This is our day guide for Monday January 1st 2024 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 1st 2024
International: New Year's Day
New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Cuba: Triumph of the Revolution
The day of the victory of the revolution led by Fidel Castro in 1959
Czech Republic: Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State
On January 1st 1993, Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Haiti: Independence Day
Commemorates the day in 1804 when Jean-Jacques Dessalines declared independence and restored the country's native name.
Montserrat: Festival Day (in lieu)
The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approachesNot a Public Holiday
Pakistan: Bank Holiday
One off holiday for Banks. Banks are closed, but bank employees will be working
Slovakia: Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic
Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia on 1 January 1993
Sudan: Independence Day
Marks Sudan's independence from Egypt and Britain in 1956
Taiwan: Republic Day
Commemorates the establishment of the Provisional Government in Nanking on January 1st 1912.Observances on January 1st 2024
United Kingdom: National Bloody Mary Day
This famous cocktail is said to have originated in Paris at the start of the 1920s.
United Kingdom: Dry January
In January we are encouraged to give up alcohol and go vegan. Both probably sponsored by the February Marketing Board.
Canada: Alzheimer's Awareness Month
This Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, let’s end stigma and make Canada a safer place for people living with dementia.
International: Veganuary
Find out the dates and background to Veganuary
USA: National Mentoring Month
Find out the dates and background to National Mentoring Month
International: Feast of St Basil
On January 1 the Greek Orthodox church commemorates Saint Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia.
International: New Year's Day
The first day of the year is a truly global holiday, celebrated by 90% of the world's population.
USA: National Poverty in America Awareness Month
January is Poverty Awareness Month, a month-long initiative to raise awareness and call attention to the growth of poverty in America.
USA: National Thank God It’s Monday Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Thank God It’s Monday Day
International: Public Domain Day
Celebrate creativity and cultural freedom on Public Domain Day, marking the release of classic works for all to use, share, and enjoy freely.December 31st 2023 | Go to Today | January 2nd 2024
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| General Information for January 1st 2024 | |
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| There are 9 public holidays today. | |
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| On this Day in History | |
| 2002 - Across Europe, countries ditch their local currency in favour of the Euro. | |
| 1995 - Serial killer Fred West is found hanged in his Birmingham prison cell - he was awaiting trial on 12 murder charges, abduction, false imprisonment and various sexual offences. | |
| 630 - The Prophet Mohammed and his army set out to capture Mecca. |
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