January 7 2012 Holidays

Your guide to every national day and holiday on January 7 2012

National days: 11
Day of the year: 7
Days left in the year: 359
Days until: 4977

Once you wake up, start your day with a tasty breakfast of tempura-fried veggies for National Tempura Day. Then, get creative and make your own DIY bobblehead to celebrate National Bobblehead Day. Next, channel your inner Globetrotter and shoot some hoops or try some fancy basketball tricks in the park. Join the Alilo Parade virtually to appreciate Georgian traditions. As you stroll, keep an eye out for interesting rocks to mark Old Rock Day.

For a lighthearted moment, embrace the humor of National Pass Gas Day. Release any frustrations on I’m Not Going To Take It Anymore Day by venting in a journal or talking things out with a friend. Afterward, honor the strong women in your life on National Distaff Day. Take a moment to acknowledge any hidden struggles on Invisible Pain Day. End the day by learning about different cultures and traditions while marking Coptic and Orthodox Christmas Day. Cheers to a day filled with laughter, reflection, and appreciation for the little things in life.

National Tempura Day

Batter and deep-fry a wide range of foods, from prawns to vegetables, and pair with Japanese staples like donburi or soba for some delicious dining.

Canada
Japan
United Kingdom
and 1 more

Harlem Globetrotter’s Day

Those basketball entertainers with jaw-dropping skills, comedic antics, and dazzling tricks — they turn the court into a stage of sheer amusement.

Australia
Canada
France
and 2 more

Alilo Parade

The Alilo Parade in Georgia is a joyful and colorful event that fills the streets with music, costumes, and festive spirit. Participants of all ages, dressed in traditional attire, march through cities and villages, singing carols and carrying icons and flags. The air is filled with the sound of "Alilo,"...

Georgia

Old Rock Day

Discover the beauty and history of the earth with these timeless treasures that offer a glimpse into the past and a connection to the natural world.

Canada
International
United Kingdom
and 1 more

National Bobblehead Day

Those fun, oversized head-bobbing collectibles that make any shelf or desk instantly more entertaining with their quirky, caricatured charm.

Canada
United States

I’m Not Going To Take It Anymore Day

Standing tall, refusing to accept what's wrong, and pushing for what's right; it's about making things fair for everyone.

International

National Pass Gas Day

While it may not be the most polite topic, everyone does it — a natural bodily function that can happen to anyone!

Australia
Canada
United Kingdom
and 1 more

Invisible Pain Day

Nothing hurts more than losing someone who seemed fine the day before. Invisible Pain Day speaks for those who smiled while struggling. It honors people facing deep emotional pain that can’t be seen. Some fought quietly, hiding behind daily routines. Others felt trapped in thoughts they couldn’t share. This day...

National Distaff Day

National Distaff Day brings a unique focus to spinning, thread, and the tools once used to create fabric by hand. People often overlook the quiet beauty of this craft. Yet, the simple act of pulling fiber into yarn carries a certain rhythm. The name may sound unfamiliar, but the feeling is...

Orthodox Christmas Day

Orthodox Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ with customs varying across different cultures and countries.

Belarus
Canada
Egypt
and 13 more

Coptic Christmas

Coptic Christmas is a deeply cherished celebration in the Coptic Orthodox Church, marked with joy and reverence. It honors the birth of Jesus Christ and is a time of spiritual reflection and communal gathering. The day holds immense significance, as it offers believers a moment to reconnect with their faith...