Day Guide for Wednesday January 6th 2021 What are the holidays on January 6th 2021?

This is our day guide for Wednesday January 6th 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 6th 2021

International: Epiphany

A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men. In some countries, it may be known as Three Kings Day.

International: Epiphany

Commemorates Christ's baptism by John the Baptist in the river Jordan.

International: Christmas Day

The Armenian Church celebrates Christmas on January 6th. It also celebrates Epiphany on the same day

International: Orthodox Christmas Eve

Celebrated on the day before Orthodox Christmas

Iraq: Iraqi Army Day

Marks the anniversary of the activation of the Iraqi Army on January 6th 1921.

Italy: La Befana

On the night before Epiphany, Befana visits Italian children, leaving a present in their stockings

Russia: New Year's Holiday (bridge day)

Traditional holiday period between New Year and Orthodox Christmas

Observances on January 6th 2021

USA: National Bean Day

Keep your finger on the pulses today and celebrate National Bean Day.

USA: National Shortbread Day

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

Jamaica: Maroon Festival

Commemorates the 18th-century Treaty of Cudjoe between fugitive slaves and the British.

International: Epiphany

A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men.

International: World Day of War Orphans

Observed to create awareness about the plight of the war orphans and to address the traumatic conditions faced by them.

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General Information for January 6th 2021
There are 7 public holidays today.
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On this Day in History
1975 - Wheel of Fortune premiers on American TV, becoming arguably the world's most popular game show
1950 - The UK recognises The People's Republic of China, causing The Republic of China to sever diplomatic relations with the UK.
1945 - Edith Frank, mother of famous WWII diarist Anne Frank, dies of hunger and exhaustion.
1412 - Posthumously a French national heroine, Joan of Arc is born in Champagne, France.