This is our day guide for Sunday February 2nd 2025 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 2nd 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): Vasant Panchami
5th Day of Magha. On this day Hindus worship Saraswati Devi, the goddess of wisdom, knowledge, music, art and culture
Liechtenstein: Candlemas
Candlemas is a Christian holiday that marks the presentation of the infant Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem.Not a Public Holiday
USA: Groundhog Day
February 2nd each year brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the only one led by a rodent.
Vietnam: Tet Holiday
Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in VietnamFebruary 1st 2025 | Go to Today | February 3rd 2025
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| General Information for February 2nd 2025 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 33 of 2025 | |
| 332 days left in 2025 | |
| Week 05 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1933 - English comedian Les Dawson is born. | |
| 1899 - The Australian Premiers' Conference in Melbourne decides to locate the capital (Canberra) between Sydney and Melbourne. | |
| 1884 - First celebration of Groundhog Day in the USA with Punxsutawney Phil predicting the weather for the nation according to his ability to see his shadow. | |
| 1882 - Birth of James Joyce, Irish novelist, whose works include Ulysses, which is published on the author's 40th birthday. |
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