Monday
January 21
23 holidays and observances fall on this day.
Blue Monday
Blue Monday is the third Monday in January and is often called the most depressing day of the year.
International Sweatpants Day
International Sweatpants Day is a celebration of comfort and athleisure wear held every January 21.
Mariachi Day
Mariachi Day is a celebration of traditional Mexican music and culture observed annually on January 21.
National Squirrel Appreciation Day
National Squirrel Appreciation Day is a wildlife awareness event held every January 21.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Civil Rights Day)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day %currentyear%, celebrated on the third Monday of January, honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
National Hug Your Puppy Day
Every year on January 21st, dog lovers unite to celebrate National Hug Your Puppy Day. This day is dedicated to showing love to our furry friends.
Robert E. Lee Day
Robert E. Lee Day commemorates the Confederate general's birthday on the third Monday of January.
National Granola Bar Day
National Granola Bar Day is a food holiday celebrating the history and convenience of granola bars every January 21.
National Hugging Day
National Hugging Day is an annual event held on January 21 to encourage affection and stress relief through hugs.
Brew Monday
Brew Monday encourages people to connect over a hot drink on the third Monday of January.
Elementary School Teacher Day
Elementary School Teacher Day honors the educators of young children on the third Monday of January.
Thank Your Mentor Day
Thank Your Mentor Day is an annual appreciation event held on the Thursday of the third full week in January.
One-Liners Day
One-Liners Day is an annual celebration of short jokes and witty puns held every January 21.
National Hyaluronic Acid Day
National Hyaluronic Acid Day is an annual skincare and health awareness event held every January 21.
Own Your Own Home Day
Own Your Own Home Day is an annual celebration of property ownership held every January 21.
Playdate Day
Playdate Day is an annual health and social awareness day observed every January 21.
National Conscious Uncoupling Day
National Cheesy Socks Day is an annual celebration of humorous and vibrant footwear held every January 21.
National New England Clam Chowder Day
National New England Clam Chowder Day is a food holiday celebrating creamy seafood soup every January 21.
National Bakers-Crafters-Makers Day
National Bakers-Crafters-Makers Day is an annual celebration of handmade creators held every January 21.
National Cheesy Socks Day
National Cheesy Socks Day is an annual celebration of humorous and vibrant footwear held every January 21.
Grandma's Day
Grandma's Day is a traditional Polish holiday dedicated to honoring grandmothers every January 21.
Flag Day in Quebec
Flag Day in Quebec is an annual observance on January 21 commemorating the 1948 adoption of the provincial flag.
Lincoln Alexander Day in Canada
Lincoln Alexander Day is an annual Canadian observance held on January 21 to honor the legacy of a civil rights pioneer.
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Dance of the Seven Veils Day
Dance of the Seven Veils Day honors the artistic legacy of Salome's famous performance every January 22.
Celebration of Life Day
Celebration of Life Day, observed annually on January 22, is a day dedicated to appreciating and celebrating the preciousness of life.
National Hot Sauce Day
National Hot Sauce Day is a fiery celebration that heats up every January 22nd. This day is dedicated to all the spicy sauce lovers.
National Sanctity of Human Life Day
National Sanctity of Human Life Day recognizes the value of all human life every January 22.
National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day
National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day encourages owners to interpret feline behavior every January 22.
National Polka Dot Day
National Polka Dot Day celebrates the iconic fashion pattern and Minnie Mouse every January 22.
Come in From the Cold Day
Come in From the Cold Day encourages warmth, safety, and social inclusion every January 22.
Speak Up and Succeed Day
Speak Up and Succeed Day promotes public speaking and is observed on the fourth Tuesday in January.
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