Day Guide for Sunday December 31st 2023

This is our day guide for Sunday December 31st 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 365 of 2023.

Holidays on December 31st 2023

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): Barahimizong. Mangar people come together to pay homage to their forefathers by performing various religious rituals and rites.
Nepal: Tamu Lhosar. The festival of Tamu Lhosar is marked as the New Year by the Gurung people to celebrate their unique cultural and traditional values.

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 2023

  • 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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