January 6 National Days

January 6, 2025, is the 6th day of the year, with 359 days remaining until the end of the year. Falling on a Monday in the 2nd week, this date features 9 national day observances, celebrating health, creativity, and traditions. Here’s a look at each of the celebrations.

Apple Tree Day / Put a Doctor Out of Business Day: Celebrating the importance of apple trees to our health, environment, and economy, this day highlights the many benefits of apples. With their reputation for keeping doctors away, apples remain a symbol of health and wellness.

National Bean Day: Honoring the versatile legume, this day celebrates beans in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Cultivated since 7000 BC, beans are rich in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, making them a vital part of diets worldwide.

National Cuddle Up Day: Observed during one of the chilliest months, this day encourages snuggling for warmth and its health benefits. Whether with a loved one, pet, or even a cozy blanket, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the comfort of closeness.

National Shortbread Day: This day pays tribute to the classic Scottish treat beloved around the world. Originally made with only three ingredients, shortbread is a timeless favorite for its buttery richness and crumbly texture.

National Take a Poet to Lunch Day: A day to show appreciation for poets and their creative contributions to literature and modern music. Take a poet out for a meal and celebrate the enduring art of poetry, which dates back thousands of years.

National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day: Recognized as the traditional end of the Christmas season, this day encourages taking down decorations and preparing for the new year. Rooted in the Twelve Days of Christmas, it’s also known as Three Kings Day or Epiphany.

National Technology Day: Established in 2016 by AXEL, this day honors technological achievements that shape our world. From the invention of the wheel to smartphones, it celebrates innovations that enhance our daily lives.

National Thank God It’s Monday Day* (First Monday in January): Celebrating the first Monday of the year, this day encourages embracing Mondays as a symbol of fresh starts. It’s a reminder to face the week ahead with energy and optimism.

World Day for War Orphans: Created in 2005 by the United Nations, this day raises awareness of the challenges faced by children orphaned by war. It calls for global efforts to provide care, education, and protection for these vulnerable children.