Day Guide for Wednesday February 22nd 2023

This is our day guide for Wednesday February 22nd 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 53 of 2023.

Holidays on February 22nd 2023

International: Ash Wednesday. Marks the beginning of lent. Marking the forehead with ash represents regret for past sins.

Algeria: Day of Fraternity and Cohesion. Commemorates the anniversary of the mass demonstrations that would lead to the removal of President Bouteflika from power in April 2019.

Bhutan: Losar Holiday. Second day of public holidays to mark the lunar new year

Bhutan: Birth Anniversary Of His Majesty the King Holiday. Second day of public holidays to mark the birthday of the King of Bhutan

Not a Public Holiday

International: Lent. Lent marks the start of the Easter cycle in the Christian Church

Mongolia: Tsagaan Sar Holiday. Mongol New Year is celebrated over the first three days of the lunar year

Saint Lucia: Independence Day. Marks the island's independence from Great Britain on February 22nd 1979

Saudi Arabia: Foundation Day. From 2022, this holiday will mark the foundation of the first Saudi state in 1727 by Imam Mohammed ibn Saud.

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Observances on February 22nd 2023

USA: National Cook a Sweet Potato Day
USA: National Margarita Day
International: Founders Day
International: World Thinking Day
USA: Supermarket Employee Day
International: Single Tasking Day
USA: Walking the Dog Day
International: Ash Wednesday
Japan: National Cat Day

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