Day Guide for Friday January 2nd 2026

This is our day guide for Friday January 2nd 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 2 of 2026.

Holidays on January 2nd 2026

International: Day after New Year's Day. Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration
International: Berchtolds Day. The holiday commemorates Duke Berchtold V, who founded Bern, the capital of Switzerland.
Bhutan: Winter Solstice. In the Bhutanese calendar, this is the first day of Winter and the shortest day of the year.
Bulgaria: Public Holiday. Two days of public holidays to ensure the smooth transition to the euro currency.
Cuba: Victory Day. Second day of holidays to honour the support of the armed forces in protecting Cuba since 1959
Haiti: Ancestry Day. Also known as Ancestor's Day, this holiday commemorates the Haitian forefathers who gave their lives in the struggle for independence from France in the early 19th century.

Regional

India (regional): Mannam Jayanthi. Mannath Padmanabhan was a social reformer and the founding father of the Nair Service Society
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Carnival Day. Final day of the winter carnival celebrations on Saint Kitts and Nevis
Thailand: New Year's Day Holiday. New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel

Public sector only

USA (regional): State Holiday. The governor of Florida has announced three days of state office closures for the holidays.

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Observances on January 2nd 2026

  • USA: National Buffet Day
  • USA: National Cream Puff Day
  • USA: National Personal Trainer Awareness Day
  • USA: National Science Fiction Day

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