This is our day guide for Monday January 17th 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 17th 2022
International: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
DR Congo: Heroes' Day
Heroes' Day in DR Congo is two days of public holidays to commemorate the deaths of two former PresidentsRegional
India (regional): Public Holiday (in lieu)
As Sunday will be a lockdown day in Tamil Nadu, this holiday is to allow people to return home after Pongal.
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.
Sri Lanka: Duruthu Full Moon Poya
Marks the first of Buddha's three visits to Sri Lanka, on the first full moon after his enlightenmentPublic sector only
USA (regional): Civil Rights Day
Honours the activities of civil rights movements combined with the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.Public sector only
USA (regional): Robert E. Lee's Birthday
Robert E. Lee's Birthday holiday is a US state holiday that marks the birthday of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in 1807.Observances on January 17th 2022
Philippines: James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day
USA: National Hot Buttered Rum Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hot Buttered Rum Day
United Kingdom: Blue Monday
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Blue Monday
Israel: Tu B'Shevat
A Jewish festival called Rosh HaShanah La'Ilanot, literally 'New Year of the Trees'.
International: International Mentoring Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Mentoring Day.
USA: Betty White Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Betty White Day.
USA: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.January 16th 2022 | Go to Today | January 18th 2022
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| General Information for January 17th 2022 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
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| On this Day in History | |
| 1983 - Many people in Britain switch on their television sets earlier than normal, as the BBC's Breakfast Time programme goes on air. | |
| 1977 - Yugoslavia's Prime Minister Dzemal Bijedic, his wife and six others die in an air crash, when their Learjet 25B crashes into Inac Mountain near Sarajevo. | |
| 1964 - Upon leaving NASA, astronaut, politician and pilot John Glenn sets out on his political career by announcing a challenge to incumbent Ohio Senator Steve Young. | |
| 1961 - Patrice Lumumba, the Democratic Republic of Congo's first and only elected Prime Minister is beaten, humiliated and shot dead. |
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