World Events Calendar

Language Advantage Events brings you a countdown of the most popular language and cultural events from around the world!

Keep up-to-date with what’s going on each month for the most important, and sometimes the most weird, celebrations, events and festivals. Click on the event name for more information.

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January 2020

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* New Year's Day!New Year's Day!

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* EpiphanyEpiphany

A Christian Feast Day also known in other countries for its folklore customs.
* Befana, ItalyBefana, Italy

Folklore Day in Italy
* El Día de los Reyes, SpainEl Día de los Reyes, Spain

Time: 12:00 am

'El Día de los Reyes' (The Day of the Kings)

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* Burns' Night, ScotlandBurns' Night, Scotland

Burns' Night is annually celebrated in Scotland on or around January 25. It commemorates the life of the bard (poet) Robert Burns (born 25th January 1759).

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* Australia Day, AustraliaAustralia Day, Australia

National holiday in Australia.

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* Chinese New YearChinese New Year

Chinese New Year is an important traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the first day of the year of the Chinese calendar. In China, it is also known as the Spring Festival.