Day Guide for Monday January 27th 2020 What are the holidays on January 27th 2020?

This is our day guide for Monday January 27th 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 27th 2020

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.

Australia: Australia Day (in lieu)

As Australia Day falls on a Sunday in 2020, the following Monday is observed as the public holiday.

Cayman Islands: National Heroes' Day

Honours the contributions and accomplishments of deserving Caymanians. A holiday since 2003

Monaco: Saint Dévote's Day

Saint Devote is the patron saint of Monaco. She was killed during the Roman persecutions of Christians in 303AD

Regional

New Zealand (regional): Auckland Anniversary Day

Marks the anniversary of the arrival of William Hobson, later the first Governor of New Zealand and co-author of the Treaty of Waitangi

Not a Public Holiday

Serbia: St. Sava's Day

Also known as Spirituality Day. Patron saint of the Serbian schools

Vietnam: Tet Holiday

Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam

Observances on January 27th 2020

United Nations: Holocaust Memorial Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust 

USA: National Chocolate Cake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Cake Day

Philippines: National Bible Day

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

USA: Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day.

USA: Vietnam Peace Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Vietnam Peace Day.

International: National Geographic Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Geographic Day.

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On this Day in History
1983 - Singer/Songwriter Billy Fury, born Ronald Wycherley, dies from heart failure, aged 42 years.
1967 - Tragedy strikes the Apollo space program, as the first Block I manned flight catches fire on its launch pad, killing its crew of Gus Grissom, Edward White and Roger Chaffee.
1910 - Probably Britain's most famous plumber Thomas Crapper dies. But no, he didn't invent the flush toilet.
1820 - Continuing southward on their expedition, explorer Admiral Faddei Faddevich Bellingshausen and his crew sight the continent of Antarctica. It is believed they are the first men ever to do so.