Wednesday
January 3
12 holidays and observances fall on this day.
International Mind-Body Wellness Day
International Mind-Body Wellness Day promotes the connection between mental and physical health every January 3.
Mahayana New Year
Mahayana New Year is a Buddhist festival celebrating renewal and reflection on the first full moon day of January.
St. Genevieve Feast Day
St. Genevieve Feast Day honors the patroness of Paris every January 3 for her leadership and protection.
JRR Tolkien Day
JRR Tolkien Day celebrates the author's birthday and literary legacy annually on January 3.
Festival of Sleep Day
Festival of Sleep Day is an unofficial holiday observed every January 3 to encourage rest after the busy holiday season.
Women Rock! Day
Women Rock! Day honors female contributions to the rock genre and is celebrated every January 3.
Memento Mori 'Remember You Die' Day
Memento Mori Day is a time to reflect on mortality and the value of life, observed annually on January 3.
National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day celebrates the classic fruit and chocolate confection every January 3.
Humiliation Day
Humiliation Day is a time to practice humility and empathy, observed annually on January 3.
Drinking Straw Day
Drinking Straw Day commemorates the 1888 patent for the paper drinking straw and is observed on January 3.
Earth at Perihelion
Earth at Perihelion occurs about two weeks after the December solstice when the planet is closest to the Sun.
National Write to Congress Day
National Write to Congress Day encourages citizens to contact their federal representatives every January 3.
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World Braille Day
World Braille Day honors the tactile reading system used by blind individuals and takes place every January 4.
Newtonmas (Newton’s Birthday)
Newton's Birthday celebrates the life of the famous physicist every January 4 based on the Gregorian calendar.
World Hypnotism Day
World Hypnotism Day promotes the benefits of hypnosis and dispels common myths every January 4.
National Trivia Day
National Trivia Day celebrates the collection of fun facts and curious information every January 4.
National Spaghetti Day
National Spaghetti Day celebrates the world’s favorite long pasta and takes place every January 4.
National CanDo Day
National CanDo Day celebrates resilience and the power of a positive mindset every January 4.
Pop Music Chart Day
Pop Music Chart Day celebrates the first ranked listing of pop songs and takes place every January 4.
Tom Thumb Day
Tom Thumb Day honors the legacy of entertainer Charles Sherwood Stratton every January 4.