This is our day guide for Wednesday January 6th 2021 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 6th 2021
International: Epiphany
A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men. In some countries, it may be known as Three Kings Day.
International: Epiphany
Commemorates Christ's baptism by John the Baptist in the river Jordan.
International: Christmas Day
The Armenian Church celebrates Christmas on January 6th. It also celebrates Epiphany on the same day
International: Orthodox Christmas Eve
Celebrated on the day before Orthodox Christmas
Iraq: Iraqi Army Day
Marks the anniversary of the activation of the Iraqi Army on January 6th 1921.
Italy: La Befana
On the night before Epiphany, Befana visits Italian children, leaving a present in their stockings
Russia: New Year's Holiday (bridge day)
Traditional holiday period between New Year and Orthodox ChristmasObservances on January 6th 2021
USA: National Bean Day
Keep your finger on the pulses today and celebrate National Bean Day.
USA: National Shortbread Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Shortbread Day
Jamaica: Maroon Festival
Commemorates the 18th-century Treaty of Cudjoe between fugitive slaves and the British.
International: Epiphany
A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men.
International: World Day of War Orphans
Observed to create awareness about the plight of the war orphans and to address the traumatic conditions faced by them.January 5th 2021 | Go to Today | January 7th 2021
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| General Information for January 6th 2021 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 6 of 2021 | |
| 359 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 01 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1975 - Wheel of Fortune premiers on American TV, becoming arguably the world's most popular game show | |
| 1950 - The UK recognises The People's Republic of China, causing The Republic of China to sever diplomatic relations with the UK. | |
| 1945 - Edith Frank, mother of famous WWII diarist Anne Frank, dies of hunger and exhaustion. | |
| Every year - The twelfth day of Christmas, when Christmas Cards should be taken down. |
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