Day Guide for Saturday January 21st 2023

This is our day guide for Saturday January 21st 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 21 of 2023.

Holidays on January 21st 2023

International: Chinese New Year Holiday. The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.

Barbados: Errol Barrow Day. Commemorates the Birthday of Errol Barrow, who was the first Prime Minister of Barbados

Dominican Republic: Lady of Altagracia. Our Lady of Altagracia is a portrait of the Virgin Mary painted in the 16th century, kept in The Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia in the city of Salvaleón de Higüey

South Korea: Korean New Year Holiday. Known as Seollal, Korean New Year is the first day of the lunar Korean calendar. It is the most important of the traditional Korean holidays

Vietnam: Tet Eve. Day before Tet, the most important holiday in Vietnam

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Observances on January 21st 2023

USA: National Granola Bar Day
USA: National Hugging Day
USA: Squirrel Appreciation Day
Poland: Grandma's Day

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