Thursday 3rd February 2022 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Thursday February 3rd 2022 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 3rd 2022

Golden Retriever Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Golden Retriever Day.

Setsubun

Folk
Japan

Find out the dates, history and traditions of the Setsubun Festival.

National Carrot Cake Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Carrot Cake Day

National the day the Music Died Day

Music
USA

On this day in 1959, a plane crash killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper".

Feed the Birds Day

Animals
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Feed the Birds Day.

National Optimist Day

Action
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Optimist Day.

National Women Physician Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Women Physician Day.

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.

Federal Territory Day

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya only. Anniversary of the formation of the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory in 1974

First day of Parliament

Maldives

The first parliament sitting of the year, will be a government holiday in the Maldives

Tsagaan Sar

Mongolia

Mongol New Year is celebrated over the first three days of the lunar year

Heroes' Day

Mozambique

Commemorates those who lost their lives in the Portuguese Colonial War

São Tomé and Príncipe Martyr's Day

São Tomé and Príncipe

Commemorates the Batepá massacre that took place on February 3rd 1953 in São Tomé when hundreds of native creoles were massacred by the colonial administration and Portuguese landowners.

Tet Nguyen Dan

Vietnam

Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam

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Day Guide for Thursday February 3rd 2022