Day Guide for Friday January 2nd 2015 What are the holidays on January 2nd 2015?

This is our day guide for Friday January 2nd 2015 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Holidays on January 2nd 2015

International: New Year's Day

New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel

International: New Year's Holiday

Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration

International: Mawlid al-Nabi

Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar

Nigeria: Public Holiday

A public holiday in Nigeria or in a Nigerian state has been declared on this day

Regional

Switzerland (regional): Berchtolds Day

The holiday commemorates Duke Berchtold V, who founded Bern, the capital of Switzerland.

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General Information for January 2nd 2015
There are 5 public holidays today.
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On this Day in History
1974 - US president Richard Nixon signs a bill reducing the speed limit to 55mph to conserve petrol during an OPEC embargo.
1969 - The Beatles begin work on their album Get Back. Though the album would be abandoned, it evolves into what became Let it Be.
1930 - The first crossword appears in the weekly edition of The Times.
1879 - Melbourne, Australia, witnesses the third ever test match hat-trick.