Day Guide for Thursday February 11th 2021 What are the holidays on February 11th 2021?

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Holidays on February 11th 2021

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.

Cameroon: Youth Day

A public holiday to recognise and honour the role of young people to the future of Cameroon

Iran: Islamic Revolution Day

Islamic Revolution Day is a public holiday in Iran observed on the 22nd day of the Persian month of Bhaman(February 11th). It is the National Day of Iran and marks the Islamic Revolution of 1979.

Japan: National Foundation Day

Japan's National Day marks the traditional date on which according to legend Emperor Jimmu founded Japan in 660 BC

Liberia: Armed Forces Day

In 1957 an Act of National Legislature, declared February 11th as Armed Forces Day to be observed as a National Holiday

South Korea: Korean New Year Holiday

Known as Seollal, Korean New Year is the first day of the lunar Korean calendar. It is the most important of the traditional Korean holidays

Vatican City: Lateran Treaty Day

Lateran Treaty Day is a public holiday observed in Vatican City on February 11th. It marks the 1929 signing of the Lateran Treaty, which established Vatican City as a sovereign state.

Vietnam: Tet Eve

Day before Tet, the most important holiday in Vietnam

Observances on February 11th 2021

United Nations: International Day of Women and Girls in Science 

Celebrates the achievements of women in science and also promotes equal access for women and girls into the science fields.

International: Inventors Day

You don't need a lighbulb moment to realize that Inventors Day also honors Thomas Edison.

USA: National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk day

Finland: National Emergency Number Day

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USA: National Make a Friend Day

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USA: National Peppermint Patty Day

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USA: National Shut-In Visitation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Shut-In Visitation Day

USA: National White Shirt Day

This observance marks the end of an autoworker strike at General Motors that led to the formation of the UAW union in 1937.

Poland: Fat Thursday

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Fat Thursday.

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General Information for February 11th 2021
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 42 of 2021
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Week 06 of the year
On this Day in History
1990 - Having served 27 years in prison, largely on account of trumped-up charges, civil rights activist and humanitarian hero Nelson Mandela is freed.
1963 - Most of the Beatles' first album 'Please Please Me' is recorded on this single day.
1938 - The BBC produces the world's first science fiction television programme, an adaptation of a section of the Karel Capek play R.U.R., which coined the term 'robot'.
1858 - In the small town of Lourdes in the French Pyrenees, a 14-year-old girl called Bernadette Soubrious experiences the first of a series of visions.