Day Guide for Monday January 20th 2025

This is our day guide for Monday January 20th 2025 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 20 of 2025.

Holidays on January 20th 2025

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.
International: National Heroes' Day. Anniversary of the assassination of Amílcar Cabral on 20 January 1973
Azerbaijan: Martyrs' Day. Commemorates Black January (1990) when Soviet troops entered Baku and killed more than 130 civilians
Mali: Army Day. To recognise the important role, the Mali military has played in bringing peace and stability to the nation

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

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.

Public sector only

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

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Observances on January 20th 2025

  • United Kingdom: Blue Monday
  • Ireland: Blue Monday
  • USA: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • USA: National Buttercrunch Day
  • United Kingdom: National Cheese Lovers Day
  • USA: National Disc Jockey Day

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