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January 2026 Days

National, international and awareness days in January 2026, in date order.

1Thursday, January 1, 2026

New Year’s Day January 1 Celebration The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, celebrated around the world with fireworks, family gatherings and resolutions for a fresh start.

4Sunday, January 4, 2026

World Braille Day January 4 International A UN day raising awareness of braille as a means of communication for blind and partially sighted people.

24Saturday, January 24, 2026

International Day of Education January 24 International A United Nations day that celebrates the role of education in peace and development and calls for quality learning for everyone.

26Monday, January 26, 2026

Australia Day January 26 National Australia's official national day, marking the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788. Republic Day (India) January 26 National India's national holiday marking the day the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950.

27Tuesday, January 27, 2026

International Holocaust Remembrance Day January 27 International A UN day commemorating the victims of the Holocaust, marking the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau on January 27, 1945.