This is our day guide for Monday January 2nd 2017 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 2017
International: New Year's Day (in lieu)
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 (in lieu)
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.
Indonesia: Cuti Bersama
Besides official holiday, there are the so-called "libur bersama" or "cuti bersama", or joint leave(s) declared nationwide by the governmentNot a Public Holiday
Pakistan: Bank Holiday
One off holiday for Banks. Banks are closed, but bank employees will be workingGo to Today | January 3rd 2017
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| General Information for January 2nd 2017 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 2 of 2017 | |
| 363 days left in 2017 | |
| Week 01 of the year | |
| 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. | |
| 1930 - The first crossword appears in the weekly edition of The Times. | |
| 1879 - Melbourne, Australia, witnesses the third ever test match hat-trick. | |
| 1778 - British captain James Cook anchors in Alaska. |
Office Holidays provides calendars with dates and information on public holidays and bank holidays in key countries around the world.
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