January 15 National Days

January 15, 2026, is the 15th day of the year, with 350 days remaining, falling on a Thursday in the third week of the year.

Today’s observances highlight strawberry ice cream, bagels, and hats, alongside a focus on health-conscious drink choices such as freshly squeezed juice and kombucha.

Below is a list of all 10 national and international days observed on January 15, each explained briefly.

National & International Days on January 15

Get to Know Your Customers Day* (Third Thursday of each quarter: January, April, July, October) is a quarterly business observance created in 2011 by marketing consultant Lynn B. Johnson to encourage companies to better understand the people they serve. The day encourages businesses to listen to customer feedback, understand their needs and preferences, and show appreciation in order to strengthen relationships, improve offerings, and support long-term growth.

National American Eskimo Dog Day celebrates the American Eskimo Dog, often called the Eskie, known for its white coat, intelligence, and lively personality. The day was established in 2020 by TheWoofBook.com to raise awareness of the breed’s history, including its popularity as a circus performer in the early 1900s, and to encourage owners to share photos and stories. The observance also notes the breed’s name change in 1917, when it shifted from German Spitz to American Eskimo Dog during World War I.

National Bagel Day recognizes the bagel’s history and popularity. The observance was established in 2003 by the Bagel Bakery Association to honor the bagel’s origins, its traditional boiling-and-baking process, and its evolution into a widely enjoyed food.

National Kombucha Day, also called National Booch Day, is a food and beverage observance created in 2019 by KeVita to highlight kombucha, a fermented tea known for its probiotics and natural carbonation. The day focuses on introducing people to kombucha’s flavor range and its role as an alternative to sugary soft drinks, and it is distinct from World Kombucha Day, which is observed on February 21.

National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day encourages drinking juices made from fresh fruits and vegetables to retain their natural vitamins and nutrients. Observed since at least 2014, its mid-January timing aligns with health-focused New Year goals during winter, when access to and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables can decline. In 2026, the observance also leads into National Fresh Squeezed Juice Week, running from January 19 to January 25.

National Hat Day celebrates the cultural and practical role of hats, from everyday protection to symbols of identity and style. Recognized since at least 1983, the observance was originally held on the third Friday of January before moving to a fixed date in the early 2000s.

National Pothole Day 🇬🇧 is a UK-based observance created in 2015 by the road maintenance website Street Repairs in collaboration with campaigner Mark Morrell, known as “Mr. Pothole.” Its purpose is to draw attention to the safety risks and financial costs caused by damaged road surfaces, especially for cyclists and motorcyclists. The day encourages the public to report potholes and calls on authorities to prioritize long-term resurfacing solutions rather than temporary repairs.

National Strawberry Ice Cream Day celebrates strawberry ice cream, one of the most popular ice cream flavors. While the modern observance has no known founder, the flavor is often linked to an 1813 inaugural banquet hosted by First Lady Dolley Madison for President James Madison.

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Wikipedia Day commemorates the 2001 launch of Wikipedia by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger as a collaborative project connected to Nupedia. The observance highlights the growth of the world’s largest free-knowledge platform and the global community of volunteer editors who maintain it. In 2026, it carries added significance as Wikipedia’s 25th anniversary and is commonly marked through community meetups and edit-a-thons.

Women’s Healthy Weight Day* (Third Thursday in January) promotes health-focused habits without emphasizing weight loss. It was founded in 1994 by Frances (Francie) M. Bergthrough the Healthy Weight Network to challenge harmful beauty standards and dieting culture. The observance encourages women to value their natural body shapes and prioritize long-term well-being through balanced nutrition, movement, rest, and self-acceptance rather than focusing on numbers on a scale.

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