Important Days in January, 2026 - List of Holidays

January marks the beginning of the calendar year and is packed with national holidays, international observance days, and important awareness events.

List of Important Days in January 2026:

• January 1 - New Year's Day: Celebrated worldwide to mark the beginning of the new calendar year.
• January 4 - World Braille Day: Observed to raise awareness about the importance of Braille as a means of communication for visually impaired people.

• January 6 - World Day of War Orphans: Highlights the challenges faced by children affected by war.
• January 9 - Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Celebrates the contribution of the Indian diaspora to the development of India.

• January 10 - World Hindi Day: Observed to promote the Hindi language globally.
• January 11 - National Human Trafficking Awareness Day: Focuses on spreading awareness about human trafficking.
• January 12 - National Youth Day: Observed on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, highlighting the role of youth in nation-building.

• January 14 - Makar Sankranti / Pongal / Magh Bihu: A major harvest festival celebrated across India under different names.

• January 15 - Indian Army Day: Commemorates the day when General K.M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army.

• January 16 - National Startup Day: Celebrates India's growing startup ecosystem.
• January 18 - World Braille Day for Literacy Awareness: Focuses on literacy access for visually impaired communities.

• January 23 - Parakram Diwas: Observed on the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

• January 24 - National Girl Child Day: Promotes awareness on girls' education, health, and rights.

• January 25 - National Voters' Day: Encourages electoral participation and democratic values.

• January 26 - Republic Day (National Holiday): Marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950.

List of Major Holidays in January 2026

• January 1 - New Year's Day (Regional holiday in some states)
• January 14 - Makar Sankranti / Pongal / Magh Bihu (State-specific)
• January 26 - Republic Day (National Holiday)

January 2026 includes several nationally and internationally significant days that are crucial from both an academic and examination perspective. Aspirants are advised to revise these dates along with their importance to stay exam-ready.