January 15 - Holidays

Holidays and observances

• 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)