This is our day guide for Saturday February 1st 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 February 1st 2025
International: Lunar New Year Holiday
The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.Regional
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
Vietnam: Tet Holiday
Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in VietnamObservances on February 1st 2025
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
India: Indian Coast Guard Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Indian Coast Guard Day.
International: World Hijab Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Hijab Day.
International: International Pisco Sour Day
A day to savour the unique taste of this Peruvian cocktail.
USA: Take Your Child to the Library Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Take Your Child to the Library Day.January 31st 2025 | Go to Today | February 2nd 2025
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| General Information for February 1st 2025 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 32 of 2025 | |
| 333 days left in 2025 | |
| Week 05 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2004 - Singer Janet Jackson exposes a breast during half-time in the US Super Bowl. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. |
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