Day Guide for Sunday January 22nd 2023 What are the holidays on January 22nd 2023?

This is our day guide for Sunday January 22nd 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 22nd 2023

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

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: Sonam Losar

This is the New Year of the Tamang people and the most important festival in their calendar.

Bhutan: Traditional Day of Offering

In eastern Bhutan, the first day of the 12th Bhutanese month is celebrated as a new year.

Bolivia: Plurinational State Foundation Day

Known in Spanish as 'Día del Estado Plurinacional', it celebrates the adoption of a new constitution in 2010

Vietnam: Tet Nguyen Dan

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

Observances on January 22nd 2023

USA: National Blonde Brownie Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Blonde Brownie Day

Poland: Grandpa's Day

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

USA: Hot Sauce Day

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International: Lunar New Year

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Ukraine: Day of Unity

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of Unity in Ukraine.

USA: Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Sanctity of Human Life Sunday.

Hungary: Day of Hungarian Culture

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of Hungarian Culture.

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General Information for January 22nd 2023
There are 6 public holidays today.
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On this Day in History
2008 - Australian-born actor Heath Ledger (Brokeback Mountain) is found dead in his apartment in Manhattan. He was 28.
1907 - William Ralph 'Dixie' Dean is born. A legendary player for Everton Football Club, Dean is arguably the best player of his generation anywhere in the world.
1901 - After reigning for almost 64 years, Queen Victoria dies from a cerebral haemorrhage at Osborne House, and the Victorian era ends with her.
1788 - Connecticut is the fifth state to ratify the US Constitution.