Day Guide for Monday February 4th 2019 What are the holidays on February 4th 2019?

This is our day guide for Monday February 4th 2019 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 4th 2019

International: Chinese New Year Holiday

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.

Angola: Liberation Day

Marks the start of the Angolan War of Independence in 1961

Mexico: Constitution Day

First Monday in February. Celebrates the ratification of the Mexican constitution of 1917

Mozambique: Heroes' Day Holiday

Commemorates those who lost their lives in the Portuguese Colonial War

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New Zealand (regional): Nelson Anniversary Day

Nelson only. Commemorates the arrival of the first New Zealand Company boat, the Fifeshire on February 1st 1842

South Korea: Korean New Year Holiday

Known as Seollal, Korean New Year is the first day of the lunar Korean calendar. It is the most important of the traditional Korean holidays

Sri Lanka: National Day

On this day in 1948, the South Asian island country gained its political independence after more than five centuries of colonial rule.

Vietnam: Tet Eve

Day before Tet, the most important holiday in Vietnam

Observances on February 4th 2019

USA: National Create a Vacuum day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Create a Vacuum day

USA: National Thank a Mailman Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Thank a Mailman Day

Philippines: Philippine-American War Memorial Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Philippine-American War Memorial Day

International: World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day is the one singular initiative under which the entire world can unite together in the fight against the global cancer epidemic.

USA: Rosa Parks Day

Rosa Parks day is observed to honor the civil rights in the USA and to pay a tribute to the activist Rosa.

United Kingdom: National Sickie Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sickie Day.

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Day 35 of 2019
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On this Day in History
1997 - Four people are injured in a London rail disaster when the rear half of a freight train derails from atop a viaduct on the Dartford loop line near Bexley, badly damaging the viaduct.
1983 - American pop singer Karen Carpenter dies after a long battle with the eating disorder anorexia. Together with her brother, Richard, she formed The Carpenters, whose hits include 'Rainy Days and Mondays', 'Yesterday Once More' and 'Close to You'.
1943 - The Battle of Stalingrad ends.
1902 - Birth of Charles Lindbergh, who is the first man to fly solo and non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean. But Lindbergh's fame takes on a tragic note after the kidnapping of his 20-month-old son. The events surrounding the 'Lindbergh Baby's kidnapping have inspired conspiracy theories ever since.