Holidays

January 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics).

January 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics). Observed on January 1.

Cuba Liberation Day.

Cuba Liberation Day. Observed on January 1.

Czech Republic: Establishment of the Czech Republic.

Czech Republic: Establishment of the Czech Republic. Observed on January 1.

Earliest day on which Handsel Monday can fall, while January 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Monday of the y…

Earliest day on which Handsel Monday can fall, while January 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Monday of the year (Scotland). Observed on January 1.

Dissolution of Czechoslovakia related observances: Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic (Slovakia) Restor…

Dissolution of Czechoslovakia related observances: Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic (Slovakia) Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State (Czech Republic). Observed on January 1.

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, the Octave Day of Christmas, considered a holy day of obligation in some countries …

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, the Octave Day of Christmas, considered a holy day of obligation in some countries (Catholic Church). Observed on January 1.

Haiti Independence Day.

Haiti Independence Day. Observed on January 1.

January 1 hasn't always been the start of the year.

January 1 hasn't always been the start of the year. Romans moved it from March to January in 153 BC so consuls could take office sooner. Julius Caesar kept January 1 when he reformed the calendar. Medieval Christians moved it back to March 25 because they didn't want a pagan holiday marking their new year. England didn't return to January 1 until 1752. The fireworks tradition is newer than most people think. Times Square's ball drop started in 1907. "Auld Lang Syne" became the standard New Year's anthem sometime in the 1930s. Old traditions dressed up as ancient ones.

Founding Day (Taiwan).

Founding Day (Taiwan). Observed on January 1.

Sudan Independence Day.

Sudan Independence Day. Observed on January 1.

Republic of China: Establishment of the Republic of China.

Republic of China: Establishment of the Republic of China. Observed on January 1.

New Year's Day Parade in London, United Kingdom.

New Year's Day Parade in London, United Kingdom. Observed on January 1.

Global Family Day (International).

Global Family Day (International). Observed on January 1.

Vienna New Year's Concert.

Vienna New Year's Concert. Observed on January 1.

Pasadena, California - the Tournament of Roses Parade and, traditionally, the Rose Bowl.

Pasadena, California - the Tournament of Roses Parade and, traditionally, the Rose Bowl. Observed on January 1.

Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus (Lutheran Church).

Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus (Lutheran Church). Observed on January 1.

Feast of the Circumcision of Christ.

Feast of the Circumcision of Christ. Observed on January 1.

Basil the Great (Eastern Orthodox Church).

Basil the Great (Eastern Orthodox Church). Observed on January 1.

Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Brunei from United Kingdom in 1984.

Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Brunei from United Kingdom in 1984. Observed on January 1.

Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Haiti from France in 1804.

Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Haiti from France in 1804. Observed on January 1.

Last day of Kwanzaa.

Last day of Kwanzaa. Observed on January 1.

St.

St. Basil. Observed on January 1.

National Tree Planting Day (Tanzania).

National Tree Planting Day (Tanzania). Observed on January 1.

The last day of Kwanzaa (United States).

The last day of Kwanzaa (United States). Observed on January 1.

The presidents of Brazil and Switzerland take possession.

The presidents of Brazil and Switzerland take possession. Observed on January 1.

Triumph of the Revolution (Cuba).

Triumph of the Revolution (Cuba). Observed on January 1.

Public Domain Day (multiple countries).

Public Domain Day (multiple countries). Observed on January 1.

Jump-up Day (Montserrat).

Jump-up Day (Montserrat). Observed on January 1.

New Year's Day (Gregorian calendar) Japanese New Year Novy God Day (Russia).

New Year's Day (Gregorian calendar) Japanese New Year Novy God Day (Russia). Observed on January 1.

Polar Bear Swim Day.

Polar Bear Swim Day. Observed on January 1.

Telemachus.

Telemachus. Observed on January 1.

Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Sudan from United Kingdom in 1956.

Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Sudan from United Kingdom in 1956. Observed on January 1.

Feast days of the following:.

Feast days of the following:. Observed on January 1.

United States - Copyright Expiration Day, celebrating the expiration of the copyright of a year's worth of works of a…

United States - Copyright Expiration Day, celebrating the expiration of the copyright of a year's worth of works of authorship into the public domain. Not celebrated from 1978 to 2018 because of repeated copyright term extensions. Observed on January 1.

Christian celebrations:.

Christian celebrations:. Observed on January 1.

The eighth day of Christmas (and eighth night of the same) in Western Christianity.

The eighth day of Christmas (and eighth night of the same) in Western Christianity. Observed on January 1.

Anglican and Episcopal churches - Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus.

Anglican and Episcopal churches - Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus. Observed on January 1.

Roman Catholicism - Feast of the Circumcision (Old calendar).

Roman Catholicism - Feast of the Circumcision (Old calendar). Observed on January 1.

January 1 is a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church — the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.

January 1 is a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church — the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. It falls exactly eight days after Christmas, which under Jewish law was when circumcision occurred. Early Christians marked this as the Feast of the Circumcision. The Second Vatican Council renamed it in 1969 to focus on Mary. Catholics in many countries are required to attend Mass. In practice it's one of the least-attended obligatory feasts on the calendar. New Year's hangovers and morning Mass don't mix.

Fulgentius of Ruspe.

Fulgentius of Ruspe. Observed on January 1.

World Day of Peace (Catholic Church).

World Day of Peace (Catholic Church). Observed on January 1.

Constitution Day (Italy).

Constitution Day (Italy). Observed on January 1.