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January 31 Holidays

15 holidays and national days observed around the world. Sorted by how many people have saved them.

Ranked by all-time saves, not today's activity

National Hot Chocolate Day BIGGEST ON JANUARY 31
Food Chocolate United States

National Hot Chocolate Day

Hot chocolate belongs to the coldest stretch of the year, and National Hot Chocolate Day is the excuse to make a proper one. Warm the milk, stir it slowly, and drink it in the warmest chair in the house.

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National Backward Day
Community origin
National Backward Day

Celebrate National Backward Day with a twist - wear your clothes backward, walk backwards, and have a blast!

Fun Silly United States
252
03
Eat Brussel Sprouts Day
Food observance
Eat Brussel Sprouts Day

Get your greens on! Celebrate Eat Brussel Sprouts Day with delicious recipes, fun activities, and tasty surprises.

Food Side Dishes United States
139
04
International Zebra Day
Observance
International Zebra Day

Get ready to celebrate the beautiful and unique creatures of the savannah on International Zebra Day - stripes never looked so stylish!

Animals Wildlife International
138
05
Gorilla Suit Day
Community origin
Gorilla Suit Day

Get ready to go wild on Gorilla Suit Day! Don't monkey around - grab your suit and join in on the fun with fellow gorilla enthusiasts.

Fun Silly United States
114
06
National Seth Day
Community Origin
National Seth Day

Seth has never been fashionable and has never gone away either, which is a fair thing to keep a day for. The verse that first hands out the name stops to explain it, as a son set in place of a murdered brother.

Names International
91
07
Inspire Your Heart with Art Day
Observance
Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

Unleash your creativity and celebrate Inspire Your Heart with Art Day - a day to appreciate all forms of art and its ability to touch our hearts and souls.

Hobbies Arts & Crafts United States
82
08
Scotch Tape Day
Observance
Scotch Tape Day

Get ready to stick it to the competition this Scotch Tape Day! From office use to DIY crafts, this versatile adhesive has you covered.

Lifestyle Household Gadgets United States
81
09
Hell is Freezing Over Day
Community origin
Hell is Freezing Over Day

It's not just a saying - Hell is Freezing Over Day is a real holiday! Bundle up and prepare for unexpected weather on this fun and quirky day.

Fun Silly United States
80
10
Brandy Alexander Day
Food observance
Brandy Alexander Day

Sip on a delicious Brandy Alexander cocktail and raise a glass to this classic drink on its special day! Cheers to National Brandy Alexander Day!

Food Alcohol United States
34
11
Grammy Awards Day
Observance
Grammy Awards Day

Get ready to sing and dance your heart out - it's Grammy Awards Day! Tune in for the biggest night in music as we honor the best of the best.

Pop Culture Music United States
24
12
Hug An Economist Day
Community origin
Hug An Economist Day

On Hug an Economist Day, give your favorite economist some extra love and appreciation for all their hard work crunching numbers and analyzing data!

Fun Silly United States
24
13
Appreciate Your Social Security Check Day
Observance
Appreciate Your Social Security Check Day

It's time to show your gratitude and celebrate Appreciate Your Social Security Check Day - a day dedicated to honoring the hard-earned benefits of our seniors!

Business Financial Literacy United States
23
14
National Seed Swap Day
Observance
National Seed Swap Day

Spread the love of gardening on National Seed Swap Day - swap your favorite seeds and grow your botanical dreams!

Hobbies Gardening United States
13
15
Nauru Independence Day
Observance
Nauru Independence Day

Celebrate Nauru Independence Day with pride and joy as we honor our country's history, culture, and achievements!

Culture Regional Nauru
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47 month-long observances and 3 week-long ones that include January 31.

International Creativity Month
All of January
International Creativity Month
Hobbies
National Train Your Dog Month
All of January
National Train Your Dog Month
Animals
National Staying Healthy Month
All of January
National Staying Healthy Month
Health
Get Organized Month
All of January
Get Organized Month
Lifestyle
International Quality of Life Month
All of January
International Quality of Life Month
Health
Financial Wellness Month
All of January
Financial Wellness Month
Business
National Blood Donor Month
All of January
National Blood Donor Month
Awareness
Family Fit Lifestyle Month
All of January
Family Fit Lifestyle Month
Health
​Thyroid Awareness Month
All of January
​Thyroid Awareness Month
Awareness
National Book Blitz Month
All of January
National Book Blitz Month
School
National Hot Tea Month
All of January
National Hot Tea Month
Food
National Mentoring Month
All of January
National Mentoring Month
Awareness
National Bath Safety Month
All of January
National Bath Safety Month
Awareness
Dry January
All of January
Dry January
Health
National Oatmeal Month
All of January
National Oatmeal Month
Food
Veganuary
All of January
Veganuary
Health
Cervical Health Awareness Month
All of January
Cervical Health Awareness Month
Awareness
Self-Love Month
All of January
Self-Love Month
Health
Walk Your Dog Month
All of January
Walk Your Dog Month
Animals
Be Kind To Food Servers Month
All of January
Be Kind To Food Servers Month
Careers
National Hobby Month
All of January
National Hobby Month
Hobbies
National Meat Month
All of January
National Meat Month
Food
National Thank You Month
All of January
National Thank You Month
Awareness
National Soup Month
All of January
National Soup Month
Food
National Slow Cooking Month
All of January
National Slow Cooking Month
Lifestyle
Celebration Of Life Month
All of January
Celebration Of Life Month
Awareness
National Birth Defects Prevention Month
All of January
National Birth Defects Prevention Month
Awareness
National Braille Literacy Month
All of January
National Braille Literacy Month
Awareness
Teen Driving Awareness Month
All of January
Teen Driving Awareness Month
Awareness
Manuary
All of January
Manuary
Style
National Glaucoma Awareness Month
All of January
National Glaucoma Awareness Month
Awareness
Ginuary
All of January
Ginuary
Food
Poverty Awareness Month
All of January
Poverty Awareness Month
Awareness
March of Dimes Birth Defects Prevention Month
All of January
March of Dimes Birth Defects Prevention Month
Awareness
National Codependency Awareness Month
All of January
National Codependency Awareness Month
Awareness
National Eye Care Month
All of January
National Eye Care Month
Health
National Menudo Month
All of January
National Menudo Month
Food
Data Privacy Week
January 24–30
Data Privacy Week
Tech
Get A Balanced Life Month
All of January
Get A Balanced Life Month
Health
International Brain Teaser Month
All of January
International Brain Teaser Month
Pop Culture
Little Things Mental Health Campaign
All of January
Little Things Mental Health Campaign
Awareness
National Be On-Purpose Month
All of January
National Be On-Purpose Month
Health
National Clean Up Your Computer Month
All of January
National Clean Up Your Computer Month
Tech
National Storytelling Week
January 30 – February 7
National Storytelling Week
Pop Culture
Kiss a Shark Week
January 24–30
Kiss a Shark Week
Fun
National CBD Month
All of January
National CBD Month
Health
National Pre-Pregnancy Awareness Month
All of January
National Pre-Pregnancy Awareness Month
Awareness
National Radon Action Month
All of January
National Radon Action Month
Awareness
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
All of January
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Awareness
Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month
All of January
Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month
Sports
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