Day Guide for Sunday January 2nd 2022 What are the holidays on January 2nd 2022?

This is our day guide for Sunday January 2nd 2022 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 2022

International: Day after New Year's Day

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.

International: New Year's Day Holiday

New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel

Bhutan: Winter Solstice

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

Cuba: Victory Day

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

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.

Regional

India (regional): Mannam Jayanthi

Mannath Padmanabhan was a social reformer and the founding father of the Nair Service Society

Myanmar: Kayin New Year Day

This is the New Year of the Karen people, the third largest ethnic population in Myanmar.

Regional

Nepal (regional): Bhuwa Parba

The Bhuwa Parba is celebrated with fervour and gaiety especially in the Achham, Bajura, Bajhang districts of the State.

Observances on January 2nd 2022

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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General Information for January 2nd 2022
There are 9 public holidays today.
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On this Day in History
1974 - US president Richard Nixon signs a bill reducing the speed limit to 55mph to conserve petrol during an OPEC embargo.
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.
1778 - British captain James Cook anchors in Alaska.