Thursday
January 1
34 holidays and observances fall on this day.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is a global holiday observed on January 1 to mark the beginning of the new calendar year.
Rose Bowl Game
The Rose Bowl Game is a premier college football bowl game held annually in Pasadena, California, on January 1.
Solemnity of Mary
The Solemnity of Mary is a major liturgical feast held every January 1 to honor Mary’s role as the Mother of God.
National First-Foot Day
National First-Foot Day is a New Year tradition held on January 1 involving the first person to enter a home after midnight.
World Day of Peace
The World Day of Peace is a global observance held every January 1 to promote universal harmony and social justice.
Saint Basil's Day
Saint Basil's Day is observed on January 1 to honor the 4th-century bishop known for charity and the Vasilopita tradition.
Global Family Day
Global Family Day is a global observance of peace and unity held annually on January 1 to celebrate humanity as one family.
Public Domain Day
Public Domain Day is a global observance on January 1 when copyrighted works become free for public use.
Ring a Bell Day
Ring a Bell Day is an annual observance on January 1 that celebrates the history and cultural importance of bells.
Z Day
Z Day is a lighthearted holiday held on January 1 that celebrates people and things whose names begin with the letter Z.
Universal Hour of Peace
The Universal Hour of Peace is a global event held from late December 31 to early January 1 to promote harmony.
Commitment Day
Commitment Day is a holiday focused on making sustainable life changes and is observed every year on January 1.
Euro Day
Euro Day celebrates the adoption and history of the European Union's single currency and is observed on January 1.
Polar Bear Plunge Day
Polar Bear Plunge Day is a winter tradition of diving into cold water observed annually on January 1.
Apple Gifting Day
Apple Gifting Day is a New Year's tradition held on January 1 where people exchange apples to wish each other good health.
National Soup Month
National Soup Month is a culinary observance held every January to celebrate the health benefits and history of soup.
National Hangover Day
National Hangover Day is a recovery-focused holiday held every January 1 following New Year's Eve festivities.
Ellis Island Day
Ellis Island Day is an annual observance on January 1 that commemorates the opening of the historic immigration station.
Mummer's Parade
The Mummer's Parade is a historic Philadelphia folk celebration held every year on January 1 featuring costumed strutters.
National Bloody Mary Day
National Bloody Mary Day celebrates the famous savory tomato and vodka cocktail every year on January 1.
National Hot Tea Month
National Hot Tea Month is a celebration of tea's history and health benefits held every year throughout January.
Manuary
Manuary is a vital month for men to focus on head, neck, and throat health to ensure a healthy start to the year.
Copyright Law Day
Copyright Law Day is an annual observance on January 1 that honors intellectual property rights and the public domain.
New Year’s Dishonor List Day
New Year’s Dishonor List Day is a linguistic observance on January 1 where overused and misused words are officially banished.
Tournament of Roses Parade
The Tournament of Roses Parade is an annual floral parade held on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, California.
National Oatmeal Month
National Oatmeal Month is an annual health observance held every January to celebrate the nutritional benefits of oats.
National Clean Up Your Computer Month
National Clean Up Your Computer Month is a digital wellness event held every January to encourage file organization and device maintenance.
Get A Balanced Life Month
Get A Balanced Life Month is an annual wellness observance held every January to promote work-life harmony.
Haiti Independence Day
Haiti Independence Day is a national holiday held on January 1 to celebrate the country's liberation from France in 1804.
Sudan Independence Day
Sudan Independence Day is a national holiday held on January 1 to celebrate the country's 1956 liberation from British and Egyptian rule.
Independence Day in Cameroon
Independence Day in Cameroon is a national holiday held on January 1 to celebrate the country's 1960 liberation from France.
Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State
Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State is a national holiday held on January 1 to honor the 1993 founding of the Czech Republic.
Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic
The Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic is a national holiday held on January 1 to honor Slovak independence.
Flag Day in Lithuania
Flag Day in Lithuania is a patriotic observance held every January 1 to honor the national flag and the country's independence
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World Introvert Day
World Introvert Day is an annual celebration on January 2 that honors the quiet strength and reflective nature of introverts.
National Science Fiction Day
National Science Fiction Day is celebrated on January 2 to honor the genre and writer Isaac Asimov's birthday.
National Buffet Day
National Buffet Day is a culinary holiday celebrated annually on January 2 to honor all-you-can-eat dining.
Happy Mew Year for Cats Day
Happy Mew Year for Cats Day is observed every January 2 to celebrate feline companionship and promote cat welfare.
Motivation and Inspiration Day
Motivation and Inspiration Day is observed every January 2 to encourage goal setting and personal growth.
National Cream Puff Day
National Cream Puff Day is a food holiday held every January 2 to celebrate the classic French choux pastry dessert.
55 mph Speed Limit Day
55 mph Speed Limit Day is held on January 2 to mark the 1974 law aimed at fuel conservation and road safety.
Swiss Cheese Day
Swiss Cheese Day is a food holiday held every January 2 to honor the diverse cheese varieties of Switzerland.