January National Days, Holidays, + Oberservances 2024
Discover more ways to celebrate with our list of January holidays and January national days!
As a new year unfolds, we will find many January national days, holidays, and observances that help you start the year with a sense of purpose, celebration, and connection to the rich tapestry of traditions and cultures that make this month a truly special time.
January marks a time for fresh starts, resolutions, and goal-setting. As the entire wrold comes together to celebrate New Year’s Day with fireworks and festivities, we are filled with a sense of unity and shared optimism for the year ahead.
From National Hugging Day to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, to many others, January provides a sense of hope and renewal.
January National Days + January Holidays and Observances
January 1
New Year’s Day
National Bloody Mary Day
National Hangover Day
World Day of Peace
January 2
National Science Fiction Day
World Introvert Day
National Buffet Day
January 3
J.R.R Tolkien Day
National Write to Congress Day
January 4
National Missouri Day
National Spaghetti Day
National Trivia Day
January 5
National Screenwriters Day
National Bird Day
National Whipped Cream Day
January 6
National Bean Day
National Cuddle Up Day
Armenian Christmas
Epiphany
Apple Tree Day
January 7
National Bobblehead Day
I’m Not Going to Take it Anymore Day
National Tempura Day
January 8
National Bubble Bath Day
Earth’s Rotation Day
January 9
National Apricot Day
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
January 10
Peculiar People Day
National Houseplant Appreciation Day
National Cut Your Energy Cost Day
January 11
National Arkansas Day
National Milk Day
International Thank-You Day
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
National Step in the Puddle and Splash your Friends Day
January 12
National Curried Chicken Day
National Hot Tea Day
National Pharmacist Day
National Youth Day
Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution Day
National Kettlebell Day
National Marzipan Day
January 13
Calennig
Lohri
Korean American Day
Poetry Break Day
National Sticker Day
Make Your Dreams Come True Day
January 14
Cesarean Section Day
International Kite Day
Organize Your Home Day
Orthodox New Year
Ratification Day
National Dress Up Your Pet Day
National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
January 15
Civil Rights Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day
National Hat Day
National Strawberry Ice Cream Day
Wikipedia Day
January 16
Appreciate a Dragon Day
Book Publishers Day
National Boston Day
National Fig Newton Day
National Good Teen Day
National Quinoa Day
National Religious Freedom Day
Prohibition Remembrance Day
January 17
National Hot Buttered Rum Day
Benjamin Franklin Day
Customer Service Day
January 18
National Gourmet Coffee Day
National Michigan Day
National Winnie the Pooh Day
January 19
National Popcorn Day
Brew a Potion Day
January 20
Inauguration Day
National Cheese Lover’s Day
International Day of Acceptance
National Coffee Break Day
National DJ Day
Take A Walk Outdoors Day
January 21
National Granola Bar Day
International Sweatpants Day
Mariachi Day
National Bakers Crafters Makers Day
National Conscious Uncoupling Day
National Granola Bar Day
National Hug Your Puppy Day
National Hugging Day
Thank Your Mentor Day
New England Clam Chowder Day
One-Liners Day
January 22
National Blonde Brownie Day
National Hot Sauce Day
National Polka Dot Day
Southern Food Day
Dance of the Seven Veils Day
January 23
National Pie Day
National Handwriting Day
January 24
Change a Pet’s Life Day
National “Just Do It” Day
January 25
National Fish Taco Day
National Florida Day
National Irish Coffee Day
Opposite Day
January 26
Australia Day
Indian Republic Day
National Spouses Day
January 27
Holocaust Memorial Day
National Chocolate Cake Day
Visit Your Local Quilt Shop Day
January 28
National Blueberry Pancake Day
National Lego Day
National Pediatrician Day
January 29
Kansas Day
National Puzzle Day
January 30
National Croissant Day
January 31
Inspire Your Heart with Art Day
National Backwards Day
