Day Guide for Thursday January 28th 2021 What are the holidays on January 28th 2021?

This is our day guide for Thursday January 28th 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 28th 2021

Armenia: National Army Day

Marks the foundation of the Armenian Army formation on January 28th 1992

Egypt: Revolution Day January 25 (in lieu)

As Revolution Day falls on a Monday, Thursday will be observed as a holiday

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Malaysia (regional): Thaipusam

Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan

Mauritius: Thaipoosam Cavadee

Thaipoosam Cavadee is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan

Sri Lanka: Duruthu Full Moon Poya

Marks the first of Buddha's three visits to Sri Lanka, on the first full moon after his enlightenment

Observances on January 28th 2021

USA: National Blueberry Pancake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Blueberry Pancake Day

USA: National Kazoo Day

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

Israel: Tu B'Shevat

A Jewish festival called Rosh HaShanah La'Ilanot, literally 'New Year of the Trees'.

USA: Data Privacy Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Data Privacy Day.

International: International LEGO Day

Join the global celebration of creativity on January 28th with International Lego Day, honoring the classic brick that builds dreams.

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General Information for January 28th 2021
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 28 of 2021
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On this Day in History
1955 - After a week of being stranded on Brighstone Ledge off the Isle Of Wight, the 7,150-ton freighter Kingsbridge is finally refloated when she was towed back to sea by several tugs and a helicopter.
1953 - Derek Bentley is hanged in Wandsworth prison.
1939 - Irish poet and dramatist William Butler Yeats dies in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France.
1547 - Death of king Henry VIII, whose dynastic aspirations resulted in England leaving the universal Roman Catholic Church and the creation of the Church of England.