Day Guide for Friday January 15th 2021 What are the holidays on January 15th 2021?

This is our day guide for Friday January 15th 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 15th 2021

Belize: George Price Day

A public holiday dedicated to the Father of the Nation and National Hero.

Regional

India (regional): Tusu Puja

An important festival of the Tea Tribes of Assam celebrated in the month of Puh and Maagh

Regional

India (regional): Thiruvalluvar Day

Tanil Nadu. The fourth day of the Pongal celebrations is called Thiruvalluvar Day. It is dedicated to the sun god, Surya.

Public sector only

India (regional): Kanuma

In Andhra Pradesh, the Kanuma festival is celebrated on the third day of four-day Sankranti festival

Malawi: John Chilembwe Day

Honours the Reverend John Chilembwe who led the first nationalist uprising in Chiradzulu district in 1914-1915 protesting against forced labour and African involvement in the first world war.

Uganda: Public Holiday

To allow all registered voters to participate in the general elections

Observances on January 15th 2021

USA: National Hat Day

If you want to get ahead, get a hat!

USA: National Strawberry Ice Cream Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Strawberry Ice Cream Day

USA: National Bagel Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bagel and Lox Day

Croatia: Day of International Recognition

Find out the dates and history of Day of International Recognition in Croatia

Romania: National Culture Day

Discover the significance of National Culture Day in Romania and Moldova, a beautiful celebration of heritage held every January 15th to honor the legendary poet

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General Information for January 15th 2021
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 15 of 2021
350 days left in 2021
Week 02 of the year
On this Day in History
1959 - Legendary tenor saxophonist John Coltrane makes his first recording for Atlantic Records, working with Milt Jackson.
1947 - Beth Short is brutally murdered; newspapers dubbed the crime the Black Dahlia Murder.
1923 - Writer and humourist Ivor Cutler is born in Ibrox, Glasgow.