Day Guide for Sunday February 2nd 2025 What are the holidays on February 2nd 2025?

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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 Vietnam

Observances on February 2nd 2025

USA: Groundhog Day

February 2nd each year brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the only one led by a rodent.

USA: National Heavenly Hash Day

In the pantheon of elite brownies, Heavenly Hash is up there with its close relative, Rocky Road.

International: World Wetlands Day

A day to raise awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and our planet.

Thailand: Inventors' Day

Thailand marks Inventors' Day on the date when King Bhumibol was allocated a patent in 1993.

France: Crêpe Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Crêpe Day.

Mexico: Candlemas

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Candlemas.

United Kingdom: British Yorkshire Pudding Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of British Yorkshire Pudding Day

USA: National Sled Dog Day

Celebrate National Sled Dog Day on February 2nd, honoring the heroic sled dogs and mushers who braved icy trails to save lives.

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General Information for February 2nd 2025
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
1901 - The children of Queen Victoria attend their mother's funeral.
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.