National King Day is observed on January 23 every year. The name King is a male American name and it means ‘ruler.’ The English word ‘king’ is from the Anglo-Saxon word ‘cyning,’ which is taken from the Common Germanic word ‘kuningaz.’
The term ‘king’ is of Germanic origin and historically associated with Germanic kingship, which was a sort of tribal kingship in the pre-Christian period.
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National King Day 2024: Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 23 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | January 23 | Thursday |
| 2026 | January 23 | Friday |
| 2027 | January 23 | Saturday |
| 2028 | January 23 | Sunday |
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National King Day 2024: FAQs
Who is the king in Spain?
Felipe VI has been the King of Spain since 2014.
Who was England’s first king?
Athelstan.