Day Guide for Monday February 6th 2023 What are the holidays on February 6th 2023?

This is our day guide for Monday February 6th 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 6th 2023

Ireland: St. Brigid's Day

St. Brigid is Ireland’s first native saint, the most celebrated Irish female saint, and was the Abbess of one of the first convents in Kildare.

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Malaysia (regional): Thaipusam (in lieu)

Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan

Maldives: Public Holiday

The first parliament sitting of the year, will be a government holiday in the Maldives

Mexico: Constitution Day

First Monday in February. Celebrates the ratification of the Mexican constitution of 1917

New Zealand: Waitangi Day

Commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi - New Zealand' s founding document

Observances on February 6th 2023

United Kingdom: Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

This national holiday can be blamed on the weather and one mom's fun-loving attitude.

United Nations: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation 

USA: National Lame Duck Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lame Duck Day

Norway: Sami National Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Sami National Day.

Israel: Tu B'Shevat

A Jewish festival called Rosh HaShanah La'Ilanot, literally 'New Year of the Trees'.

United Kingdom: National Sickie Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sickie Day.

USA: National Frozen Yogurt Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Frozen Yogurt Day.

United Kingdom: Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week

Join the movement during Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week to support young minds, encourage open conversations, and promote healthy habits.

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General Information for February 6th 2023
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 37 of 2023
328 days left in 2023
Week 06 of the year
On this Day in History
1958 - Eight players of Manchester United lose their lives in an air crash, along with the club secretary, chief coach, trainer, and eight journalists, at the Munich Air Disaster.
1952 - King George VI dies from a coronary thrombosis in Sandringham House, his birthplace.
1840 - The Treaty of Waitangi is signed by Maori leaders and Queen Victoria's representative, founding New Zealand.
46 BC - Roman leader Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio and Juba at Thapsus.