Tuesday 5th February 2019 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Tuesday February 5th 2019 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?

Observances on February 5th 2019

Safer Internet Day

The internet puts the knowledge of the whole planet in our hands, but we need to keep ourselves safe.

World Nutella Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Nutella Day.

Lunar New Year 🧧

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Lunar New Year.

National Shower with a Friend Day

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USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Shower with a Friend Day

National Weatherperson’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Weatherperson’s Day

African American Coaches Day

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USA

A day to highlight the continued disparity in African American representation in coaching.

Chinese New Year

International

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.

Korean New Year

International

Known as Seollal, Korean New Year is the first day of the lunar Korean calendar. It is the most important of the traditional Korean holidays

Burundi Unity Day

Burundi

A holiday intended to help reconcile ethnic differences between the Tutsi and the Hutu, which has dominated the recent history of this African country.