Day Guide for Tuesday February 1st 2022 What are the holidays on February 1st 2022?

This is our day guide for Tuesday February 1st 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 February 1st 2022

International: Chinese New Year

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.

International: Korean New Year

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

Mauritius: Abolition of Slavery

Slavery was abolished in Mauritius on February 1st 1835, the last of the British colonies to do so

Rwanda: Heroes' Day

A day to remember those who have given their lives for the good of Rwanda

Vietnam: Tet Nguyen Dan

Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam

Observances on February 1st 2022

USA: National Baked Alaska Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Baked Alaska Day

USA: National Freedom Day

Honors the 13th Amendment, which formally abolished slavery and was officially approved on February 1st 1865.

USA: National Serpent Day

An ancient Celtic tradition gives us a chance to look at these amazing creatures.

USA: National Bird-Feeding Month

Find out the dates and background to National Bird-Feeding Month

USA: American Heart Month

Find out the dates and background to American Heart Month

USA: Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month and discover the pivotal moments and achievements that have shaped history and culture.

USA: National Children's Dental Health Month

Highlights the importance of promoting a healthy dental lifestyle at an early age.

International: Lunar New Year

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Lunar New Year.

Ireland: Imbolc

Imbolc is a Celtic festival celebrating the start of Spring

India: Indian Coast Guard Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Indian Coast Guard Day.

International: World Hijab Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Hijab Day.

USA: African American Coaches Day

A day to highlight the continued disparity in African American representation in coaching.

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General Information for February 1st 2022
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 32 of 2022
333 days left in 2022
Week 05 of the year
On this Day in History
2004 - Singer Janet Jackson exposes a breast during half-time in the US Super Bowl.
2002 - The seven crewmembers of the Space Shuttle Columbia are killed instantly when the space shuttle breaks up over Texas, 16 minutes before it is scheduled to land at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
1942 - Terry Jones, future member of the Monty Python's Flying Circus team, is born.
1851 - Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, author of Frankenstein and wife of Percy Bysshe Shelley, dies.