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New Year’s Day – January 1
Global celebration marking the beginning of the new year. Celebrated worldwide with fireworks, parties, and traditions like making resolutions.
World Braille Day – January 4
UN observance celebrating Louis Braille’s birthday and raising awareness about the importance of braille for visually impaired individuals.
Epiphany – January 6
Christian feast day celebrating the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ. Known as Three Kings’ Day in many countries.
Orthodox Christmas – January 7
Christmas celebration by Eastern Orthodox churches following the Julian calendar, marked by special liturgies and family gatherings.
Orthodox New Year – January 14
Also known as Old New Year, celebrated in countries using the Julian calendar, particularly in Eastern Europe and Russia.
Thai Pongal – January 17
Tamil harvest festival celebrating the Sun God and the harvest season, marked by cooking traditional Pongal rice dish.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – January 20
U.S. federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader’s birthday and legacy of nonviolent activism for racial equality.
International Day of Education – January 24
UNESCO observance highlighting education’s role in peace and development, promoting inclusive and equitable quality education.
Australia Day – January 26
Australia’s national day marking the arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson in 1788, celebrated with ceremonies and community events.
Republic Day India – January 26
National holiday in India commemorating the adoption of the Constitution, featuring grand military parade in New Delhi.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day – January 27
UN observance commemorating the victims of the Holocaust, promoting education about this historical tragedy.
Chinese New Year – January 29
Major festival celebrated across Asia marking the lunar new year. 2025 welcomes the Year of the Snake with traditional customs, red envelopes, and family reunions.