Day Guide for Friday January 24th 2020 What are the holidays on January 24th 2020?

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Holidays on January 24th 2020

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.

Regional

Nepal (regional): Sonam Losar

This is the New Year of the Tamang people and the most important festival in their calendar.

Romania: Unification Day

Holiday since 2015. Marks the political union between Wallachia and Moldavia in 1859

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

Vietnam: Tet Eve

Day before Tet, the most important holiday in Vietnam

Observances on January 24th 2020

USA: Beer Can Appreciation Day

A day to celebrate the bewildering and amazing designs that bring color to beer cans around the world.

USA: National Compliment Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Compliment Day

USA: National Peanut Butter Day

Here are some fun peanut butter facts to celebrate National Peanut Butter Day.

USA: National Have Fun At Work Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Have Fun At Work Day

International: Global Belly Laugh Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Global Belly Laugh Day.

International: National Just Do It Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Just Do It Day.

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General Information for January 24th 2020
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 24 of 2020
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Week 04 of the year
On this Day in History
1848 - Gold is discovered in a river near Sacramento, California, kicking off the California Gold Rush that changed the face of the American west.
1611 - Erszi Majorova, accomplice and lover of Elizabeth Bathory - the Blood Countess, is sentenced and executed.
41 AD - The Roman Emperor Caligula is murdered by members of the Praetorian Guard, and his uncle Claudius becomes his successor.