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Holidays Around the WorldAll Countries • All Holidays • Major Religions • Multi-CulturalJanuary HolidaysVasant Panchami is a Hindu religious observance
Vasant Panchami: January 28Vasant Panchami is a religious observance for Hindus and it is a national holiday in Nepal. Vasant Panchami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birthday of Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, art and music. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the Indian month of Magh. India Joyously Celebrates Republic Day
Republic Day: January 26Republic Day is a national holiday in India. Long under British control, India had many reasons to break away and seek the formation of a republic, independent from Britain. With prominent figures like Mahatma Gandhi and dedication from millions of Indians, independence was finally achieved in 1947, becoming official on January 26, 1950. In 2010, India celebrates sixty years of the republic on January 26. Uganda Commemorates NRM Liberation Day
NRM Liberation Day: January 26NRM Liberation Day is a public holiday in Uganda. On January 25, 1986, the National Resistance Army (NRA), under the wing of the political National Resistance Movement (NRM), ousted a government that represented years of corruption, civil rights offenses, and alleged voter fraud. The movement, led by Yoweri Musevini, promised “a fundamental change in the politics” of Uganda. The country now commemorates the event every year as NRM Liberation Day, though not without its detractors. Australia Day
Australia Day: January 26Australia Day is of course celebrated by Australia. Australia day is also known as the foundation day or the anniversary day. It is the official national day of the Australian country. It is celebrated every year on the twenty sixth of January. This day commemorates the coming of the first fleet at the Sydney cove in the year 1788 when the unfurling of the British flag takes place here and also the there is a proclamation of the British sovereignty over a eastern seaboard of the country of Australia. In every territory and the state of Australia the Australian day is celebrated as an official holiday for the public. It is also marked by an order of the country of Australia and the Australian of the years’ awards with the address from prime minister. The Dominican Republic Remembers Juan Pablo Duarte
Juan Pablo Duarte Day: January 23Juan Pablo Duarte Day is a public holiday in the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic (previously known as the Spanish colony of Santo Domingo) has had a tumultuous history over the years, sharing an island with the people of Haiti. After the Haitians took control of the colony in 1822, various pro-independence groups rose to fight against the Haitians. One of the most notable was Juan Pablo Duarte, who is celebrated as one of the primary founders of the Dominican Republic. Duarte’s birthday and his work towards independence is honored every year on the closest Monday to the actual date of his January 26 birthday. In 2010, celebrations will fall on Monday, January 25. « Previous Page — Next Page » |
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