Day Guide for Friday February 16th 2018

This is our day guide for Friday February 16th 2018 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 47 of 2018.

Holidays on February 16th 2018

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.
International: Korean New Year. Known as Seollal, Korean New Year is the first day of the lunar Korean calendar. It is the most important of the traditional Korean holidays
International: Gyalpo Lhosar. Tibetan New year, also known as Losar, is the most important festival in the Tibetan calendar
Lithuania: Restoration of the State Day. The Act of Independence of Lithuania was signed by the Council of Lithuania on February 16th 1918, proclaiming the restoration of an independent State of Lithuania
Mongolia: Tsagaan Sar. Mongol New Year is celebrated over the first three days of the lunar year
North Korea: Birth Day of Kim Jong Il. Kim Jong-il was born on February 16th 1941 and was the leader of North Korea, from 1994 until 2011
Serbia: Sovereignty Day of Serbia Holiday. Second Day of holidays for Sovereignty Day of Serbia Holiday
Uganda: Archbishop Janani Luwum Day. A public holiday in honour of former Archbishop Janani Luwum who was killed in 1977
Vietnam: Tet Nguyen Dan. Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam

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