Day Guide for Monday January 3rd 2022 What are the holidays on January 3rd 2022?

This is our day guide for Monday January 3rd 2022 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 3rd 2022

International: New Year's Day (in lieu)

New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel

International: Day after New Year's Day (in lieu)

Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration

Bhutan: Traditional Day of Offering

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

Burkina Faso: Revolution Day

Anniversary of the 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état that forced President Maurice Yaméogo to resign

Georgia: Public Holiday

January 1st - 10th 2022 declared holidays in Georgia to curb spread of Omicron.

Regional

India (regional): Losoong/Namsoong

An important harvest festival for Lepchas and Bhutias in Sikkim.

Not a Public Holiday

Pakistan: Bank Holiday

One off holiday for Banks. Banks are closed, but bank employees will be working

Public sector only

Peru: Non-Working Day

Non-working days for the public sector have been declared to boost tourism.

Saint Kitts and Nevis: Carnival Day

Final day of the winter carnival celebrations on Saint Kitts and Nevis

Observances on January 3rd 2022

USA: National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day

USA: National Drinking Straw Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Drinking Straw Day

USA: National Thank God It’s Monday Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Thank God It’s Monday Day

USA: Festival of Sleep

A day to highlight the importance of a good night's sleep to our health and well being.

USA: Humiliation Day

Humiliation Day is a reminder to look inward and to remember how fortunate we are for all the things that we have.

International: International Mind-Body Wellness Day

Discover International Mind-Body Wellness Day on January 3rd. Learn how to nurture your mental and physical health with our guide to mindfulness, yoga, healthy eating, and more!

International: JRR Tolkien Day

Join us in celebrating J.R.R. Tolkien Day on January 3rd! Discover the life and legacy of the beloved author and explore ways to honor his incredible works.

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General Information for January 3rd 2022
There are 9 public holidays today.
Day 3 of 2022
362 days left in 2022
Week 01 of the year
On this Day in History
1956 - The top part of the Eiffel Tower catches fire.
1943 - The Memphis Belle flies to St Nazaire, France, to bomb U-boat pens.
1892 - Author JRR Tolkien, author of The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy, is born.
1840 - Father Damien of Molokai is born (as Joseph de Veuster) in Tremeloo, Belgium.