This is our day guide for Sunday February 5th 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 February 5th 2023
Burundi: Unity Day
A holiday intended to help reconcile ethnic differences between the Tutsi and the Hutu, which has dominated the recent history of this African country.Regional
India (regional): Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Guru Ravidas was a north Indian mystic in the 15th centuryRegional
India (regional): Imam Ali's Birthday
Known as Imam Ali in Muslim countriesRegional
India (regional): Bir Chilarai Divas
Bir Chilarai was a legendary 16th century general from the Assam Koch royal dynastyRegional
Malaysia (regional): Thaipusam
Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord MuruganNot a Public Holiday
North Korea: Tree Planting Day
This traditional folk festival involves people across North Korea planting trees
Pakistan: Kashmir Solidarity Day
Observed since 1990 as a day of protest against Indian control of part of Kashmir
San Marino: Liberation Day
On February 5th 1740, San Marino was liberated from occupation by the forces of Cardinal Giulio Alberoni.
Sri Lanka: Navam Full Moon Poya
Celebrates the appointment of Buddha's two chief disciples and the first-ever Buddhist Council held after the passing away of Lord BuddhaNot a Public Holiday
Taiwan: Lantern Festival
Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of HeavenFebruary 4th 2023 | Go to Today | February 6th 2023
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| General Information for February 5th 2023 | |
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| There are 10 public holidays today. | |
| Day 36 of 2023 | |
| 329 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 05 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1977 - The Ebbelwei-Express, a special tram that runs through Frankfurt/Main, Germany which carries tourists and locals through the city, letting them sightsee and drink Ebbelwei, is opened. | |
| 1971 - In the Apollo 14 Mission, astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell land on the Moon at Fra Mauro formation. | |
| 1936 - The Rivoli Theatre, Broadway, New York City, hosts the premiere of Modern Times, the latest film by Charlie Chaplin. | |
| 1782 - The Spanish defeat British forces and capture the island of Menorca. |
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