Camcorder Day
Camcorder Day is observed on January 20. This technology holiday celebrates the portable device that combined a video camera and a video recorder into a single unit, forever changing how…
Commemoration Day of Defenders of the Barricades in Latvia
Commemoration Day of Defenders of the Barricades in Latvia is observed on January 20. This memorial day honors the civilians who participated in a massive non-violent resistance movement in 1991…
National Coffee Break Day
National Coffee Break Day is observed on January 20. This holiday is dedicated to the cultural and professional tradition of stepping away from the desk to enjoy a cup of…
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is observed on the Saptami day of the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Paush. This significant Sikh festival commemorates the birth of the tenth…
National DJ Day
National DJ Day is celebrated on January 20. This holiday recognizes the artistic skill and cultural influence of disc jockeys who curate the soundtracks for radio, nightclubs, and private events….
Take A Walk Outdoors Day
Take A Walk Outdoors Day is observed on January 20. This day encourages people to step away from their indoor environments and reconnect with the natural world through the simple…
Rid the World of Fad Diets & Gimmicks Day
Rid the World of Fad Diets & Gimmicks Day is observed on the third Tuesday in January. This holiday encourages a shift away from “quick fix” weight loss trends and…
Tamborrada
Tamborrada is observed on January 20. This deafeningly joyous festival takes place in San Sebastián, Spain, to celebrate the city’s patron saint, Saint Sebastian. For 24 hours, the streets are…
Brew Monday
Brew Monday is observed on the third Monday in January. This initiative was created by the charity Samaritans to challenge the concept of “Blue Monday,” which is often incorrectly labeled…
Epiphany in Eastern Christianity
Epiphany in Eastern Christianity is celebrated on January 19 by many Orthodox churches following the Julian calendar. This feast, often called Theophany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the…