Day Guide for Thursday January 28th 2021 What are the holidays on January 28th 2021?

This is our day guide for Thursday January 28th 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 28th 2021

Armenia: National Army Day

Marks the foundation of the Armenian Army formation on January 28th 1992

Egypt: Revolution Day January 25 (in lieu)

As Revolution Day falls on a Monday, Thursday will be observed as a holiday

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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

Sri Lanka: Duruthu Full Moon Poya

Marks the first of Buddha's three visits to Sri Lanka, on the first full moon after his enlightenment

Observances on January 28th 2021

USA: National Blueberry Pancake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Blueberry Pancake Day

USA: National Kazoo Day

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

Israel: Tu B'Shevat

A Jewish festival called Rosh HaShanah La'Ilanot, literally 'New Year of the Trees'.

USA: Data Privacy Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Data Privacy Day.

International: International LEGO Day

Join the global celebration of creativity on January 28th with International Lego Day, honoring the classic brick that builds dreams.

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General Information for January 28th 2021
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 28 of 2021
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On this Day in History
1986 - The spaceship Challenger embarks on its final flight, having been in active service since 1983. The subsequent explosion of the craft in the air, and the death of all seven crew members, is a defining moment of the 1980s.
1955 - After a week of being stranded on Brighstone Ledge off the Isle Of Wight, the 7,150-ton freighter Kingsbridge is finally refloated when she was towed back to sea by several tugs and a helicopter.
1939 - Irish poet and dramatist William Butler Yeats dies in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France.
1547 - Death of king Henry VIII, whose dynastic aspirations resulted in England leaving the universal Roman Catholic Church and the creation of the Church of England.