Here’s the full list of holidays and observances to celebrate this January
The holiday season is officially coming to a close and there are 31 days of January ahead.
Whether you're relieved that the hustle and bustle of December is done, or you're already counting down the days until next Christmas, you might be interested in learning about the various holidays, observances and awareness days this month, just in case you'd like to keep the celebrations coming.
Or, perhaps you need a bit of extra motivation to keep all of the New Year's resolutions that you made on Dec. 31, like sticking to a new fitness routine or changing your eating habits.
Whatever you've got going on in the coming weeks, we're here to keep you informed with this list of January holidays and observances for 2024.
While most people know that the life of activist and civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr., is commemorated with a federal holiday on Jan. 15, it's not the only observance in January. In fact, there's something going on every single day of the month, and with this list, you'll be able to participate in any or all of the upcoming activities.
Among them: A host of post-holiday happenings including National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day, Fruitcake Toss Day and Polar Bear Plunge Day (brrr!).
There's are plenty of others, too, like National Trivia Day, National One-Liner Day, and if you're worn out from Christmas and New Year's, there's even a Festival of Sleep Day.
Read on to find out all the happenings this month and add your favorites to the calendar because before you know it, February will be here and you don't want to miss a moment of the January fun.
Daily holidays and observances in January 2024
January 1
Apple Gifting Day
Global Family Day
National Bloody Mary Day
National Hangover Day
New Year’s Day
Polar Bear Plunge Day
January 2
Happy Mew Year for Cats Day
National Buffet Day
National Cream Puff Day
Motivation and Inspiration Day
National Pet Travel Safety Day
National Science Fiction Day
Swiss Cheese Day
World Introvert Day
January 3
Drinking Straw Day
Festival of Sleep Day
Fruitcake Toss Day
Humiliation Day
International Mind-Body Wellness Day
JRR Tolkien Day
National Chocolate-Covered Cherry Day
January 4
National Spaghetti Day
National Trivia Day
World Braille Day
January 5
National Bird Day
National Keto Day
National Screenwriters Day
National Whipped Cream Day
Twelfth Night
January 6
Apple Tree Day
National Bean Day
National Cuddle Up Day
National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day
Three Kings Day
January 7
National Bobblehead Day
National Tempura Day
January 8
Argyle Day
Coming of Age Day
National Bubble Bath Day
National Clean Your Desk Day
National English Toffee Day
National Gluten-Free Day
National Winter Skin Relief Day
War on Poverty Day
January 9
International Choreographers Day
National Apricot Day
National Faith Day
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
January 10
National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
National Cut Your Energy Costs Day
National Houseplant Appreciation Day
National Save The Eagles Day
National Shareholders Day
National Take the Stairs Day
January 11
Heritage Treasures Day
International Parity at Work Day
International Thank-You Day
National Hot Toddy Day
National Milk Day
January 12
National Hot Tea Day
National Kettlebell Day
National Pharmacist Day
Remembrance Day
Stick to Your New Year's Resolution Day
January 13
Calennig
Korean American Day
Make Your Dream Come True Day
National Rubber Ducky Day
National Sticker Day
National Vision Board Day
January 14
International Kite Day
National Dress Up Your Pet Day
National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
Organize Your Home Day
World Logic Day
January 15
Blue Monday
Civil Rights Day
Elementary School Teacher Day
Martin Luther King Day
National Bagel Day
National Hat Day
National Strawberry Ice Cream Day
January 16
Book Publishers Day
International Hot and Spicy Food Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
National Fig Newton Day
National Quinoa Day
National Religious Freedom Day
January 17
Customer Service Day
Ditch New Year's Resolution Day
Kid Inventors’ Day
Museum Selfie Day
National Hot Buttered Rum Day
January 18
National Gourmet Coffee Day
National Gourmet Coffee Day
National Thesaurus Day
National Winnie the Pooh Day
January 19
Good Memory Day
National Popcorn Day
January 20
Inauguration Day
International Day of Acceptance
National Cheese Lover’s Day
National Coffee Break Day
National Penguin Day
National Use Your Gift Card Day
Take A Walk Outdoors Day
January 21
Grandma Day
International Sweatpants Day
Mariachi Day
National Cheesy Socks Day
National Granola Bar Day
National Hugging Day
National Squirrel Appreciation Day
One-Liners Day
Thank Your Mentor Day
World Snow Day
January 22
Celebration of Life Day
Lunar New Year
Come in From the Cold Day
National Blonde Brownie Day
National Grandpa Day
National Hot Sauce Day
National Polka Dot Day
January 23
International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day
Measure Your Feet Day
National Handwriting Day
National Pie Day
January 24
Belly Laugh Day
Change a Pet's Life Day
International Day of Education
International Mobile Phone Recycling Day
"Just Do It" Day
National Compliment Day
National Peanut Butter Day
January 25
Fluoride Day
Library Shelfie Day
National Fish Taco Day
National Irish Coffee Day
Opposite Day
January 26
International Customs Day
International Environmental Education Day
National Big Wig Day
National Fun at Work Day
National Green Juice Day
National Peanut Brittle Day
National Spouse Day
January 27
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
National Chocolate Cake Day
National Seed Swap Day
Punch the Clock Day
January 28
Global Community Engagement Day
Local Quilt Shop Day
National Blueberry Pancake Day
National Daisy Day
National Kazoo Day
National Lego Day
National Pediatrician Day
January 29
Curmudgeons Day
Freethinkers Day
National Carnation Day
National Corn Chip Day
National Puzzle Day
January 30
National Croissant Day
National Draw A Dinosaur Day
National Escape Day
National Plan for Vacation Day
January 31
Backwards Day
Eat Brussel Sprouts Day
Inspire Your Heart with Art Day
International Zebra Day
National Hot Chocolate Day
Weekly Observances in January 2024
January 1 to 7: Celebration of Life Week, Diet Resolution Week, New Year’s Resolutions Week, National Silent Record Week
January 8 to 14: National Mocktail Week, National Pizza Week, Home Office and Security Week
January 15 to 21: National Healthy Weight Week
January 15 to 23: International Snowmobile Safety Week
January 30 to February 6: National Storytelling Week
Monthly Observances in January 2024
Be Kind To Food Servers Month
Bread Machine Baking Month
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Dry January
Family Fit Lifestyle Month
Financial Wellness Month
Get Organized Month
International Change Your Stars Month
International Creativity Month
Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month
National Adopt a Rescued Bird Month
National Blood Donor Month
National Braille Literacy Month
National Clean Up Your Computer Month
National Glaucoma Awareness Month
National Hobby Month
National Hot Tea Month
National Mentoring Month
National Oatmeal Month
National Polka Music Month
National Skating Month
National Slow Cooking Month
National Soup Month
National Staying Healthy Month
National "Thank You" Month
National Train Your Dog Month
Self-Love Month
Stalking Awareness Month
Teen Driving Awareness Month
Thyroid Awareness Month
Walk Your Dog Month
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