Day Guide for Saturday January 21st 2023 What are the holidays on January 21st 2023?

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Holidays on January 21st 2023

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.

Barbados: Errol Barrow Day

Commemorates the Birthday of Errol Barrow, who was the first Prime Minister of Barbados

Dominican Republic: Lady of Altagracia

Our Lady of Altagracia is a portrait of the Virgin Mary painted in the 16th century, kept in The Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia in the city of Salvaleón de Higüey

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 21st 2023

USA: National Granola Bar Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Granola Bar Day

USA: National Hugging Day

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USA: Squirrel Appreciation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Squirrel Appreciation Day

Poland: Grandma's Day

Find out the history, traditions and dates of Grandma's Day in Poland.

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General Information for January 21st 2023
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 21 of 2023
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Week 03 of the year
On this Day in History
1994 - South-central Pennsylvania, USA reaches -22° Fahrenheit (-27°C) - the coldest temperature ever recorded in the region.
1968 - In the Vietnam war, the North Vietnamese Army attacks the American air base at Khe Sanh, deploying 20,000 troops. The 5000 US Marines stationed there soon find themselves encircled and under siege.
1958 - Spanish conductor Ataúlfo Argenta dies of carbon monoxide poisoning while apparently letting his car warm up with the garage doors closed.
1867 - Emperor Joshua Norton I of America is arrested by policeman Armand Barbier on the grounds of insanity.