Day Guide for Friday January 2nd 2026 What are the holidays on January 2nd 2026?

This is our day guide for Friday January 2nd 2026 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 2026

International: Day after New Year's Day

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

International: Berchtolds Day

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

Bhutan: Winter Solstice

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

Bulgaria: Public Holiday

Two days of public holidays to ensure the smooth transition to the euro currency.

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis: Carnival Day

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

Thailand: New Year's Day Holiday

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

Public sector only

USA (regional): State Holiday

The governor of Florida has announced three days of state office closures for the holidays.

Observances on January 2nd 2026

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

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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.
1930 - The first crossword appears in the weekly edition of The Times.
1879 - Melbourne, Australia, witnesses the third ever test match hat-trick.
1778 - British captain James Cook anchors in Alaska.