Day Guide for Wednesday January 2nd 2019

This is our day guide for Wednesday January 2nd 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 2 of 2019.

Holidays on January 2nd 2019

International: Day after New Year's Day. Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration

International: Berchtolds Day. The holiday commemorates Duke Berchtold V, who founded Bern, the capital of Switzerland.

Bhutan: Winter Solstice. In the Bhutanese calendar, this is the first day of Winter and the shortest day of the year.

Cuba: Victory Day. Second day of holidays to honour the support of the armed forces in protecting Cuba since 1959

Haiti: Ancestry Day. Also known as Ancestor's Day, this holiday commemorates the Haitian forefathers who gave their lives in the struggle for independence from France in the early 19th century.

Regional

India (regional): Mannam Jayanthi. Mannath Padmanabhan was a social reformer and the founding father of the Nair Service Society

Not a Public Holiday

Japan: Bank Holiday. This day is a bank holiday in Japan. It may also be widely observed by many companies

Saint Kitts and Nevis: Carnival Day. Final day of the winter carnival celebrations on Saint Kitts and Nevis

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There are no observances today.

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