Saturday 6th January 2024 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Saturday January 6th 2024 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 January 6th 2024

Epiphany

Religious
International

A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men.

World Day of War Orphans

Observed to create awareness about the plight of the war orphans and to address the traumatic conditions faced by them.

Maroon Festival

Commemorates the 18th-century Treaty of Cudjoe between fugitive slaves and the British.

National Bean Day

Food
USA

Keep your finger on the pulses today and celebrate National Bean Day.

National Shortbread Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Shortbread Day

National Fruitcake Toss Day

Action
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Fruitcake Toss Day

Armenian Orthodox Christmas Day

International

The Armenian Church celebrates Christmas on January 6th. It also celebrates Epiphany on the same day

Epiphany

International

A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men. In some countries, it may be known as Three Kings Day.