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January 2026 CalendarDownload printable January 2026 calendar with holidays and important dates. |
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January 2026 Important Days & Holidays
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New Year 01 January, Thursday |
New Year 2026 marks the beginning of the calendar year in India, celebrated with joy, parties, resolutions, and fresh goals for a successful and prosperous life ahead. |
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Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 05 January, Monday |
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2026 celebrates the birth anniversary of the tenth Sikh Guru, honoring his teachings, bravery, and spiritual leadership across India. |
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National Birds Day 05 January, Monday |
National Bird Day 2026 raises awareness about bird conservation, protecting habitats, and preserving endangered species, highlighting the importance of birds in nature. |
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World Hindi Day 10 January, Saturday |
World Hindi Day 2026 promotes the Hindi language globally, celebrating its cultural importance, literature, and growing international recognition every year. |
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Kalashtami 10 January, Saturday |
Kalashtami 2026 is dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav, observed with fasting and prayers by devotees seeking protection, strength, and spiritual growth. |
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Lohri 13 January, Tuesday |
Lohri 2026 is a popular Punjabi festival celebrated with bonfires, dance, and traditional songs, marking the end of winter and harvest season joyfully. |
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Makar Sankranti 14 January, Wednesday |
Makar Sankranti 2026 marks the sun’s transition into Capricorn, celebrated with kite flying, holy dips, and festive foods across India. |
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Pongal 14 January, Wednesday |
Pongal 2026 is a major Tamil harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God, celebrated with traditional dishes, rituals, and gratitude for agricultural prosperity. |
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Magh Bihu 14 January, Wednesday |
Magh Bihu 2026, also called Bhogali Bihu, is celebrated in Assam with feasts, bonfires, and community gatherings marking harvest happiness. |
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Indian Army Day 15 January, Thursday |
Indian Army Day 2026 honors the bravery and dedication of Indian soldiers, commemorating the leadership transition to the first Indian Army chief. |
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National Startup Day 16 January, Friday |
National Startup Day 2026 celebrates innovation, entrepreneurship, and the growth of startups contributing to India's economy and digital transformation. |
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National Popcorn Day 19 January, Monday |
National Popcorn Day 2026 is a fun celebration of one of the most loved snacks, enjoyed worldwide during movies, gatherings, and entertainment events. |
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Sonam Losar 19 January, Monday |
Sonam Losar 2026 marks the Tibetan New Year celebrated in Sikkim with cultural rituals, prayers, dances, and traditional festivities. |
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Vasant Panchami 23 January, Friday |
Vasant Panchami 2026 is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, celebrating knowledge, music, and learning with prayers and cultural rituals. |
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Ganesha Jayanti 22 January, Thursday |
Ganesha Jayanti 2026 celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, worshipped for wisdom and prosperity with rituals and offerings by devotees. |
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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti 23 January, Friday |
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti 2026 honors the birth anniversary of the great freedom fighter and his contribution to India’s independence. |
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National Girl Child Day 24 January, Saturday |
National Girl Child Day 2026 promotes awareness about the rights, education, and empowerment of girls across India. |
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National Tourism Day 25 January, Sunday |
National Tourism Day 2026 highlights the importance of tourism in economic growth and encourages travel across India’s diverse destinations. |
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Republic Day 26 January, Monday |
Republic Day 2026 celebrates the adoption of the Indian Constitution with parades, patriotic events, and national pride across the country. |
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Lala Lajpat Rai Jayanti 28 January, Wednesday |
Lala Lajpat Rai Jayanti 2026 commemorates the freedom fighter’s contribution to India’s independence and social reforms. |
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Data Protection Day 28 January, Wednesday |
Data Protection Day 2026 raises awareness about online privacy, cybersecurity, and the importance of protecting personal data globally. |
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Indian Newspaper Day 29 January, Thursday |
Indian Newspaper Day 2026 celebrates the role of print media in spreading information and shaping public opinion in India. |
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Martyrs' Day / Shaheed Diwas 30 January, Friday |
Martyrs' Day 2026 honors the sacrifices of freedom fighters, especially Mahatma Gandhi, remembering their contribution to India’s independence. |
January 2026 Purnima, Ekadashi, Amavasya
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Paush Purnima 03 January, Saturday |
Paush Purnima 2026 is a sacred Hindu full moon day observed with holy river bathing, charity, and prayers. It marks spiritual cleansing and the beginning of the auspicious Magh month rituals. |
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Shattila Ekadashi 14 January, Wednesday |
Shattila Ekadashi 2026 is a sacred Hindu fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observed with sesame-based rituals, prayers, and charity to cleanse sins and bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth. |
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Maagha Amavasya 18 January, Sunday |
Mauni Amavasya 2026, observed during the sacred Magha month, is a significant Hindu day for silence, holy river bathing, and spiritual purification, bringing peace, blessings, and inner growth. |
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Jaya Ekadashi 29 January, Thursday |
Jaya Ekadashi 2026 is a sacred Hindu fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observed for spiritual purification, removal of past sins, and attaining peace, prosperity, and divine blessings. |
January 2026 World/International Observances
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International Flower Day 19 January, Monday |
International Flower Day 2026 celebrates the beauty of flowers and promotes environmental awareness and appreciation of nature worldwide. |
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day 27 January, Tuesday |
International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2026 honors victims of the Holocaust and promotes awareness about human rights and history. |
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International Zebra Day 31 January, Saturday |
International Zebra Day 2026 spreads awareness about zebra conservation and protecting wildlife habitats around the world. |
