Day Guide for Wednesday January 31st 2018 What are the holidays on January 31st 2018?

This is our day guide for Wednesday January 31st 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 31st 2018

Cambodia: Meak Bochea

Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.

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India (regional): Me-dam-me-phi

Assam. Celebrated by the Ahom people on 31st January in memory of the departed

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India (regional): Guru Ravidas Jayanti

Guru Ravidas was a north Indian mystic in the 15th century

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India (regional): Bir Chilarai Divas

Bir Chilarai was a legendary 16th century general from the Assam Koch royal dynasty

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Malaysia (regional): Thaipusam

Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan

Mauritius: Thaipoosam Cavadee

Thaipoosam Cavadee is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan

Sri Lanka: Navam Full Moon Poya

Celebrates the appointment of Buddha's two chief disciples and the first-ever Buddhist Council held after the passing away of Lord Buddha

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General Information for January 31st 2018
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 31 of 2018
334 days left in 2018
Week 05 of the year
On this Day in History
2000 - Pioneers of the horror movie genre, Hammer Film Productions Ltd is acquired by a private investment consortium.
1938 - Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands is born.
1919 - Baseball legend Jackie Robinson is born in Cairo, Georgia.
1893 - Coca-Cola is registered as a patent by Asa Candler, founder of the Coca-Cola Company.