Day Guide for Monday January 15th 2018

This is our day guide for Monday January 15th 2018 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 15 of 2018.

Holidays on January 15th 2018

International: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Regional

India (regional): Sankranti. A harvest festival marking the start of spring.

Regional

India (regional): Thiruvalluvar Day. Tanil Nadu. The fourth day of the Pongal celebrations is called Thiruvalluvar Day. It is dedicated to the sun god, Surya.

Regional

India (regional): Tusu Puja. An important festival of the Tea Tribes of Assam celebrated in the month of Puh and Maagh
Malawi: John Chilembwe Day. Honours the Reverend John Chilembwe who led the first nationalist uprising in Chiradzulu district in 1914-1915 protesting against forced labour and African involvement in the first world war.

Not a Public Holiday

Sri Lanka: Tamil Thai Pongal Holiday (in lieu). (In lieu of Tamil Thai Pongal Day which falls on a Sunday

Public sector only

USA (regional): Robert E. Lee's Birthday. Robert E. Lee's Birthday holiday is a US state holiday that marks the birthday of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in 1807.

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There are no observances today.

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