Day Guide for Wednesday February 1st 2023 What are the holidays on February 1st 2023?

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Holidays on February 1st 2023

DR Congo: Public Holiday

A public holiday in Kinshasa to allow Catholics to attend a mass led by Pope Francis.

Regional

Malaysia (regional): Federal Territory Day

Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya only. Anniversary of the formation of the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory in 1974

Mauritius: Abolition of Slavery

Slavery was abolished in Mauritius on February 1st 1835, the last of the British colonies to do so

Rwanda: Heroes' Day

A day to remember those who have given their lives for the good of Rwanda

Observances on February 1st 2023

USA: National Baked Alaska Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Baked Alaska Day

USA: National Freedom Day

Honors the 13th Amendment, which formally abolished slavery and was officially approved on February 1st 1865.

USA: National Serpent Day

An ancient Celtic tradition gives us a chance to look at these amazing creatures.

USA: National Bird-Feeding Month

Find out the dates and background to National Bird-Feeding Month

USA: American Heart Month

Find out the dates and background to American Heart Month

USA: Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month and discover the pivotal moments and achievements that have shaped history and culture.

Ireland: Imbolc

Imbolc is a Celtic festival celebrating the start of Spring

USA: National Children's Dental Health Month

Highlights the importance of promoting a healthy dental lifestyle at an early age.

International: World Read Aloud Day

An opportunity for people all around the globe to celebrate the joy of reading aloud.

USA: National Women and Girls in Sports Day

Celebrate the impact of female athletes on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, honoring achievements and advocating for equality.

India: Indian Coast Guard Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Indian Coast Guard Day.

International: World Hijab Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Hijab Day.

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General Information for February 1st 2023
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 32 of 2023
333 days left in 2023
Week 05 of the year
On this Day in History
2004 - Singer Janet Jackson exposes a breast during half-time in the US Super Bowl.
1942 - Terry Jones, future member of the Monty Python's Flying Circus team, is born.
1851 - Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, author of Frankenstein and wife of Percy Bysshe Shelley, dies.
1790 - The first U.S. patent is issued, to inventor Samuel Hopkins for a potash process.