hero.
DR Congo: Heroe's Day. Heroes' Day in DR Congo is two days of public holidays to commemorate the deaths of two former Presidents

Regional

India (regional): Thiruvalluvar Day. Tanil Nadu. The fourth day of the Pongal celebrations is called Thiruvalluvar Day. It is dedicated to the sun god, Surya.

Regional

India (regional): Kanuma. In Andhra Pradesh, the Kanuma festival is celebrated on the third day of four-day Sankranti festival
Malawi: John Chilembwe Day (in lieu). 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.
Nepal: Nepal National Mourning Day. A national mourning day to pay tribute to those killed in the Yeti Airlines plane crash.

Not a Public Holiday

Sri Lanka: Special Bank Holiday Holiday. A popular harvest and thanksgiving festival marking the start of spring

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.

Public sector only

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

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Observances on January 16th 2023

  • USA: National Fig Newton Day
  • USA: National Nothing Day
  • International: National Religious Freedom Day
  • USA: National Religious Freedom Day
  • United Kingdom: Blue Monday
  • Ireland: Blue Monday
  • USA: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • USA: National Quinoa Day

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