World Leprosy Day – Raising Awareness and Ending Stigma on January 25
On January 25, 2026, the world observes World Leprosy Day (also known as Hansen’s Disease Day), an annual international observance held on the last Sunday of January to raise awareness…
Tatiana Day (Tatyanin Den) – Russian Students’ Day on January 25
On January 25, 2026, Russia celebrates Tatiana Day (Татьянин день, Tatyanin Den), also widely known as Russian Students’ Day (День российского студенчества) or Students’ Day, a beloved national holiday blending…
Revolution Day (January 25 Revolution) – Egypt Remembers the 2011 Uprising on January 25
On January 25, 2026, Egypt commemorates Revolution Day (also known as the January 25 Revolution or Thawrat 25 Yanayir), marking the 15th anniversary of the start of the 2011 Egyptian…
National Police Day (عيد الشرطة) – Egypt Honors Police Sacrifice and Valor on January 25
On January 25, 2026 , Egypt observes National Police Day (عيد الشرطة or Eid al-Shurta), a national holiday commemorating the heroic stand and sacrifices of the Egyptian police force. This…
National Nutrition Day (Hari Gizi Nasional) – Indonesia Promotes Balanced Nutrition on January 25
On January 25, 2026, Indonesia observes National Nutrition Day (Hari Gizi Nasional or Hari Gizi dan Pangan Nasional), an annual commemoration dedicated to raising public awareness about the importance of…
Burns Night – Scotland Celebrates Robert Burns on January 25
On January 25, 2026 (Sunday), Scotland and Scottish communities worldwide observe Burns Night (or Burns Nicht in Scots), an annual celebration of the life, poetry, and legacy of Robert Burns…
Betico Day (Dia di Betico) – Aruba Honors National Hero Gilberto François Croes on January 25
On January 25, 2026, the island nation of Aruba celebrates Betico Day (Dia di Betico), a national public holiday commemorating the birthday of Gilberto François “Betico” Croes (1938–1986), widely regarded…
UAE talks on Ukraine over, no continuation expected today
The Abu Dhabi talks on Ukraine concluded on January 24, with no continuation scheduled for the same day. – Delegations began departing following the end of the discussions. – No…
Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers Urge Immediate Halt to Russian Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure
The Foreign Ministers of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden, the Nordic Baltic 8, deplore Russia’s continued attacks on Ukrainian cities, residential areas and critical infrastructure. Despite…
Syrian government, Kurds to extend truce
The Syrian government and Kurdish forces have agreed to extend a ceasefire set to expire Saturday, as part of a broader deal on the future of Kurd-majority areas. – On…