January 15 - Holidays and Observances

Holidays and Observances

  • Armed Forces Day (Nigeria)
  • Army Day (India)
  • Christian Feast Day:
    • Abeluzius (Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church)
    • Ita
    • Macarius of Egypt (Western Christianity)
    • Paul the Hermit
    • January 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Earliest day on which International Fetish Day can fall, while January 21 is the latest; celebrated on the third Friday in January.
  • Earliest day on which Martin Luther King, Jr. Day can fall, while January 21 is the latest; celebrated on the third Monday in January. (United States)
  • John Chilembwe Day (Malawi)
  • Korean Alphabet Day (North Korea)
  • One of the two Carmentalia, in honor of Carmenta. (Roman Empire)
  • The second day of the sidereal winter solstice festivals in India (see January 14):
    • Maatu Pongal, celebrated by performing Jallikattu (Tamil)
  • Tree Planting Day (Egypt)

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