Friday
January 18
8 holidays and observances fall on this day.
International Fetish Day
International Fetish Day promotes awareness and support for the BDSM community on the third Friday of January.
National Winnie the Pooh Day
National Winnie the Pooh Day is celebrated on January 18th, honoring the beloved storybook character.
National Gourmet Coffee Day
National Gourmet Coffee Day is celebrated annually on January 18. This special day is dedicated to the rich and luxurious experience of gourmet coffee.
National Peking Duck Day
National Peking Duck Day honors the famous imperial Chinese dish every year on January 18.
National Michigan Day
National Michigan Day is observed on January 18. This statehood holiday celebrates the 26th state to join the Union and honors its first governor, Stevens T. Mason, on his birthday.…
National Thesaurus Day
National Thesaurus Day honors the creator of the first modern thesaurus on January 18.
Maintenance Day
Maintenance Day is a day for the proactive upkeep of facilities and equipment on January 18.
Foundation Day of Lima in Peru
Foundation Day of Lima celebrates the city's establishment by Francisco Pizarro every January 18.
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Epiphany in Eastern Christianity
Epiphany in Eastern Christianity commemorates the baptism of Jesus and the Holy Trinity every January 19.
World Quark Day
World Quark Day is observed annually on January 19. This day is dedicated to celebrating quark, a type of dairy product that is popular in Europe.
National New Friends Day
National New Friends Day, observed every October 19th (January 19, July 19), celebrates the delight of forming new bonds and valuing friendships.
National Popcorn Day
National Popcorn Day is celebrated every year on January 19. This day is dedicated to one of the most popular and versatile snacks - popcorn.
Confederate Memorial Day in the United States
Confederate Memorial Day honors those who died for the Confederacy on various dates.
National Tin Can Day
National Tin Can Day honors the patenting of the tin can for food storage every January 19.
Gun Appreciation Day
Gun Appreciation Day honors the Second Amendment and the role of firearms on January 19.
Good Memory Day
Good Memory Day is a time to reflect on positive life experiences every January 19.