Day Guide for Monday January 21st 2019

This is our day guide for Monday January 21st 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 21 of 2019.

Holidays on January 21st 2019

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.
Azerbaijan: Martyrs Day Holiday. Commemorates Black January (1990) when Soviet troops entered Baku and killed more than 130 civilians
Barbados: Errol Barrow Day. Commemorates the Birthday of Errol Barrow, who was the first Prime Minister of Barbados
Dominican Republic: Lady of Altagracia. Our Lady of Altagracia is a portrait of the Virgin Mary painted in the 16th century, kept in The Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia in the city of Salvaleón de Higüey

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Malaysia (regional): Thaipusam. Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan
Mauritius: Thaipoosam Cavadee. Thaipoosam Cavadee is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan

Regional

New Zealand (regional): Wellington Anniversary Day. Wellington Anniversary Day is the Monday that falls closest to January 22nd and is observed as a public holiday within the old provincial boundaries

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Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday. Borno. To allow residents to come out and welcome President Buhari who is set to visit the state

Public sector only

USA (regional): Civil Rights Day. Honours the activities of civil rights movements combined with the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

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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Observances on January 21st 2019

  • United Kingdom: Blue Monday
  • USA: National Granola Bar Day
  • USA: National Hugging Day
  • USA: Squirrel Appreciation Day
  • Poland: Grandma's Day
  • Israel: Tu B'Shevat
  • Ireland: Blue Monday
  • USA: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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