Day Guide for Monday January 23rd 2023 What are the holidays on January 23rd 2023?

This is our day guide for Monday January 23rd 2023 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 23rd 2023

International: Chinese New Year Holiday

The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.

Cayman Islands: National Heroes' Day

Honours the contributions and accomplishments of deserving Caymanians. A holiday since 2003

Not a Public Holiday

India (regional): Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti

Subhas Chandra Bose was an Indian nationalist who attempted to rid India of British rule in WW2

Regional

New Zealand (regional): Wellington Anniversary Day

Wellington Anniversary Day is the Monday that falls closest to January 22nd and is observed as a public holiday within the old provincial boundaries

Public sector only

Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday

To allow public servants to collect PVCs.

Public sector only

Romania: Public Sector Holiday

Holiday since 2015. Marks the political union between Wallachia and Moldavia in 1859

South Korea: Korean New Year Holiday

Known as Seollal, Korean New Year is the first day of the lunar Korean calendar. It is the most important of the traditional Korean holidays

Vietnam: Tet Holiday

Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam

Observances on January 23rd 2023

USA: National Handwriting Day

In a world seemingly dominated by keyboards, it's good to remember the beauty and individuality of our own handwriting.

USA: National Pie day

This pie ain't so humble. The first pie recipe was published by the Romans and was for a rye-crusted goat cheese and honey pie.

India: Parakram Diwas

The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, an importnat figure in India's independence movement..

International: National Measure Your Feet Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Measure Your Feet Day.

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General Information for January 23rd 2023
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 23 of 2023
342 days left in 2023
Week 04 of the year
On this Day in History
1993 - Having completed his period of training at Manchester United, David Beckham is signed by the club as a professional footballer.
1948 - Three people are killed and many are injured in a London rail disaster when a train fails to stop at a signal just outside of London Brigde station.
1943 - The Memphis Belle flies to Lorient, France, to bomb U-boat pens.
1855 - Pioneering gun designer John Moses Browning is born.