Day Guide for Tuesday January 2nd 2024 What are the holidays on January 2nd 2024?

This is our day guide for Tuesday January 2nd 2024 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 2nd 2024

International: Berchtolds Day

The holiday commemorates Duke Berchtold V, who founded Bern, the capital of Switzerland.

International: Day after New Year's Day

Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration

Cuba: Victory Day

Second day of holidays to honour the support of the armed forces in protecting Cuba since 1959

Haiti: Ancestry Day

Also known as Ancestor's Day, this holiday commemorates the Haitian forefathers who gave their lives in the struggle for independence from France in the early 19th century.

Regional

India (regional): Mannam Jayanthi

Mannath Padmanabhan was a social reformer and the founding father of the Nair Service Society

Montserrat: New Year's Day (in lieu)

New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel

Public sector only

Peru: Non-Working Day

Non-working days for the public sector have been declared to boost tourism.

Saint Kitts and Nevis: Carnival Day

Final day of the winter carnival celebrations on Saint Kitts and Nevis

Observances on January 2nd 2024

USA: National Buffet Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Buffet Day

USA: National Cream Puff Day

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USA: National Personal Trainer Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Personal Trainer Awareness Day

USA: National Science Fiction Day

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On this Day in History
1974 - US president Richard Nixon signs a bill reducing the speed limit to 55mph to conserve petrol during an OPEC embargo.
1969 - The Beatles begin work on their album Get Back. Though the album would be abandoned, it evolves into what became Let it Be.
1930 - The first crossword appears in the weekly edition of The Times.
1778 - British captain James Cook anchors in Alaska.