Day Guide for Friday January 27th 2023 What are the holidays on January 27th 2023?

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Holidays on January 27th 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.

Not a Public Holiday

Mauritius: Bank Holiday

A Bank Holiday has been declared in Mauritius under the Banking Act.

Monaco: Saint Dévote's Day

Saint Devote is the patron saint of Monaco. She was killed during the Roman persecutions of Christians in 303AD

Public sector only

Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday

Work-free days to enable residents to register and collect their Permanent Voter's Cards.

Public sector only

Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday

To allow residents to come out and welcome President Buhari who is set to visit the state.

Not a Public Holiday

Serbia: St. Sava's Day

Also known as Spirituality Day. Patron saint of the Serbian schools

Observances on January 27th 2023

United Nations: Holocaust Memorial Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust 

USA: National Chocolate Cake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Cake Day

USA: National Have Fun At Work Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Have Fun At Work Day

USA: National Preschool Fitness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Preschool Fitness Day.

USA: Vietnam Peace Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Vietnam Peace Day.

International: National Geographic Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Geographic Day.

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General Information for January 27th 2023
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 27 of 2023
338 days left in 2023
Week 04 of the year
On this Day in History
1973 - Lt Col William B Nolde dies in battle, becoming the last American soldier listed as having been killed in combat in Vietnam.
1967 - Tragedy strikes the Apollo space program, as the first Block I manned flight catches fire on its launch pad, killing its crew of Gus Grissom, Edward White and Roger Chaffee.
1956 - Elvis Presley releases his first single for RCA - Heartbreak Hotel.
1820 - Continuing southward on their expedition, explorer Admiral Faddei Faddevich Bellingshausen and his crew sight the continent of Antarctica. It is believed they are the first men ever to do so.