This is our day guide for Monday January 6th 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 6th 2025
International: New Year's Holiday (bridge day)
Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration
International: Christmas Day
The Armenian Church celebrates Christmas on January 6th. It also celebrates Epiphany on the same day
International: Epiphany
A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men. In some countries, it may be known as Three Kings Day.
International: Orthodox Christmas Eve
Celebrated on the day before Orthodox Christmas
International: Epiphany
Commemorates Christ's baptism by John the Baptist in the river Jordan.
International: Epiphany
In several countries in Latin America, Epiphany will be celebrated on the Monday after 6th January.Regional
India (regional): Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
Guru Gobind Singh, the last of the ten living Sikh Gurus, was born on December 22nd 1666 in Patna, Bihar, India.
Iraq: Iraqi Army Day
Marks the anniversary of the activation of the Iraqi Army on January 6th 1921.
Italy: La Befana
On the night before Epiphany, Befana visits Italian children, leaving a present in their stockingsPublic sector only
Malaysia (regional): Public Holiday
Johor civil servants will receive an additional holiday on Jan 6 following the weekend adjustment to Saturday and Sunday.Observances on January 6th 2025
USA: National Thank God It’s Monday Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Thank God It’s Monday Day
USA: National Bean Day
Keep your finger on the pulses today and celebrate National Bean Day.
USA: National Shortbread Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Shortbread Day
Jamaica: Maroon Festival
Commemorates the 18th-century Treaty of Cudjoe between fugitive slaves and the British.
International: Epiphany
A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men.
International: World Day of War Orphans
Observed to create awareness about the plight of the war orphans and to address the traumatic conditions faced by them.January 5th 2025 | Go to Today | January 7th 2025
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| General Information for January 6th 2025 | |
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| There are 10 public holidays today. | |
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| 359 days left in 2025 | |
| Week 02 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1950 - The UK recognises The People's Republic of China, causing The Republic of China to sever diplomatic relations with the UK. | |
| 1945 - Edith Frank, mother of famous WWII diarist Anne Frank, dies of hunger and exhaustion. | |
| 1412 - Posthumously a French national heroine, Joan of Arc is born in Champagne, France. | |
| Every year - The twelfth day of Christmas, when Christmas Cards should be taken down. |
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