Day Guide for Saturday January 2nd 2021 What are the holidays on January 2nd 2021?

This is our day guide for Saturday January 2nd 2021 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 2nd 2021

International: New Year's Holiday

Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration

International: Berchtolds Day

The holiday commemorates Duke Berchtold V, who founded Bern, the capital of Switzerland.

Bhutan: Winter Solstice

In the Bhutanese calendar, this is the first day of Winter and the shortest day of the year.

Brunei: New Year's Day (in lieu)

As New Year's Day falls on a Friday, the following Saturday will be observed as a holiday.

Cuba: Victory Day

Second day of holidays to honour the support of the armed forces in protecting Cuba since 1959

Eswatini: Incwala Day

This festival celebrates the beginning of the harvest season and dates are based on ancestral astrology

Haiti: Ancestry Day

Also known as Ancestor's Day, this holiday commemorates the Haitian forefathers who gave their lives in the struggle for independence from France in the early 19th century.

Saint Kitts and Nevis: Carnival Day

Final day of the winter carnival celebrations on Saint Kitts and Nevis

Observances on January 2nd 2021

USA: National Buffet Day

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USA: National Cream Puff Day

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USA: National Personal Trainer Awareness Day

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USA: National Science Fiction Day

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USA: National Fruitcake Toss Day

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General Information for January 2nd 2021
There are 8 public holidays today.
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Week 53 of the year
On this Day in History
1969 - The Beatles begin work on their album Get Back. Though the album would be abandoned, it evolves into what became Let it Be.
1930 - The first crossword appears in the weekly edition of The Times.
1879 - Melbourne, Australia, witnesses the third ever test match hat-trick.
1778 - British captain James Cook anchors in Alaska.