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January 2nd, 2026

About January 2nd

January 2nd is a bank holiday in Scotland, known as the second day of Hogmanay celebrations

📚 Interesting Facts

January 2nd is a bank holiday in Scotland, known as the second day of Hogmanay celebrations

Many people are still recovering from New Year's celebrations on this day

It's considered the second day of the new year and often when people start implementing their resolutions

January 2nd is National Science Fiction Day, celebrating Isaac Asimov's birthday

In Switzerland, this day is known as Berchtold's Day, a public holiday in some cantons

🎊 Traditions & Celebrations

Continuing New Year celebrations in Scotland (Hogmanay)

Starting to act on New Year's resolutions made the day before

Recovering and relaxing after New Year's Eve festivities

Science fiction fans celebrate by reading or watching sci-fi content

Many businesses reopen after the New Year holiday

📜 Historical Events on This Day

1492

Muhammad XII, last Moorish ruler of Granada, surrendered to Spanish forces

1788

Georgia became the 4th state to ratify the US Constitution

1920

Isaac Asimov, legendary science fiction author, was born

1959

Luna 1, first spacecraft to reach the vicinity of the Moon, was launched by the Soviet Union

1974

Richard Nixon signed a bill lowering the maximum US speed limit to 55 mph

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