January 2025
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New Year’s Day – January 1
Global celebration marking the beginning of the new year. Celebrated worldwide with fireworks, parties, and traditions like making resolutions.
World Braille Day – January 4
UN observance celebrating Louis Braille’s birthday and raising awareness about the importance of braille for visually impaired individuals.
Epiphany – January 6
Christian feast day celebrating the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ. Known as Three Kings’ Day in many countries.
Orthodox Christmas – January 7
Christmas celebration by Eastern Orthodox churches following the Julian calendar, marked by special liturgies and family gatherings.
Orthodox New Year – January 14
Also known as Old New Year, celebrated in countries using the Julian calendar, particularly in Eastern Europe and Russia.
Thai Pongal – January 17
Tamil harvest festival celebrating the Sun God and the harvest season, marked by cooking traditional Pongal rice dish.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – January 20
U.S. federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader’s birthday and legacy of nonviolent activism for racial equality.
International Day of Education – January 24
UNESCO observance highlighting education’s role in peace and development, promoting inclusive and equitable quality education.
Australia Day – January 26
Australia’s national day marking the arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson in 1788, celebrated with ceremonies and community events.
Republic Day India – January 26
National holiday in India commemorating the adoption of the Constitution, featuring grand military parade in New Delhi.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day – January 27
UN observance commemorating the victims of the Holocaust, promoting education about this historical tragedy.
Chinese New Year – January 29
Major festival celebrated across Asia marking the lunar new year. 2025 welcomes the Year of the Snake with traditional customs, red envelopes, and family reunions.
Last Updated on 2025/01/25