Day Guide for Wednesday February 6th 2019

This is our day guide for Wednesday February 6th 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 37 of 2019.

Holidays on February 6th 2019

International: Chinese New Year Holiday. 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.

Bhutan: Losar Holiday. Second day of public holidays to mark the lunar new year

Mongolia: Tsagaan Sar Holiday. Mongol New Year is celebrated over the first three days of the lunar year

New Zealand: Waitangi Day. Commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi - New Zealand' s founding document

South Korea: Korean New Year Holiday. 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

Vietnam: Tet Holiday. Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam

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Observances on February 6th 2019

United Kingdom: Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
United Nations: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
USA: National Lame Duck Day
International: World Read Aloud Day
Norway: Sami National Day
USA: National Women and Girls in Sports Day
USA: National Frozen Yogurt Day

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