As in, no events, no holidays whatsoever in any place in the world. Or maybe the least eventful day of a year.

Maybe statistically, Feb 29 would be the one. But other than that, what else?

  • fubo@lemmy.world
    15·
    2 years ago

    If there were, it would be special for being the Least Special Day.

    (I suspect it’s in August.)

  • Orphie Baby@lemmy.world
    91·
    2 years ago

    I think the best way to figure this out would be to do research on world holidays and start putting together a calendar. I can see a really interesting and informative video about this.

    Hey VSauce! Michael here!

  • solrize@lemmy.world
    82·
    2 years ago

    January 1 is special for being new year’s day. And if any days after January 1 are not special, then the earliest of them would be the first non-special day of the year, which is special in it’s own right, giving a contradiction. Therefore, there are no non-special days. They are all special, so make the most of each one.

  • Laticauda@lemmy.world
    4·
    2 years ago

    Hmm, I have a calendar somewhere that includes holidays and events from around the world. There are actually quite a few days with no events or holidays, so it’s not unheard of. My guess is that a good candidate is likely somewhat distanced from seasonal constants like the equinox.

  • LordOfLocksley@lemmy.world
    3·
    2 years ago

    The first is 18th January with the next being 30th January, at least in 2024.

    https://www.officeholidays.com/calendars/2024/01

    You have to remember, some religious holidays follow calendars other than the normal one, e.g. Easter follows the lunar calendar, so changes each year, so what might be a special day this year, isn’t next year.

    Other days with no national holidays in 2024 are:

    7th March, 3rd April, 11th May, 8th June, 23rd August, 22nd October, 13th November, 27th November, 14th December, 28th December

  • Protoknuckles@lemmy.world
    2·
    2 years ago

    I know I’ve heard of the least special day in history before, though I don’t remember when it was. In the early 1900s I think.

  • Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca
    1·
    2 years ago

    I would argue that February 29th is the most special, since it only ever happens every 4 years. It’s the most unique day you can have.

  • Scott@sh.itjust.works
    11·
    2 years ago

    For me it’s honestly my birthday, February 14 aka Valentine’s day.

    I don’t really have anyone else to celebrate with other than close family, so it’s never really meant anything to me other than adding a number.