Wednesday
January 9, 2019
10 holidays and observances fall on this day.
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 Take the Stairs Day
National Take the Stairs Day promotes cardiovascular health and occurs annually on the second Wednesday of January.
National Apricot Day
National Apricot Day is an annual celebration on January 9 that honors the history and health benefits of apricots.
National Static Electricity Day
National Static Electricity Day is an annual event on January 9 that explores the science of electrical charges.
National WONK Day
National WONK Day is an annual holiday on January 9 that honors policy experts and technical specialists.
Play God Day
Play God Day is an annual holiday on January 9 that encourages people to perform selfless acts of kindness for others.
National Cassoulet Day
National Cassoulet Day is an annual celebration on January 9 that honors the classic French slow-cooked bean and meat stew.
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League of Nations Day
League of Nations Day marks the anniversary of the first global peace organization every January 10.
National Houseplant Appreciation Day
National Houseplant Appreciation Day highlights the benefits of indoor gardening and is observed every January 10.
National Cut Your Energy Costs Day
National Cut Your Energy Costs Day promotes utility savings and efficiency every January 10.
National Save The Eagles Day
National Save The Eagles Day is an environmental observance dedicated to protecting eagle species every January 10.
Peculiar People Day
Peculiar People Day is a celebration of non-conformity and unique traits observed every January 10.
National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
National Bittersweet Chocolate Day is a food holiday celebrating high-cacao chocolate every January 10.
Healthy Weight day (Healthy Look Day)
Healthy Weight Day (Healthy Look Day) focuses on wellness and body positivity on the second Thursday in January.
National Shareholders Day
National Shareholders Day recognizes the contributions of stockholders to the economy every January 10.