Tomorrow is Monday, January 26, 2026.
January 26 features 11 observances: Australia Day 🇦🇺, Better Business Communication Day, Community Manager Appreciation Day, Dental Drill Appreciation Day, International Customs Day, International Day of Clean Energy, International Environmental Education Day, Lotus 1-2-3 Day, National Bubble Wrap Day, National Green Juice Day, National Peanut Brittle Day, National Spouses Day, Toad Hollow Day of Encouragement.
Scroll down to explore the meaning behind each one.
Australia Day 🇦🇺 marks the founding of Australia as a British colony in 1788, when the first governor of New South Wales arrived at Sydney Cove. Over time, it has become one of the country’s largest public holidays, recognizing Australia’s history, cultural development, and national achievements.
🇦🇺 Explore our curated list of Australian national days and learn about the traditions, history, and cultural moments that shape Australia throughout the year.
Better Business Communication Day* (Fourth Monday in January) focuses on the importance of clear and effective communication at work. The observance highlights strong communicators and encourages organizations to examine how they share information internally and with clients, emphasizing that clear messaging can prevent costly mistakes, support employee well-being, and build stronger professional relationships.
Community Manager Appreciation Day (CMAD)* (Fourth Monday in January) was created in 2010 by Jeremiah Owyang to recognize people who manage online communities and social media accounts. The day draws attention to the daily work of community managers, such as moderating conversations, answering questions, handling complaints, and helping brands communicate clearly with their audiences, while the hashtag #CMAD is used to acknowledge their role in keeping online spaces respectful, organized, and welcoming.
Dental Drill Appreciation Day commemorates the 1875 patent of the first electric dental drill by George F. Green. The observance highlights how the dental drill changed oral care by allowing dentists to remove decay more precisely and prepare teeth for fillings, which helped save teeth that would otherwise be pulled, while also recognizing later advances that improved speed, accuracy, and comfort during dental procedures.
International Customs Day was established in 1983 by the World Customs Organization to mark the 30th anniversary of its first meeting in Brussels in 1953. The observance highlights the role of customs administrations and their staff in facilitating global trade, enforcing laws at borders, collecting government revenue, and preventing illicit activities such as smuggling, while underscoring their broader contribution to economic stability, security, and public well-being.
International Day of Clean Energy promotes a fair and inclusive shift toward sustainable energy systems. It was established in 2023 by the United Nations General Assembly and marks the 2009 founding of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The observance draws attention to reducing reliance on fossil fuels, which account for about 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing the use of cleaner energy sources such as solar, wind, and green hydrogen to support climate action and improve energy access worldwide.
International Environmental Education Day emphasizes learning as a foundation for protecting the environment. It was established in 1975 following an international workshop held in Belgrade and the publication of the Belgrade Charter, which set goals for environmental education worldwide. The observance focuses on helping people understand environmental challenges and support long-term solutions related to issues such as climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.
Lotus 1-2-3 Day marks the release of Lotus 1-2-3 on January 26, 1983, a spreadsheet program that changed how offices handled data and calculations. It brought spreadsheets, charts, and basic database tools together in one program, making it easier for businesses to organize numbers, analyze information, and create reports, and it helped shape later spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel.
National Bubble Wrap Day, also called Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day* (Last Monday in January), was created in 2001 by Jim Webster, a broadcaster at Spirit 95 in Bloomington, after listeners reacted positively to the sound of bubble wrap popping during an on-air microphone setup. The observance celebrates bubble wrap as a packaging material first adopted by IBM in 1961 and as a stress-relief activity, while also acknowledging its 1957 invention by engineers Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes, who originally developed it as textured plastic wallpaper.
National Green Juice Day highlights green juice as a simple way to include more leafy greens in everyday meals. The observance was established in 2016 by Evolution Fresh, then a subsidiary of Starbucks, following research showing that many people give up health goals by late January. The day promotes small, realistic nutrition habits that are easier to maintain over time.
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National Peanut Brittle Day celebrates the classic candy made from caramelized sugar and roasted peanuts. The earliest known print reference appears in 1984. Peanut brittle is commonly associated with a late 19th-century kitchen accident, when baking soda was reportedly used instead of cream of tartar, creating the airy, crisp texture still used today.
National Spouses Day celebrates the bond and commitment between spouses, encouraging couples to express gratitude and appreciation for one another. This day, observed since the 1980s, highlights the importance of nurturing relationships.
👨👩👧👦 Explore the complete list of family and relationship-related national days and celebrate the special connections that matter most all year long! ❤️✨
Toad Hollow Day of Encouragement honors the community-building ideas of Ralph C. Morrison, who used the fictional town of Toad Hollow to promote kindness through action rather than words alone. The observance encourages people to support one another by sharing skills, knowledge, and resources, with volunteer groups often organizing hands-on activities such as quilting or blacksmithing. Rooted in Kalamazoo, the day remains valued on national calendars for its focus on practical help, storytelling as a teaching tool, and strengthening human connection during the isolating mid-winter period.
National Days to Explore
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