Day Guide for Thursday February 1st 2024 What are the holidays on February 1st 2024?

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Holidays on February 1st 2024

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Malaysia (regional): Federal Territory Day

Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya only. Anniversary of the formation of the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory in 1974

Mauritius: Abolition of Slavery

Slavery was abolished in Mauritius on February 1st 1835, the last of the British colonies to do so

Rwanda: Heroes' Day

A day to remember those who have given their lives for the good of Rwanda

Observances on February 1st 2024

USA: National Baked Alaska Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Baked Alaska Day

USA: National Freedom Day

Honors the 13th Amendment, which formally abolished slavery and was officially approved on February 1st 1865.

USA: National Serpent Day

An ancient Celtic tradition gives us a chance to look at these amazing creatures.

Ireland: Imbolc

Imbolc is a Celtic festival celebrating the start of Spring

USA: National Children's Dental Health Month

Highlights the importance of promoting a healthy dental lifestyle at an early age.

USA: Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month and discover the pivotal moments and achievements that have shaped history and culture.

USA: American Heart Month

Find out the dates and background to American Heart Month

USA: National Bird-Feeding Month

Find out the dates and background to National Bird-Feeding Month

International: World Hijab Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Hijab Day.

India: Indian Coast Guard Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Indian Coast Guard Day.

USA: National Optimist Day

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

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General Information for February 1st 2024
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 32 of 2024
334 days left in 2024
Week 05 of the year
On this Day in History
2002 - The seven crewmembers of the Space Shuttle Columbia are killed instantly when the space shuttle breaks up over Texas, 16 minutes before it is scheduled to land at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
1942 - Terry Jones, future member of the Monty Python's Flying Circus team, is born.
1851 - Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, author of Frankenstein and wife of Percy Bysshe Shelley, dies.
1790 - The first U.S. patent is issued, to inventor Samuel Hopkins for a potash process.