Day Guide for Thursday December 31st 2020

This is our day guide for Thursday December 31st 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 366 of 2020.

Holidays on December 31st 2020

International: New Year's Eve. The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches
Azerbaijan: World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day. The nationalist Popular Front of Azerbaijan organised the removal of borders between Soviet Azerbaijan and Iran on 31 December 1989

Not a Public Holiday

Bangladesh: Bank Holiday. This is a bank holiday after annual accounts closing
East Timor: National Heroes' Day. A day to honour the first President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Nicolau Lobato, on the anniversary of his death in combat in 1978.

Regional

India (regional): Sakewa. An important festival for the Kirat Khambu Rai community in Sikkim.
Indonesia: Cuti Bersama. Besides official holiday, there are the so-called "libur bersama" or "cuti bersama", or joint leave(s) declared nationwide by the government

Regional

Switzerland (regional): Restoration Day. Geneva only. Marks the restoration of the Geneva Republic after French occupation by Napoleon.

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Observances on December 31st 2020

  • USA: No Interruptions Day
  • USA: Make Up Your Mind Day
  • USA: National Champagne Day
  • USA: Universal Hour of Peace 
  • United Kingdom: Hogmanay
  • International: St. Sylvester's Day
  • International: New Year's Eve
  • Japan: Omisoka

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