[New] JANUARY EVENT CALENDAR 2023

1 Jan Sunday

New Year's Day

According to the Gregorian calendar, used in Canada and many other countries, January 1 is the first day of a new year. This date is commonly known as New Year's Day and is a statutory holiday in all Canadian provinces and territories.

2

Jan Monday

Day After New Year’s Day

The day after New Year’s Day, which is on January 2 in the Gregorian calendar, is an annual public holiday for many banks and government offices in Quebec, Canada.

6 JAN

Friday

Epiphany

Epiphany is celebrated in Canada on January 6 each year. It remembers the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus and his baptism, according to events in the Christian Bible. Mummers or naluyuks may visit homes in Newfoundland and Labrador at this time of the year.

7

Jan Saturday

Orthodox Christmas Day

Many Orthodox Christians in Canada celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7 in the Gregorian calendar. This date works to be December 25 in the Julian calendar, which pre-dates the Gregorian calendar. It is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, who is believed to be the son of God.

14 JAN

Saturday

Orthodox New Year

Many Orthodox Christian Canadians celebrate the New Year on January 1 in the Julian calendar, which pre-dates the more widely used Gregorian calendar. This date falls on or near January 14 in the Gregorian calendar.