January 4, 2026, is the 4th day of the year, with 361 days remaining, falling on a Sunday in week 1. The date invites us to enjoy some spaghetti, test our trivia knowledge, and check in on health goals, alongside broader observances focused on music, accessibility, and learning.
Below is a list of all 9 national and international days celebrated on January 4, each explained briefly.
National & International Days on January 4
Free Flower Basket Day encourages people to brighten someone’s day by giving flowers as an unexpected gift. It is a winter adaptation of the May Day basket tradition from the late 19th century in the United States, when flowers were left anonymously to mark renewal. Today, the practice is commonly seen as a way to add light and color to the darkest weeks of winter.
National CanDo Day encourages people to focus on what they are capable of doing rather than on limitations. The day was founded in November 2020 by Adam Bremen, co-founder of the snack brand CanDo, who lives with cerebral palsy and has used a wheelchair his entire life. Drawing from his own experience of building confidence through lifestyle changes and mindset shifts, he created the observance to promote self-belief and the idea that small, achievable actions can lead to meaningful change.
National Missouri Day honors Missouri as the 24th state to join the United States. Known as the “Show-Me State,” Missouri played an important role in westward expansion, symbolized by the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, and is associated with figures such as Mark Twain, Walt Disney, George Washington Carver, and President Harry S. Truman, as well as music traditions like ragtime and Kansas City jazz.
National Spaghetti Day celebrates one of the most popular and widely recognized types of pasta. Its formal celebration in the United States is believed to have started around 1970, during the rise of food-themed national days.
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National Trivia Day celebrates curiosity and shared knowledge through facts and questions. It was founded around 1980 by Robert L. Birch to honor the birthday of Sir Isaac Newton.
Pop Music Chart Day commemorates the anniversary of the first ranked list of popular music published in the United States. On this date in 1936, Billboard released its first “Hit Parade,” with “Stop, Look and Listen” by Joe Venuti reaching the top spot. This early chart laid the groundwork for later rankings such as the Billboard Hot 100, shaping how pop music success is tracked and remembered.
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Weigh-In Day is a health-focused observance held at the start of the year, commonly marked either on January 4 or on the first Monday of January. It was created in 2006 by Special K to encourage a healthier conversation around weight by focusing on overall well-being rather than numbers alone. The timing reflects a natural post-holiday check-in and aligns with New Year health goals, with support from fitness brands and organizations such as the American Heart Association.
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World Braille Day raises awareness of braille as an essential reading and writing system for blind and partially sighted people. The day was officially designated by the United Nations in 2019 and marks the birthday of Louis Braille, the French educator born in 1809 who developed the six-dot tactile code as a teenager after losing his sight, adapting it from a military night-writing system.
World Hypnotism Day promotes a clearer understanding of hypnosis as a legitimate therapeutic practice. Established in 2004 by board-certified hypnotist Tom Nicoli and the World Hypnotism Day Committee, the date honors Dr. Jack Gibson, an Irish surgeon known for performing surgeries using hypnosis for pain control. Supported by organizations such as the National Guild of Hypnotists, the day focuses on correcting misconceptions and highlighting how hypnotherapy is used for goals like stress reduction and behavior change.
National Days in January
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