Hedgehog Day 2023

Hedgehog Day

When is Hedgehog Day 2023

Hedgehog Day 2023

Thursday, February 02, 2023


When is Hedgehog Day 2024

Hedgehog Day 2024

Friday, February 02, 2024

Why we celebrate Hedgehog Day?

Hedgehog Day is a pretty fun holiday. From the name, you can already tell which animal will be honoured on the day. Hedgehog traditions exist in many countries around the world. Some nations even consider it their sacred animal.

The holiday came to us from ancient Rome. On this day the Romans used to wake up the hedgehogs and watched their behavior in an attempt to predict the weather. People have been celebrating this day for years. Since the fall of the Roman Empire, however, in some countries hedgehogs have been replaced by marmots (hence Groundhog Day, by the way). Today, Hedgehog Day is celebrated more as a tribute to a tradition that is over 2000 years old. There is also nothing wrong with people once again remembering how useful hedgehogs are when they exist in the wild.

What Do People Do?

The holiday is celebrated in different ways in different countries. It is safe to say that people are always having fun, dancing and setting off fireworks during the celebrations. There may also be festivals, competitions and flash mobs. Schools usually hold events where students talk about the animal or make crafts. It is not advisable to be in a bad mood on this day, as there is a certain belief that you will remain the same for the rest of the year.

How to Celebrate Hedgehog Day?

The holiday is celebrated annually on 2 February. It exists in the US, the UK, Russia and many other countries. The holiday is not an official holiday, so many people stay in their workplaces. If your pet is a hedgehog, feed him well or buy him a new toy. You can also watch an informative film about the animal. If there is a city festival, take part in it or organise one yourself.

Hedgehog Day Observances

List of dates for other years

Weekday Date Year Name
Sunday 02 February 2020 Hedgehog Day
Tuesday 02 February 2021 Hedgehog Day
Wednesday 02 February 2022 Hedgehog Day
Thursday 02 February 2023 Hedgehog Day
Friday 02 February 2024 Hedgehog Day
Sunday 02 February 2025 Hedgehog Day
Monday 02 February 2026 Hedgehog Day
Tuesday 02 February 2027 Hedgehog Day
Wednesday 02 February 2028 Hedgehog Day
Friday 02 February 2029 Hedgehog Day
Saturday 02 February 2030 Hedgehog Day
Sunday 02 February 2031 Hedgehog Day
Monday 02 February 2032 Hedgehog Day
Wednesday 02 February 2033 Hedgehog Day

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List of Common Holidays in 2023

