Day Guide for Monday January 2nd 2023 What are the holidays on January 2nd 2023?

This is our day guide for Monday January 2nd 2023 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 2023

International: New Year's Day (in lieu)

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

International: New Year's Holiday

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.

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

Regional

India (regional): Public Holiday

A holiday as a mark of respect to Revenue Minister and IPFT Chief Narendra Chandra Debbarma

Montserrat: Festival Day (in lieu)

The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches

Not a Public Holiday

Pakistan: Bank Holiday

One off holiday for Banks. Banks are closed, but bank employees will be working

Public sector only

Peru: Non-Working Day

Non-working days for the public sector have been declared to boost tourism.

Saint Kitts and Nevis: Carnival

Final day of the winter carnival celebrations on Saint Kitts and Nevis

Taiwan: Republic Day Holiday

Commemorates the establishment of the Provisional Government in Nanking on January 1st 1912.

Observances on January 2nd 2023

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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USA: National Thank God It’s Monday Day

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General Information for January 2nd 2023
There are 13 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.