January 7 National Days

January 7, 2026, is the 7th day of the year, with 358 days remaining until the end of the year, falling on a Wednesday in week 2.

The day highlights a return to everyday routines after the holidays, alongside observances focused on guidance and support through mentoring and a food celebration centered on Japanese tempura.

National & International Days on January 7

Distilled Day, also known as Distaff Day or Saint Distaff’s Day, is a traditional observance marking the end of the Christmas holidays and the return to everyday routines. In medieval England and Scotland, it signaled when women were expected to resume spinning thread, with the distaff symbolizing this domestic labor. Today, the day is also celebrated by fiber artists, weavers, and spinners to honor the ancient craft of textile production.

I Am A Mentor Day is part of National Mentoring Month and recognizes the role mentors play in guiding, supporting, and inspiring others. Established in 2002 by MENTOR in collaboration with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the day focuses on honoring active mentors rather than recruiting new ones. It highlights how mentors support education, career development, and personal growth, while encouraging them to share their experiences and inspire wider participation in mentoring.

I’m Not Going To Take It Anymore Day encourages people to draw clear boundaries and take action on what no longer serves them. Created by Adrienne Koopersmith, the observance focuses on identifying sources of stress or drain—such as unhealthy habits, clutter, or unfair situations—and making a conscious decision to stop tolerating them. Instead of just venting, the purpose of the day is to prompt active change, using early January as a moment to remove obstacles that block personal progress.

National Bobblehead Day was established in 2014 by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum to recognize these spring-headed collectibles and their place in sports and popular culture. The day encourages fans to share their collections, learn about the origins of bobbleheads, and appreciate their role as both memorabilia and art.

National Pass Gas Day is a lighthearted observance that uses humor to acknowledge a normal bodily function. With no documented founder, it gained popularity as a follow-up to National Bean Day on January 6. The purpose of the day is to reduce embarrassment around passing gas, recognize its role in healthy digestion, and reinforce that these natural body processes are nothing to be ashamed of.

National Tempura Day celebrates a centuries-old frying technique that turns seafood and vegetables into something special.

Old Rock Day is an informal observance that celebrates ancient rocks, fossils, and Earth’s geological history, not music. It highlights how rocks help scientists understand the planet’s formation, past climates, and early life, while also recognizing the work of geologists. The day encourages curiosity about the natural materials that shape landscapes, buildings, and everyday objects.

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