There are numerous religious and international holidays in January 2026, such as Orthodox Christmas, World Braille Day, and New Year’s Day. Plan your events and observances this month by learning about important federal, Muslim, Hindu, Jewish, and international holidays.
| Holidays | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day 2026 | Jan 1 – Thursday | Federal Holiday |
| World Braille Day 2026 | Jan 4 – Sunday | Global |
| Epiphany 2026 | Jan 6 – Tuesday | Christian |
| Isra and Mi’raj 2026 | Jan 6 – Tuesday | Muslim |
| International Programmers Day 2026 | Jan 7 – Wednesday | Global |
| Orthodox Christmas Day 2026 | Jan 7 – Wednesday | Orthodox |
| Makar Sankranti 2026 | Jan 14 – Wednesday | Hindu |
| Orthodox New Year 2026 | Jan 15 – Thursday | Orthodox |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 | Jan 19 – Monday | Federal Holiday (USA) |
| Tu B’Shevat 2026 | Jan 23 – Friday | Jewish |
| Laylat al-Bara’at 2026 | Jan 24 – Saturday | Muslim |
