Day Guide for Friday January 6th 2017

This is our day guide for Friday January 6th 2017 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 6 of 2017.

Holidays on January 6th 2017

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
Dominican Republic: Epiphany. In several countries in Latin America, Epiphany will be celebrated on the Monday after 6th January.

Regional

Iraq (regional): 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 stockings
Russia: Orthodox Christmas. Orthodox churches that still observe 7 January are the Russian Orthodox Church, the Ukrainian churches, the Serbs and the Mount Athos monks in Greece

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There are no observances today.

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