Day Guide for Friday February 12th 2016 What are the holidays on February 12th 2016?

This is our day guide for Friday February 12th 2016 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 February 12th 2016

International: Chinese New Year

The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.

Regional

India (regional): Sir Chhotu Ram Jayanti

Haryana only. Sir Chhotu Ram was one of the most prominent pre-partition politicians in Punjab

Regional

India (regional): Vasant Panchami

5th Day of Magha. On this day Hindus worship Saraswati Devi, the goddess of wisdom, knowledge, music, art and culture

Myanmar: Union Day

Under the leadership of Bogyoke Aung San Burma was unified in 1947

Public sector only

USA (regional): Lincoln's Birthday

Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12th 1809 in LaRue county, Kentucky. He became the 16th president of the United States in 1860

Public sector only

Vietnam: Tet Holiday

Public sector employees have additional holidays to mark Tet.

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General Information for February 12th 2016
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 43 of 2016
323 days left in 2016
Week 06 of the year
On this Day in History
1980 - US actress Christina Ricci is born.
1816 - The San Carlo, the oldest working opera house in Europe, is destroyed by fire.
1809 - Abraham Lincoln, later to become the 16th President of the United States of America, is born in Larue County, Kentucky.
1809 - English naturalist Charles Darwin is born. The author of The Origin of the Species.