January 10 National Days

January 10, 2026, is the 10th day of the year, with 355 days remaining, falling on a Saturday in the second week of the year.

The day centers on care, intention, and awareness during the heart of winter. Observances encourage tending to houseplants affected by low light and dry indoor air, reflecting on conservation successes through eagle protection efforts, clarifying personal goals with vision boards, and enjoying bittersweet chocolate.

National Days on January 10, 2026 — January 10 National Days

Below is a list of all 8 national and international days observed on January 10, each explained briefly.

National & International Days on January 10

National Bittersweet Chocolate Day honors dark chocolate with a higher cacao content and less sugar, valued for its deep, balanced flavor. Long recognized by the National Confectioners Association, the observance highlights this variety’s role in confectionery and baking.

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National Bittersweet Chocolate Day

National Cut Your Energy Costs Day encourages households and businesses to lower energy use and utility bills through low-cost actions such as weather-stripping, programmable thermostats, and improved insulation. While now observed internationally, including in the U.S. and the UK, the day originated in Canada to help homeowners manage high winter heating costs and was founded by the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance.

National Houseplant Appreciation Day was established in 2012 by The Gardener’s Network to encourage renewed attention to indoor plants after the holiday season. The observance draws attention to winter plant care, when reduced daylight and dry indoor air can place extra strain on houseplants.

National Houseplant Appreciation Day

National Oysters Rockefeller Day honors the classic American seafood dish of oysters green topping of herbs, butter, and breadcrumbs. The observance was founded in 2017 by Antoine’s Restaurant in New Orleans, the legendary establishment where the dish was invented by Jules Alciatore in 1889. The day highlights the history of New Orleans’ French Quarter and pays tribute to the dish’s name, which refers to its luxurious richness, compared at the time to the wealth of John D. Rockefeller.

National Shareholders Day recognizes the people and organizations that invest in companies and help them grow. First observed in 1998 by The Investor Relations Company and expanded in 2019 by Krupa Global Investments, the observance encourages clearer communication between companies and their shareholders. It also reminds investors to stay informed about their investments and take part in decisions that affect the businesses they own.

National Vision Board Day* (Second Saturday in January) was established in 2015 by Kellan Lutz and Ryan Daly. The day encourages people to create vision boards—collages of images and words that represent personal goals. Its purpose is to help turn abstract resolutions into clear, visual reminders that keep intentions and priorities in focus throughout the year.

Peculiar People Day celebrates individuality and the value of non-conformity. The observance encourages people to embrace their own quirks and recognize how distinctive perspectives contribute to creativity and diversity in society.

Save The Eagles Day was established in 2015 by the community of Ridgefield Park in partnership with the Bergen County Audubon Society. The observance began as a grassroots effort to protect a threatened bald eagle nest and grew into a broader awareness day. Its purpose is to highlight ongoing risks faced by more than 60 eagle species worldwide, including habitat loss, pesticides, and poaching, while also recognizing conservation successes such as the bald eagle’s recovery and removal from the endangered species list in 2007.