For example, it’s International Creativity Month, so you can explore activities that celebrate everything from letter writing and puzzles to dragons and kazoos. January also is a prime time to learn about important people in history, including Benjamin Franklin and Martin Luther King Jr. Some observances focus on achieving a healthy lifestyle, and you might find relevant activities at community centers, schools, or health care organizations. On other days, you can celebrate with comfort foods, such as chocolate and bagels. Here are official and unofficial days to celebrate in January.
January Daily Holidays and Observances
Jan. 1: New Year’s Day, National Hangover DayJan. 2: National Science Fiction Day, National Thank God It’s Monday DayJan. 3: J.R.R. Tolkien Day, Festival of Sleep Day, International Mind-Body Wellness DayJan. 4: Trivia Day, National Spaghetti DayJan. 5: National Bird DayJan. 6: National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day, Cuddle Up Day, Bean DayJan. 7: Old Rock DayJan. 8: Bubble Bath DayJan. 9: Coming of Age Day, National Word Nerd DayJan. 10: Houseplant Appreciation Day, National Bittersweet Chocolate DayJan. 11: Learn Your Name in Morse Code DayJan. 12: Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution Day, National Hot Tea DayJan. 13: Make Your Dream Come True Day, National Rubber Ducky DayJan. 14: Dress Up Your Pet Day, Organize Your Home DayJan. 15: National Hat Day, National Bagel DayJan. 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, National Nothing DayJan. 17: Benjamin Franklin Day, Ditch New Year’s Resolutions DayJan. 18: Thesaurus Day, Winnie the Pooh Day, National Gourmet Coffee DayJan. 19: National Popcorn Day, National Good Memory DayJan. 20: National Cheese Lovers Day, Take A Walk Outdoors Day Jan. 21: National Hugging Day, Own Your Own Home DayJan. 22: National Blonde Brownie Day, Lunar New YearJan. 23: National Handwriting Day, National Pie DayJan. 24: Compliment Day, Belly Laugh DayJan. 25: Opposite DayJan. 26: Spouse’s DayJan. 27: National Chocolate Cake Day, Punch the Clock DayJan. 28: Visit Your Local Quilt Shop Day, Data Privacy DayJan. 29: National Puzzle Day, National Carnation DayJan. 30: National Bubble Wrap Appreciation DayJan. 31: Backward Day, Inspire Your Heart With Art Day
January Weekly Holidays and Observances
First week: New Year’s Resolutions WeekFirst week: Someday We’ll Laugh About This WeekSecond week: Letter Writing WeekThird week: Hunt for Happiness WeekThird week: Spring Festival Golden WeekFourth week: Children’s WeekFourth week: Courtesy WeekFourth week: Storytelling Week
January Monthly Holidays and Observances
Celebration of Life MonthCervical Health Awareness MonthGet a Balanced Life MonthNational Get Organized MonthInternational Creativity MonthNational Book Blitz MonthNational Bath Safety MonthNational Birth Defects Prevention MonthNational Blood Donor MonthNational Braille Literacy MonthNational Clean Up Your Computer MonthNational Hobby MonthNational Mentoring MonthNational Oatmeal MonthNational Soup MonthNational Stalking Awareness MonthReach Your Potential MonthThyroid Awareness MonthNational Train Your Dog MonthNational Glaucoma Awareness Month
