This is our day guide for Sunday February 5th 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 5th 2023
Burundi: Unity Day
A holiday intended to help reconcile ethnic differences between the Tutsi and the Hutu, which has dominated the recent history of this African country.Regional
India (regional): Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Guru Ravidas was a north Indian mystic in the 15th centuryRegional
India (regional): Imam Ali's Birthday
Known as Imam Ali in Muslim countriesRegional
India (regional): Bir Chilarai Divas
Bir Chilarai was a legendary 16th century general from the Assam Koch royal dynastyRegional
Malaysia (regional): Thaipusam
Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord MuruganNot a Public Holiday
North Korea: Tree Planting Day
This traditional folk festival involves people across North Korea planting trees
Pakistan: Kashmir Solidarity Day
Observed since 1990 as a day of protest against Indian control of part of Kashmir
San Marino: Liberation Day
On February 5th 1740, San Marino was liberated from occupation by the forces of Cardinal Giulio Alberoni.
Sri Lanka: Navam Full Moon Poya
Celebrates the appointment of Buddha's two chief disciples and the first-ever Buddhist Council held after the passing away of Lord BuddhaNot a Public Holiday
Taiwan: Lantern Festival
Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of HeavenObservances on February 5th 2023
USA: National Shower with a Friend Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Shower with a Friend Day
USA: National Weatherperson’s Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Weatherperson’s Day
International: World Nutella Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Nutella Day.
United Kingdom: British Yorkshire Pudding Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of British Yorkshire Pudding Day
Taiwan: Lantern Festival
Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of Heaven.February 4th 2023 | Go to Today | February 6th 2023
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| General Information for February 5th 2023 | |
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| There are 10 public holidays today. | |
| Day 36 of 2023 | |
| 329 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 05 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2001 - Hannibal, the film adaptation of the sequel to Thomas Harris' novel, The Silence of the Lambs, receives its premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film stars Anthony Hopkins as the serial killer Hannibal Lecter, and Julianne Moore as Clarice Starling. | |
| 1971 - In the Apollo 14 Mission, astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell land on the Moon at Fra Mauro formation. | |
| 1936 - The Rivoli Theatre, Broadway, New York City, hosts the premiere of Modern Times, the latest film by Charlie Chaplin. | |
| 1782 - The Spanish defeat British forces and capture the island of Menorca. |
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