Family Time 01-2026

In January we set our minds to new beginnings, celebrate the New Year, observe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, and become more aware of doing what we can to make our lives, reunions, and the world better. January’s observances help us get back to living better, more organized, and happier lives. January motivates us to mend ourselves physically, financially, mentally and spiritually, and to inspire and encourage others, including Celebration of Life Month, Family Fit Lifestyle Month, Financial Wellness Month, Get Organized Month, Love Yourself/Self-Love Month, Hunt for Happiness Week, Motivation and Inspiration Day, National Cuddle Up Day, Kid Inventors Day, Hugging Day, Belly Laugh Day, National Spouses Day, and Plan for Vacation Day.

If you’re looking for something fun, different and creative to do with the family this month, check out our select list of January observances for your family to research, explore and enjoy!

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This month’s photos represent: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr., National Sunday Supper Month, Clean Up Your Computer Month, National Skating Month, National Pizza Week, National Spaghetti Day, Museum Selfie Day.

daily observances & celebrations

1 New Year’s Day

1 Polar Bear Swim Day

2 Motivation and Inspiration Day

2 National Buffet Day

3 Chocolate Covered Cherry Day

3 Festival of Sleep Day

4 National Spaghetti Day

4 National Trivia Day

5 National Bird Day

6 National Bean Day

6 National Cuddle Up Day

6 National Technology Day

7 Harlem Globetrotter’s Day

7 National Bobblehead Day

7 National Tempura Day

8 Argyle Day

8 War on Poverty Day

9 Apricot Day

10 Cut Your Energy Costs Day

10 National Vision Board Day

10 Save the Eagles Day

11 Cigarettes are Hazardous to Your Health Day

11 National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

11 National Milk Day
12 National Curried Chicken Day

13 Make Your Dream Come True Day

15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday

15 National Hat Day

daily observances & celebrations

17 Hot Heads Chili Day

17 Kid Inventors Day

17 National Use Your Gift Card Day

18 Thesaurus Day

19 Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday observed

19 Popcorn Day

20 Cheese Lover’s Day

20 National Disc Jockey Day

21 Hugging Day

21 Museum Selfie Day

21 National Granola Bar Day

22 Hot Sauce Day

23   Handwriting Day
23   Pie Day
24   Belly Laugh Day
24   National Compliment Day

24 Visit Your Local Quilt Shop Day

26 National Peanut Brittle Day

26 National Spouses Day

27 Chocolate Cake Day

27 Plan for Vacation Day

28 Data Privacy Day

28 National Blueberry Pancake Day

29 National Corn Chip Day

29 National Puzzle Day

30 Croissant Day

31 Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

31 National Hot Chocolate Day

FAMILY TIME

JANUARY 2026

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