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Clear filtersNew Year - January 1, the Gregorian calendar New Year, origins, and how it is observed worldwide
New Year on January 1 marks the start of the Gregorian calendar year. A federal public holiday in most countries, observed with midnight countdown, family gatherings, fireworks, and resolutions. Replaced older regional new years over the 16th-20th centuries.
International Day of Education - January 24, the UN day for global education
International Day of Education on January 24 is the UN International Day celebrating education as a fundamental human right and global public good. Established by UNGA Resolution 73/25 in 2019, marked by UNESCO. Not a public holiday.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day - January 27, UN day since 2005
International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27 is a United Nations day of memorial established in 2005 marking the 1945 liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Observed annually in UN member states with ceremonies, educational programmes, and moments of silence. Not a public holiday.
World Braille Day - January 4, the UN day for Louis Braille and accessible literacy
World Braille Day on January 4 is the UN International Day recognizing the importance of Braille as a means of communication for blind and partially sighted people. Established in 2019 by UNGA Resolution 73/161, marks the 1809 birthday of Louis Braille. Not a public holiday.
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day - January 30, WHO observance launched in 2020
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day on January 30 is a WHO observance launched in 2020 to mobilise action against diseases that affect more than one billion people. The date marks the 2012 London Declaration on NTDs. Each year the WHO publishes a flagship progress report. Not a public holiday.