Friday
January 8, 2100
13 holidays and observances fall on this day.
Quitters Day
Quitters Day falls on the second Friday of January and marks the point when many people stop their New Year's resolutions.
Earth's Rotation Day
Earth's Rotation Day commemorates the 1851 discovery of the planet's axial spin and is held annually on January 8.
World Typing Day
World Typing Day promotes efficiency and accuracy in written communication every year on January 8.
Snuggle a Chicken Day
Snuggle a Chicken Day is observed annually on January 8. This lighthearted day encourages bird owners and animal lovers to show extra affection to their feathered companions, highlighting the unique…
National JoyGerm Day
National JoyGerm Day is a celebration of positivity and kindness held every year on January 8.
National Bubble Bath Day
National Bubble Bath Day encourages relaxation through a warm, soapy soak and is celebrated every year on January 8.
National Man Watcher's Day
National Man Watcher's Day is a lighthearted occasion for observing and appreciating men, held annually on January 8.
National Winter Skin Relief Day
National Winter Skin Relief Day promotes skincare awareness during cold months on January 8.
Show And Tell At Work Day
Show and Tell at Work Day is an annual event held on January 8 that encourages workplace bonding through sharing personal items.
National English Toffee Day
National English Toffee Day celebrates the rich and buttery caramelized candy every year on January 8.
War on Poverty Day
War on Poverty Day commemorates the 1964 launch of U.S. anti-poverty legislation on January 8.
Argyle Day
Argyle Day celebrates the classic Scottish diamond pattern every year on January 8.
Yinekokratia in Greece (Gynaikokratia)
Ginekokratia is a Greek women's festival involving gender role reversals observed on January 8.
Already under way
Weeks and months that began earlier and are still running today.
National Soup Month
National Soup Month is a culinary observance held every January to celebrate the health benefits and history of soup.
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.
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.
Coming up next
International Choreographers Day
International Choreographers Day is a global celebration on January 9 that honors the artists who create dance routines.
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is a day of support for police officers held every year on January 9.
Balloon Ascension Day
Balloon Ascension Day is celebrated annually on January 9 to honor the first manned balloon flight in the United States.
National Word Nerd Day
National Word Nerd Day is an annual celebration on January 9 for people who love vocabulary and linguistics.
National Apricot Day
National Apricot Day is an annual celebration on January 9 that honors the history and health benefits of apricots.
National Soup Month
National Soup Month is a culinary observance held every January to celebrate the health benefits and history of soup.
National Static Electricity Day
National Static Electricity Day is an annual event on January 9 that explores the science of electrical charges.
National Hot Tea Month
National Hot Tea Month is a celebration of tea's history and health benefits held every year throughout January.