January 13 National Days

January 13, 2026, is the 13th day of the year, with 352 days remaining, falling on a Tuesday in the third week of the year.

The day highlights creativity, communication, and cultural heritage. Observances focus on printing ink and stickers as tools of visual expression and messaging, recognize Korean American history and contributions, and add a playful note through the rubber duckie as an example of iconic and recognizable design.

Below is a list of all 10 national and international days observed on January 10, each explained briefly.

National & International Days on January 13

Korean American Day marks the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States in 1903. First proclaimed in 2003 by George W. Bush, the observance later gained formal national recognition through unanimous resolutions passed by the United States Congress. Its purpose is to acknowledge the contributions of Korean Americans to U.S. society and to recognize immigration as a foundational part of the nation’s history.

Make Your Dreams Come True Day emphasizes moving from intention to action by encouraging people to define a meaningful goal and take a concrete first step toward it. The observance highlights perseverance and realistic planning, focusing on overcoming hesitation and beginning progress through deliberate, achievable effort.

National Peach Melba Day recognizes the dessert made of poached peaches, vanilla ice cream, and raspberry sauce. It was created in the early 1890s by the legendary French chef Auguste Escoffier at the Savoy Hotel in London to honor the world-renowned Australian soprano Dame Nellie Melba after her performance in Wagner’s opera Lohengrin.

National Shop for Travel Day* (Second Tuesday in January) promotes early vacation planning and booking at the start of the year. Founded in 2018 by the Travel Technology Association, the observance highlights how digital tools such as online booking platforms and travel search engines have changed the way trips are planned. Its purpose is to encourage travelers to take advantage of early opportunities to secure trips before peak travel periods.

National Sticker Day recognizes the role of stickers as tools for expression, creativity, and communication. Founded in 2015 by StickerGiant and first celebrated in 2016, the observance honors the birthday of R. Stanton Avery, who pioneered the first commercially successful self-adhesive label in 1935. Its purpose is to highlight stickers as an important medium used in art, marketing, and personal expression.

National Rubber Ducky Day is a tribute to the iconic bath toy. The date comes from the children’s television show Sesame Street, which named January 13 as the birthday of Ernie’s Rubber Duckie in its 1973 calendar. While early rubber toys existed much earlier, the floating duck we know today was developed in the 1940s by sculptor Peter Ganine and later popularized through Ernie’s 1970 song Rubber Duckie.

Poetry at Work Day* (Second Tuesday in January) was created in 2013 by the editorial team of Tweetspeak Poetry, drawing on the idea that creativity exists even in routine workplace language. The observance encourages people to notice and engage with poetry in their daily work, using it as a way to support creative thinking, emotional awareness, and mental clarity during demanding work periods.

Printing Ink Day* (Closest Tuesday to January 16) recognizes the importance of ink in communication and the work of those who produce and use it. First observed in 1977 and commonly linked to the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers, the observance aligns with International Printing Week, which honors the January 17 birthday of Benjamin Franklin. Its purpose is to highlight the science and evolution of ink, from early oil-based formulas developed by Johannes Gutenberg to modern, more sustainable alternatives, while emphasizing the continued role of print in a digital world.

Public Radio Broadcasting Day marks the anniversary of the first public radio broadcast in 1910, when inventor Lee de Forest transmitted a live performance from the Metropolitan Opera House featuring tenor Enrico Caruso. The observance highlights radio’s shift from a technology used mainly for military signaling and coded messages to one that delivered music, news, and education directly to the public.

Stephen Foster Memorial Day honors Stephen Collins Foster, widely regarded as the father of American music. Established in 1951 by President Harry S. Truman following a congressional resolution, the observance marks the anniversary of Foster’s death in 1864. The day’s purpose is to recognize Foster’s significant impact as the composer of more than 200 popular songs, including “Oh! Susanna,” “Camptown Races,” and “Beautiful Dreamer,” which helped shape the early foundations of American popular music.

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