Day Guide for Monday January 17th 2022 What are the holidays on January 17th 2022?

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 Presidents

Regional

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 enlightenment

Public 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.

USA: Cable Car Day

Celebrate Cable Car Day on January 17th! Learn about the history of these iconic vehicles, their inventors, and how you can join in the fun.

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General Information for January 17th 2022
There are 7 public holidays today.
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On this Day in History
1995 - The Kobe earthquake hits Japan, taking the lives of 3,000 people and leaves more than a third of the city's population homeless.
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.