January includes 84 national, international, and awareness months that span a wide range of topics, from food and drink to health awareness, pets, professional recognition, and social issues. Many of these observances are tied to education, reflection, and everyday life, making January one of the busiest months of the year.
To make this long list easier to explore, the months below are organized into thematic groups. This structure is designed to help you find observances that match your interests or content needs, whether you are planning ahead, researching a specific topic, or simply browsing for inspiration.
See also the calendar for all national days taking place in January.
Education, Creativity & Hobbies
- International Brainteaser Month
- International Creativity Month
- International Wayfinding Month
- Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month
- National Book Blitz Month
- National Braille Literacy Month
- National Hobby Month
- National Mail Order Gardening Month
- National Polka Month
- National Skating Month
- Rising Star Month
Food, Drink & Cooking
- Apple and Apricot Month
- Artichoke and Asparagus Month
- Bread Machine Baking Month
- California Dried Plum Digestive Month
- California Restaurant Month
- Dry January
- Fresh Florida Tomato Month
- Ginuary
- Hot Tea Month
- National CBD Month
- National Hot Tea Month
- National Meat Month
- National Menudo Month
- National Oatmeal Month
- National Slow Cooking Month
- National Soup Month
- National Wheat Bread Month
- Prune Breakfast Month
- Tubers and Dried Fruit Month
- Veganuary
Lifestyle, Personal Growth & Reflection
- Celebration of Life Month
- Financial Wellness Month
- Get a Balanced Life Month
- Get Organized Month
- International Change Your Stars Month
- International Quality of Life Month
- International Wealth Mentality Month
- National Be On-Purpose Month
- National Clean Up Your Computer Month
- National Conscience Month
- National Staying Healthy Month
- National Thank You Month
- Self-Love Month
Health, Wellness & Medical Awareness
- Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
- Children Impacted by Parent’s Cancer Month
- Clap 4 Health Month
- Codependency Awareness Month
- Family Fit Lifestyle Month
- Little Things Mental Health Campaign
- March of Dimes Birth Defects Prevention Month
- National Bath Safety Month
- National Birth Defects Awareness Month
- National Blood Donor Month
- National Eye Care Month
- National Fiber Focus Month
- National Glaucoma Awareness Month
- National Personal Trainer Awareness Month
- National Pre-Pregnancy Awareness Month
- National Staying Healthy Month
- Receding Gums Awareness Month
- Shape Up US Month
- START Child Health Campaign
- Thyroid Awareness Month
- World Health Esteem Month
Human Rights, Safety & Social Justice
- National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
- National Poverty in America Awareness Month
- National Radon Action Month
- Poverty Awareness Month
- Stalking Awareness Month
- Teen Driving Awareness Month
Family, Relationships & Home Life
- Children Impacted by Parent’s Cancer Month
- International Child-Centered Divorce Month
- National Sunday Supper Month
Pets & Animal Awareness
- Adopt a Rescued Bird Month
- National Train Your Dog Month
- Unchain a Dog Month
- Walk Your Dog Month
Professional, Workplace & Industry Recognition
- Be Kind to Food Servers Month
- National Clean Up Your IRS Act Month
- National Mentoring Month
- National Personal Trainer Awareness Month
- National Store Brands Month
- Retail Bakers Month
