Day Guide for Thursday January 5th 2023 What are the holidays on January 5th 2023?

This is our day guide for Thursday January 5th 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 5th 2023

International: New Year's Holiday (bridge day)

Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration

Regional

India (regional): Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

Uttar Pradesh. Birthday of the tenth and final Sikh prophet-teacher

Iraq: Public Holiday

The Iraqi government have announced a public holiday, citing “bad weather.” The decision does not affect the Kurdistan Region.

Observances on January 5th 2023

USA: National Bird Day

An annual awareness campaign by the Avian Welfare Coalition to highlight the capture of wild birds for profit.

USA: National Whipped Cream Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Whipped Cream Day

Japan: Strawberry Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Strawberry Day

USA: Carver Day

This national day celebrates the life of George Washington carver, a great African American scientist.

International: Twelfth Night

It's time to take down those Christmas decorations for another year.

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General Information for January 5th 2023
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 5 of 2023
360 days left in 2023
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On this Day in History
1969 - The US rock singer Marilyn Manson is born.
1941 - Amy Johnson dies in an air crash during a flight from Blackpool to Kidlington when she loses her way in a storm.
1919 - Originally called the German Worker's Party, the Nazi Party is formed in Munich by Anton Drexler.