Day Guide for Saturday February 8th 2020 What are the holidays on February 8th 2020?

This is our day guide for Saturday February 8th 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 February 8th 2020

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China (regional): Public Holiday

A public holiday has been declared as part of the efforts to slow the progress of the coronavirus.

Regional

Malaysia (regional): Thaipusam

Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan

Mauritius: Thaipoosam Cavadee

Thaipoosam Cavadee is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan

North Korea: Tree Planting Day

This traditional folk festival involves people across North Korea planting trees

Slovenia: Prešeren Day

Commemorates the death of France Prešeren (1800 - 1849), a Slovene poet who is regarded as the greatest Slovene classical author

Sri Lanka: Navam Full Moon Poya

Celebrates the appointment of Buddha's two chief disciples and the first-ever Buddhist Council held after the passing away of Lord Buddha

Not a Public Holiday

Taiwan: Lantern Festival

Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of Heaven

Observances on February 8th 2020

USA: National Boy Scouts Day

The holiday celebrates all the boys that are learning new skills and doing good deeds under the helm of Boy Scouts of America.

USA: National Kite Flying Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Kite Flying Day

Taiwan: Lantern Festival

Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of Heaven.

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General Information for February 8th 2020
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 39 of 2020
327 days left in 2020
Week 06 of the year
On this Day in History
1952 - Elizabeth II is proclaimed Queen of the UK.
1932 - American composer John Williams is born. His theme for Star Wars has become a standard for school bands across the globe.
1886 - Widespread rioting and looting takes place in Pall Mall, Piccadilly, and Oxford Street after a demonstration by the unemployed in Trafalgar Square. During the following days the general unrest caused shops to be boarded up and barricades to be erected in the streets.
1587 - Queen of Scotland Mary Stuart is executed in Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire.