Day Guide for Sunday January 12th 2020 What are the holidays on January 12th 2020?

This is our day guide for Sunday January 12th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Holidays on January 12th 2020

International: Passing of the Sultan

Three days of mourning for the public and private sectors have been announced following the death of Sultan Qaboos Bin Said,.

Algeria: Yennayer

Yennayer is a public holiday in Algeria and Morocco on 12th January. It marks the start of the Berber New Year.

Regional

India (regional): Birthday of Swami Vivekananda

West Bengal only. Swami Vivekananda was an Indian Hindu monk and chief disciple of the 19th-century saint Ramakrishna

Not a Public Holiday

Nepal: Prithvi Jayanti

Honours the late King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the founder of modern Nepal in the 18th century.

Tanzania: Zanzibar Revolution Day

Marks the revolution in 1964 to overthrow the Sultan following independence from Britain

Turkmenistan: Memorial Day

Memorial Day for the heroes of the 1881 battle with the Russians at Goektepe.

Observances on January 12th 2020

USA: National Curried Chicken Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Curried Chicken Day

USA: National Marzipan Day

Celebrated annually on January 12th, National Marzipan Day pays homage to the craftsmanship and appreciation for this almond-based delight.

USA: National Pharmacist Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pharmacist Day

USA: National Hot Tea Day

Find out the history, traditions and background to National Hot Tea Day.

International: Kiss a Ginger Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Kiss a Ginger Day.

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There are 6 public holidays today.
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On this Day in History
1974 - The fastest recorded gust of wind in Northern Ireland is observed at the County Down fishing village of Kilkeel - measuring 108 knots (125mph).
1923 - Unwilling hero Ira Hayes is born a full blood Pima Indian in Sacaton, Arizona, USA.