Day Guide for Monday January 30th 2017

This is our day guide for Monday January 30th 2017 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 30 of 2017.

Holidays on January 30th 2017

International: Chinese New Year. 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

New Zealand (regional): Auckland Anniversary Day. Marks the anniversary of the arrival of William Hobson, later the first Governor of New Zealand and co-author of the Treaty of Waitangi

Regional

New Zealand (regional): Nelson Anniversary Day. Nelson only. Commemorates the arrival of the first New Zealand Company boat, the Fifeshire on 1 February 1842
South Korea: Korean New Year Holiday. Usually in early February; three-day consecutive holidays
Vietnam: Tet Holiday. Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam

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