Day Guide for Monday January 1st 2018 What are the holidays on January 1st 2018?

This is our day guide for Monday January 1st 2018 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 1st 2018

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

Cuba: Triumph of the Revolution

The day of the victory of the revolution led by Fidel Castro in 1959

Czech Republic: Restoration Day

On January 1st 1993, Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia

Haiti: Independence Day

Commemorates the day in 1804 when Jean-Jacques Dessalines declared independence and restored the country's native name.

Not a Public Holiday

Pakistan: Bank Holiday

One off holiday for Banks. Banks are closed, but bank employees will be working

Slovakia: Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic

Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia on 1 January 1993

Sri Lanka: Duruthu Full Moon Poya

Marks the first of Buddha's three visits to Sri Lanka, on the first full moon after his enlightenment

Sudan: Independence Day

Marks Sudan's independence from Egypt and Britain in 1956

Taiwan: Republic Day

Commemorates the establishment of the Provisional Government in Nanking on January 1st 1912.

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General Information for January 1st 2018
There are 9 public holidays today.
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On this Day in History
2002 - Across Europe, countries ditch their local currency in favour of the Euro.
1995 - Serial killer Fred West is found hanged in his Birmingham prison cell - he was awaiting trial on 12 murder charges, abduction, false imprisonment and various sexual offences.
630 - The Prophet Mohammed and his army set out to capture Mecca.