Day Guide for Wednesday January 3rd 2024 What are the holidays on January 3rd 2024?

This is our day guide for Wednesday January 3rd 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 3rd 2024

International: New Year's Holiday (bridge day)

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

Bhutan: Winter Solstice

In the Bhutanese calendar, this is the first day of Winter and the shortest day of the year.

Burkina Faso: Revolution Day

Anniversary of the 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état that forced President Maurice Yaméogo to resign

Cuba: People's Effort Day

A public holiday since 2024 recognising the effort of the populace during the previous year.

Observances on January 3rd 2024

USA: National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day

USA: National Drinking Straw Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Drinking Straw Day

USA: Festival of Sleep

A day to highlight the importance of a good night's sleep to our health and well being.

USA: Humiliation Day

Humiliation Day is a reminder to look inward and to remember how fortunate we are for all the things that we have.

International: International Mind-Body Wellness Day

Discover International Mind-Body Wellness Day on January 3rd. Learn how to nurture your mental and physical health with our guide to mindfulness, yoga, healthy eating, and more!

International: JRR Tolkien Day

Join us in celebrating J.R.R. Tolkien Day on January 3rd! Discover the life and legacy of the beloved author and explore ways to honor his incredible works.

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General Information for January 3rd 2024
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 3 of 2024
363 days left in 2024
Week 01 of the year
On this Day in History
1956 - The top part of the Eiffel Tower catches fire.
1943 - The Memphis Belle flies to St Nazaire, France, to bomb U-boat pens.
1892 - Author JRR Tolkien, author of The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy, is born.
1840 - Father Damien of Molokai is born (as Joseph de Veuster) in Tremeloo, Belgium.