Day Guide for Friday February 3rd 2023 What are the holidays on February 3rd 2023?

This is our day guide for Friday February 3rd 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 February 3rd 2023

Mozambique: Heroes' Day

Commemorates those who lost their lives in the Portuguese Colonial War

South Sudan: Public Holiday

A Public Holiday has been declared for the visit of Pope Francis and his counterparts.

São Tomé and Príncipe: Martyrs Day

Commemorates the Batepá massacre that took place on February 3rd 1953 in São Tomé when hundreds of native creoles were massacred by the colonial administration and Portuguese landowners.

Observances on February 3rd 2023

USA: National Carrot Cake Day

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

USA: National the day the Music Died Day

On this day in 1959, a plane crash killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper".

International: Golden Retriever Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Golden Retriever Day.

USA: Feed the Birds Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Feed the Birds Day.

Japan: Setsubun

Find out the dates, history and traditions of the Setsubun Festival.

United Kingdom: Wear Red Day

Pull out your maroons, vermilions and burgundies, because today is National Wear Red Day, raising awareness for cardiovascular disease.

USA: National Women Physician Day

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

International: Bubble Gum Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Bubble Gum Day.

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General Information for February 3rd 2023
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 34 of 2023
331 days left in 2023
Week 05 of the year
On this Day in History
1959 - A plane crashes near Mason City, Iowa, killing all those on board, including musicians Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Richie Valens. Fans subsequently refer to the incident as 'The Day the Music Died', which was immortalised by Don McClean in the song 'American Pie'.
1947 - The lowest temperature in North America is recorded in Snag, Yukon.
1879 - Sir Joseph Swan gives the first public demonstration of the first useable electric light bulb in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Mosley Street, in the city centre, becomes the first street in the world to be lit by electric light. This small but important invention later inspired a series of jokes...