Day Guide for Monday January 31st 2022 What are the holidays on January 31st 2022?

This is our day guide for Monday January 31st 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 31st 2022

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.

Regional

India (regional): Me-dam-me-phi

Assam. Celebrated by the Ahom people on 31st January in memory of the departed

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New Zealand (regional): Auckland Anniversary Day

Marks the anniversary of the arrival of William Hobson, later the first Governor of New Zealand and co-author of the Treaty of Waitangi

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New Zealand (regional): Nelson Anniversary Day

Nelson only. Commemorates the arrival of the first New Zealand Company boat, the Fifeshire on February 1st 1842

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

Vietnam: Tet Eve

Day before Tet, the most important holiday in Vietnam

Observances on January 31st 2022

Philippines: National Bible Day

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

USA: National Backward Day

Celebrating National Backwards Day is all about embracing creativity and reversing the ordinary.

USA: National Inspire Your Heart With Art Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Inspire Your Heart With Art Day

USA: Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day.

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There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 31 of 2022
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On this Day in History
2000 - Pioneers of the horror movie genre, Hammer Film Productions Ltd is acquired by a private investment consortium.
1938 - Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands is born.
1919 - Baseball legend Jackie Robinson is born in Cairo, Georgia.
1893 - Coca-Cola is registered as a patent by Asa Candler, founder of the Coca-Cola Company.