Day Guide for Friday January 8th 2021 What are the holidays on January 8th 2021?

This is our day guide for Friday January 8th 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 8th 2021

International: Orthodox Christmas Holiday

The Orthodox Church recognises January 7th as the day that Jesus was born

Papua New Guinea: Public Holiday

A public holiday in respect to the state funeral of former prime minister Sir Mekere Morauta.

Observances on January 8th 2021

USA: National Argyle Day

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

USA: National Bubble Bath Day

It's time to get worked up into a lather - it's National Bubble Bath Day!

USA: National English Toffee Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National English Toffee Day

USA: National JoyGerm Day

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

International: Quitters Day

It's still January, so don't give up on those New Year Resolutions just yet!

International: World Typing Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Typing Day.

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General Information for January 8th 2021
There are 2 public holidays today.
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357 days left in 2021
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On this Day in History
1991 - One person is killed and many more are injured in a London rail disaster when a train from Sevenoaks collides with the buffers at the end of a Cannon Street terminus platform.
1947 - Actor/singer David Bowie is born in Brixton, London.
1935 - Regarded by many as the greatest rock singer of all time, Elvis Presley is born on this day in Mississippi, USA.