Day Guide for Friday January 31st 2025 What are the holidays on January 31st 2025?

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Holidays on January 31st 2025

International: Chinese New Year Holiday

The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.

Regional

India (regional): Me-dam-me-phi

Assam. Celebrated by the Ahom people on 31st January in memory of the departed

Vietnam: Tet Holiday

Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam

Observances on January 31st 2025

USA: National Preschool Fitness Day

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

USA: National Have Fun At Work Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Have Fun At Work Day

USA: National Backward Day

Celebrating National Backwards Day is all about embracing creativity and reversing the ordinary.

USA: National Inspire Your Heart With Art Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Inspire Your Heart With Art Day

Japan: Final Fantasy VII Day

Celebrate gaming history with Final Fantasy VII Day, a new Japanese tradition honoring the iconic RPG's enduring legacy.

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General Information for January 31st 2025
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 31 of 2025
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On this Day in History
2000 - Pioneers of the horror movie genre, Hammer Film Productions Ltd is acquired by a private investment consortium.
1938 - Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands is born.
1919 - Baseball legend Jackie Robinson is born in Cairo, Georgia.
1893 - Coca-Cola is registered as a patent by Asa Candler, founder of the Coca-Cola Company.