January 5, 2026, is the 5th day of the year, with 360 days remaining until the end of the year. Falling on a Monday in week 2, the day focuses on protecting birds and preventing extinction, recognizing the work of screenwriters, raising awareness of the ketogenic diet, and celebrating whipped cream and Mondays.
Below is a list of all 5 national and international days celebrated on January 5, each explained briefly.
National & International Days on January 5
National Bird Day raises awareness about the protection and survival of birds, both in the wild and in captivity. Established in 2002 by Born Free USA in collaboration with the Avian Welfare Coalition, the observance draws attention to the pressures facing bird populations worldwide, including habitat loss, illegal trade, and captivity, with nearly 12 percent of the world’s roughly 10,000 bird species currently at risk of extinction.
National Keto Day was founded in 2019 by The Vitamin Shoppe to raise awareness of the ketogenic lifestyle. While the observance is modern, the diet itself dates back to 1921, when Russell Wilder developed it at the Mayo Clinic as a medical treatment for epilepsy.
National Screenwriters Day was established in 2016 by ScreenwritingU.com. The day recognizes screenwriters as the starting point of film and television storytelling. It highlights the role writers play in shaping stories, characters, and dialogue long before production begins, while also encouraging both aspiring and professional writers to engage with each other and participate in challenges.
National Thank God It’s Monday Day* (First Monday in January) was created by Dorothy Zjawin of Roselle Park, New Jersey. The day aims to shift how people view Mondays by reframing them as a fresh start rather than a burden. Timed to coincide with the return to work after the holidays, it encourages a positive mindset, goal setting, and renewed focus at the beginning of the year.
National Whipped Cream Day marks the birthday of Aaron Bunny Lapin (born January 5, 1914), who invented Reddi-wip in 1948 by putting real whipped cream into an aerosol can. First observed in 1984, the day acknowledges how this invention made whipped cream easier to enjoy in desserts and drinks.
National Days in January
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