Day Guide for Sunday January 8th 2023 What are the holidays on January 8th 2023?

This is our day guide for Sunday January 8th 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 8th 2023

Egypt: Coptic Christmas Holiday

The Coptic Orthodox Church recognises 7 January as the day that Jesus was born

Moldova: Orthodox Christmas Holiday

The Orthodox Church recognises January 7th as the day that Jesus was born

Russia: New Year's Holiday (bridge day)

Traditional holiday period between New Year and Orthodox Christmas

Observances on January 8th 2023

USA: National Argyle Day

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

USA: National Bubble Bath Day

It's time to get worked up into a lather - it's National Bubble Bath Day!

USA: National English Toffee Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National English Toffee Day

USA: National JoyGerm Day

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

International: World Typing Day

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

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General Information for January 8th 2023
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 8 of 2023
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On this Day in History
1991 - One person is killed and many more are injured in a London rail disaster when a train from Sevenoaks collides with the buffers at the end of a Cannon Street terminus platform.
1947 - Actor/singer David Bowie is born in Brixton, London.
1935 - Regarded by many as the greatest rock singer of all time, Elvis Presley is born on this day in Mississippi, USA.