Day Guide for Saturday January 25th 2020 What are the holidays on January 25th 2020?

This is our day guide for Saturday January 25th 2020 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 25th 2020

International: Chinese New Year

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.

International: Sonam Losar

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

International: Korean New Year

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

Aruba: Betico Croes Day

Birthday of Betico Croes, known as the father of the Aruban nation

Bhutan: Traditional Day of Offering

In eastern Bhutan, the first day of the 12th Bhutanese month is celebrated as a new year.

Regional

Brazil (regional): São Paulo Anniversary

Marks the anniversary of the foundation of the city in January 1554.

Egypt: Revolution Day January 25

Celebrates the anniversary of Police officers resistance against the British Army in 1952 and the day of the beginning of the Egyptian revolution of 2011

Regional

India (regional): Statehood Day

Himachal Pradesh. Statehood Day commemorates the granting of statehood on 25 January 1971

Not a Public Holiday

United Kingdom (regional): Burns Night

Burns Night celebrates the life and work of Robert Burns, considered to be the national poet of Scotland

Vietnam: Tet Nguyen Dan

Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam

Observances on January 25th 2020

United Kingdom: Burns Night

Burns Night celebrates the life and work of Robert Burns, considered to be the national poet of Scotland

USA: National Irish Coffee Day

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USA: National Opposite Day

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Russia: Students Day

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Ukraine: Tatiana Day

This feast day for a 3rd century saint is also known as Students Day in Russia and Ukraine.

United Kingdom: St Dwynwen's Day

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USA: Local Quilt Shop Day

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International: Lunar New Year

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India: National Tourism Day

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General Information for January 25th 2020
There are 10 public holidays today.
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Week 04 of the year
On this Day in History
1970 - M*A*S*H the movie, a black comedy set in a US Army mobile hospital during the Korean War, is released in the US. Directed by Robert Altman, the film spawned a highly successful TV series.
1759 - Scots celebrate the birth of their Poet Laureate, Robbie Burns.
Every year - Today is Saint Dwynwen's Day (Dydd Santes Dwynwen) - the Welsh equivalent of St Valentine Day.