National Big Wig Day
National Big Wig Day is observed on the last Friday of January. In 2026, it falls on January 30. This lighthearted day encourages people to embrace their inner “big wig”…
National Preschool Health and Fitness Day
National Preschool Health and Fitness Day is observed on the last Friday of January. In 2026, it falls on January 30. This day targets children between the ages of three…
Seeing-Eye Guide Dog Anniversary
The Seeing-Eye Guide Dog Anniversary is celebrated on January 29. This date marks the founding of the first guide dog school in the United States and honors the vital role…
National Carnation Day
National Carnation Day is observed on January 29. This holiday serves as a memorial to William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, who was born on this date…
Kansas Day
Kansas Day is celebrated on January 29. This state holiday commemorates the anniversary of the state’s admission to the Union as the 34th state in 1861. History of Kansas Day…
International Internet-Free Day
International Internet-Free Day is observed on the last Sunday of January. This day encourages individuals to disconnect from the digital world and focus on face-to-face interactions and offline activities. In…
Freethinkers Day (Thomas Paine Day, Common Sense Day)
Freethinkers Day is celebrated on January 29. Also known as Thomas Paine Day, this occasion coincides with the birthday of the influential philosopher and writer whose work championed reason over…
Curmudgeons Day
Curmudgeons Day is observed on January 29. This lighthearted holiday honors the cantankerous, crusty, and outspoken individuals who provide a sharp-witted contrast to relentless positivity. History of Curmudgeons Day The…
Rattlesnake Roundup Day
Rattlesnake Roundup Day is observed annually on January 28. This day marks a period when various communities in the rural Southern and Midwestern United States gather for festivals centered around…
Pop Art Day
Pop Art Day is observed annually on January 28. This day celebrates the mid-20th-century art movement that challenged traditional fine art by using imagery from popular and mass culture. By…