Day Guide for Thursday January 25th 2024 What are the holidays on January 25th 2024?

This is our day guide for Thursday January 25th 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 25th 2024

International: Imam Ali's Birthday

Ali ibn Abu Talib was the cousin and son-in-law of the prophet Muhammad. He ruled the Rashidun Empire from 656 to 661.

Aruba: Betico Croes Day

Birthday of Betico Croes, known as the father of the Aruban nation

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Brazil (regional): São Paulo Anniversary

Marks the anniversary of the foundation of the city in January 1554.

Egypt: Revolution Day January 25

Celebrates the anniversary of Police officers resistance against the British Army in 1952 and the day of the beginning of the Egyptian revolution of 2011

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India (regional): Statehood Day

Himachal Pradesh. Statehood Day commemorates the granting of statehood on 25 January 1971

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Malaysia (regional): Thaipusam

Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan

Mauritius: Thaipoosam Cavadee

Thaipoosam Cavadee is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan

Sri Lanka: Duruthu Full Moon Poya

Marks the first of Buddha's three visits to Sri Lanka, on the first full moon after his enlightenment

Not a Public Holiday

United Kingdom (regional): Burns Night

Burns Night celebrates the life and work of Robert Burns, considered to be the national poet of Scotland

Observances on January 25th 2024

United Kingdom: Burns Night

Burns Night celebrates the life and work of Robert Burns, considered to be the national poet of Scotland

USA: National Irish Coffee Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Irish Coffee Day

USA: National Opposite Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Opposite Day

Russia: Students Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Students Day

Ukraine: Tatiana Day

This feast day for a 3rd century saint is also known as Students Day in Russia and Ukraine.

United Kingdom: St Dwynwen's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of St Dwynwen's Day.

India: National Tourism Day

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

Israel: Tu B'Shevat

A Jewish festival called Rosh HaShanah La'Ilanot, literally 'New Year of the Trees'.

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General Information for January 25th 2024
There are 9 public holidays today.
Day 25 of 2024
341 days left in 2024
Week 04 of the year
On this Day in History
1970 - M*A*S*H the movie, a black comedy set in a US Army mobile hospital during the Korean War, is released in the US. Directed by Robert Altman, the film spawned a highly successful TV series.
1759 - Scots celebrate the birth of their Poet Laureate, Robbie Burns.
Every year - Today is Saint Dwynwen's Day (Dydd Santes Dwynwen) - the Welsh equivalent of St Valentine Day.