Date Holiday Type
January 2023    
Jan 1 - Tues New Year's Day 2023 National holiday
Jan 6 - Sun Epiphany 2023 Christian
Jan 7 - Mon Orthodox Christmas Day 2023 Orthodox Christian
Jan 14 - Mon Orthodox New Year 2023 Orthodox Christian
Jan 15 - Tues Makar Sankranti 2023 Hindu
Jan 21 - Mon Tu B'Shevat 2023 Jewish
Jan 21 - Mon Martin Luther King Day 2023 National holiday
February 2023    
Feb 1 - Fri National Freedom Day 2023 Observance
Feb 1 - Fri National Wear Red Day 2023 Observance
Feb 2 - Sat Groundhog Day 2023 Observance
Feb 5 - Tues Chinese New Year 2023 Observance
Feb 12 - Tues Lincoln's Birthday 2023 Observance
Feb 14 - Thurs Valentine's Day 2023 Observance
Feb 18 - Mon Presidents' Day - Washington's Birthday 2023 National holiday
March 2023    
Mar 1 - Fri Read Across America Day 2023 Observance
Mar 1 - Fri Employee Appreciation Day 2023 Observance
Mar 5 - Tues Maha Shivaratri 2023 Hindu
Mar 5 - Tues Mardi Gras 2023 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Lent 2019 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Ash Wednesday 2023 Christian
Mar 10 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - begins 2023 Daylight Saving
Mar 17 - Sun St. Patrick's Day 2023 Observance
Mar 20 - Wed Spring/Fall - March equinox 2023 Season
Mar 21 - Thur Purim 2023 Jewish
Mar 21 - Thurs Holi 2023 Hindu
April 2023    
Apr 1 - Mon April Fools' Day 2023 Observance
Apr 3 - Wed Isra and Mi'raj 2023 Muslim
Apr 13 - Sat Thomas Jefferson Birthday 2023 Observance
Apr 14 - Sun Rama Navami 2023 Hindu
Apr 14 -Sun Palm Sunday 2023 Christian
Apr 15 - Mon Tax Day 2023 Observance
Apr 16 - Tues National Library Workers Day 2023 Observance
Apr 18 - Thurs Maundy Thursday 2023 Christian
Apr 19 - Fri Good Friday 2023 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Holy Saturday 2023 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Passover - Starts 2023 Jewish
Apr 21 - Sun Laylat al Bara'at 2023 Muslim
Apr 21 - Sun Easter 2023 Christian
Apr 21 - Sun Earth Day 2023 Observance
Apr 22 - Mon Easter Monday 2023 Christian
Apr 24 - Wed Administrative Professionals Day 2023 Observance
Apr 25 - Thurs Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day 2023 Observance
Apr 26 - Fri Orthodox Good Friday 2023 Orthodox Christian
Apr 26 - Fri Arbor Day 2023 Observance
Apr 27 - Sat Passover - Final Day 2023 Jewish
Apr 28 - Sun Orthodox Easter 2023 Orthodox Christian
May 2023    
May 1 - Wed May Day 2023 Observance
May 2 - Thur Yom Hashoah 2023 Jewish
May 2 - Thurs National Day of Prayer 2023 Observance
May 5 - Sun Cinco de Mayo 2023 Observance
May 6 - Mon National Nurses Day 2023 Observance
May 6 - Mon Ramadan starts 2023 Muslim
May 12 - Sun Mothers' Day 2023 Observance
May 15 - Wed Peace Officers Memorial Day 2023 Observance
May 18 - Sat Armed Forces Day 2023 Observance
May 22 - Wed National Maritime Day 2023 Observance
May 23 - Thurs Lag BaOmer 2023 Jewish
May 27 - Mon Memorial Day 2023 National holiday
May 30 - Thurs Ascension Day 2023 Christian
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2023 Muslim
June 2023    
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2023 Muslim
Jun 5 - Wed Eid al-Fitr 2023 Muslim
Jun 6 - Thurs D-Day 2023 Observance
Jun 9 - Sun Shavuot 2023 Jewish
Jun 9 - Sun Pentecost 2023 Christian
Jun 10 - Mon Whit Monday 2023 Christian
Jun 14 - Fri Flag Day 2023 Observance
Jun 16 - Sun Fathers' Day 2023 Observance
Jun 20 - Thurs Corpus Christi 2023 Christian
Jun 21 - Fri Summer/Winter Solstice 2023 Season
July 2023    
Jul 4 - Thurs Rath Yatra 2023 Hindu
Jul 4 - Thurs 4th of July - Independence Day 2023 National holiday
Jul 28 - Sun Parents Day 2023 Observance
August 2023    
Aug 4 - Sun Friendship Day 2023 Observance
Aug 11 - Sun Day of Arafat 2023 Muslim
Aug 11 - Sun Tisha B'Av 2023 Jewish
Aug 11 - Sun Eid al-Adha 2023 Muslim
Aug 14 - Wed Raksha Bandhan 2023 Hindu
Aug 15 - Thurs Assumption of Mary 2023 Christian
Aug 19 - Mon National Aviation Day 2023 Observance
Aug 21 - Wed Senior Citizens Day 2023 Observance
Aug 23 - Fri Krishna Janmashtami 2023 Hindu
Aug 26 - Mon Women's Equality Day 2023 Observance
Aug 31 - Sat Muharram 2023 Muslim
September 2023    
Sept 2 - Mon Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 Hindu
Sep 2 - Mon Labor Day 2023 National holiday
Sep 8 - Sun National Grandparents Day 2023 Observance
Sep 10 - Tues Ashura 2023 Muslim
Sep 11 - Wed Patriot Day 2023 Observance
Sep 17 - Tues Constitution Citizenship Day 2023 Observance
Sep 23 - Mon Fall/ Spring - September equinox 2023 Season
Sept 29 - Sun Navratri 2023 Hindu
Sept 30 - Mon Rosh Hashana 2023 Jewish
October 2023    
Oct 7 - Mon Child Health Day 2023 Observance
Oct 7 - Mon Dussehra 2023 Hindu
Oct 9 - Wed Leif Erikson 2023 Observance
Oct 9 - Wed Yom Kippur 2023 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Sukkot 2023 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Columbus Day 2023 National holiday
Oct 16 - Wed Boss's Day 2023 Observance
Oct 21 - Mon Shemini Atzeret 2023 Jewish
Oct 22 - Tues Simchat Torah 2023 Jewish
Oct 27 - Sun Diwali 2023 Hindu
Oct 31 - Thurs Halloween 2023 Observance
November 2023    
Nov 1 - Fri All Saints' Day 2023 Christian
Nov 2 - Fri All Souls Day 2023 Christian
Nov 3 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - ends 2023 Daylight Saving
Nov 10 - Sun The Prophet's Birthday 2023 Muslim
Nov 11 - Mon Veterans Day 2023 National holiday
Nov 28 - Thurs Thanksgiving Day 2023 National holiday
Nov 29 - Fri Black Friday 2023 Observance
December 2023    
Dec 2 - Mon Cyber Monday 2023 Observance
Dec 1 - Sun Advent 2023 Christian
Dec 6 - Fri St Nicholas Day 2023 Christian
Dec 7 - Sat Pearl Harbor Remebrance Day 2023 Observance
Dec 17 - Tues Wright Brothers Day 2023 Observance
Dec 22 - Sun Winter/Summer Solstice 2023 Season
Dec 23 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Starts 2023 Jewish
Dec 24 - Tues Christmas Eve 2023 Christian
Dec 25 - Wed Christmas Day 2023 National holiday
Dec 26 - Thurs Kwanzaa -thru Jan 1 2023 Observance
Dec 30 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Final Day 2023 Jewish
Dec 31 - Tues New Years Eve 2023 Observance

 


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