This is our day guide for Thursday January 2nd 2025 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 2nd 2025
International: Berchtolds Day
The holiday commemorates Duke Berchtold V, who founded Bern, the capital of Switzerland.
International: Day after New Year's Day
Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration
Bhutan: Winter Solstice
In the Bhutanese calendar, this is the first day of Winter and the shortest day of the year.
Cuba: Victory Day
Second day of holidays to honour the support of the armed forces in protecting Cuba since 1959
Haiti: Ancestry Day
Also known as Ancestor's Day, this holiday commemorates the Haitian forefathers who gave their lives in the struggle for independence from France in the early 19th century.Regional
India (regional): Mannam Jayanthi
Mannath Padmanabhan was a social reformer and the founding father of the Nair Service SocietyRegional
India (regional): Losoong/Namsoong
An important harvest festival for Lepchas and Bhutias in Sikkim.
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Carnival Day
Final day of the winter carnival celebrations on Saint Kitts and NevisObservances on January 2nd 2025
USA: National Buffet Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Buffet Day
USA: National Cream Puff Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cream Puff Day
USA: National Personal Trainer Awareness Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Personal Trainer Awareness Day
USA: National Science Fiction Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Science Fiction DayJanuary 1st 2025 | Go to Today | January 3rd 2025
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| General Information for January 2nd 2025 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
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| On this Day in History | |
| 1974 - US president Richard Nixon signs a bill reducing the speed limit to 55mph to conserve petrol during an OPEC embargo. | |
| 1969 - The Beatles begin work on their album Get Back. Though the album would be abandoned, it evolves into what became Let it Be. | |
| 1879 - Melbourne, Australia, witnesses the third ever test match hat-trick. | |
| 1778 - British captain James Cook anchors in Alaska. |
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