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January 31 Holidays

January 31 Daily Holidays in 2025

National Hot Chocolate Day
Food & Beverage

National Hot Chocolate Day

Celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day with a warm mug of the sweetest hot chocolate - it's the perfect beverage for a cold winter day!
National Backward Day
Fun

National Backward Day

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

International Zebra Day

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

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.
Eat Brussel Sprouts Day
Food & Beverage

Eat Brussel Sprouts Day

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

National Seth Day

It's time to honor all the wonderful Seths in our lives on National Seth Day - let's make it a day they'll never forget!
Scotch Tape Day
Special Interest

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.
Hell is Freezing Over Day
Fun

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.
Inspire Your Heart with Art Day
Arts & Entertainment

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.
Grammy Awards Day
Arts & Entertainment

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.
Appreciate Your Social Security Check Day
Federal

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!
Brandy Alexander Day
Food & Beverage

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!
Hug An Economist Day
Appreciation

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!
Nauru Independence Day
Federal

Nauru Independence Day

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

2025 Monthly Holidays that include January 31

National Staying Healthy Month
Health

National Staying Healthy Month

Be your best self this month - join us in celebrating National Staying Healthy Month with tips, advice and activities to help you stay healthy!
International Creativity Month
Special Interest

International Creativity Month

Get ready to unleash your inner creative genius because it's International Creativity Month! Let your imagination run wild and create something amazing.
Financial Wellness Month
Special Interest

Financial Wellness Month

This Financial Wellness Month, take control of your finances with budgeting tips and strategies to help you reach your financial goals!
International Quality of Life Month
Special Interest

International Quality of Life Month

Celebrate International Quality of Life Month and make a commitment to improving your life - it's never too late to take control!
Get Organized Month
Special Interest

Get Organized Month

Ready to conquer clutter and chaos? Get Organized Month is the perfect time to declutter, streamline, and simplify your life!
National Train Your Dog Month
Animal

National Train Your Dog Month

Make your furry friend the best behaved pup on the block this National Train Your Dog Month with our top training tips and tricks!
Family Fit Lifestyle Month
Health

Family Fit Lifestyle Month

Get the whole family moving and grooving this Family Fit Lifestyle Month! From fun outdoor activities to healthy recipes, make fitness a family affair.
National Blood Donor Month
Health

National Blood Donor Month

Give the gift of life this National Blood Donor Month - sign up to donate and help save lives today!
National Mentoring Month
Cause

National Mentoring Month

Make a difference this National Mentoring Month - join our community and help support young people on their journey to success!
Dry January
Food & Beverage

Dry January

Start the New Year with a healthier lifestyle - join Dry January and make this your healthiest year yet!
National Bath Safety Month
Health

National Bath Safety Month

Make sure your family stays safe during National Bath Safety Month - check for hazards, install safety products, and know the signs of drowning.
National Book Blitz Month
Special Interest

National Book Blitz Month

Get ready to dive into a world of literary adventures - it's National Book Blitz Month! Time to stock up on great reads and cozy up with a good book.
​Thyroid Awareness Month
Health

​Thyroid Awareness Month

Join us in raising awareness for Thyroid Awareness Month - learn the signs and symptoms, and how to protect your thyroid health!
Cervical Health Awareness Month
Health

Cervical Health Awareness Month

Celebrate Cervical Health Awareness Month by learning about cervical cancer, HPV, and other diseases to keep yourself informed and healthy!
Veganuary
Food & Beverage

Veganuary

Ready to take on the challenge of Veganuary? Join a growing movement and discover delicious plant-based alternatives for a healthier lifestyle!
National Meat Month
Food & Beverage

National Meat Month

Indulge in all your favorite meats this National Meat Month - from juicy steaks to savory barbecue, it's time to savor every bite!
National Hot Tea Month
Food & Beverage

National Hot Tea Month

Warm up your January with a cup of comfort on National Hot Tea Month - cozy, delicious, and perfect for any winter day!
National Oatmeal Month
Food & Beverage

National Oatmeal Month

Start your mornings off right with National Oatmeal Month - a delicious and healthy way to kickstart the new year!

2025 Famous Birthdays on January 31

<div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/preity-zinta" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/11ca44eb-af29-4b38-38a0-1fcca35f9400/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Preity Zinta" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/preity-zinta" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Preity Zinta</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/brooke-monk" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/beff5a9a-f64e-48d4-1203-7a3a96554200/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Brooke Monk" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TikTok Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/brooke-monk" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Brooke Monk</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/josh-richards" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/e7105ddf-a641-4956-1c6a-d993fa1a7500/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Josh Richards" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TikTok Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/josh-richards" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Josh Richards</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/justin-timberlake" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/03f9bc80-a386-418c-4e55-8ec50fd57b00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Justin Timberlake" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Pop Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/justin-timberlake" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Justin Timberlake</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/tyler-hubbard" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/d3558d9c-a990-4a64-4430-25d6c6d7d500/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Tyler Hubbard" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Country Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/tyler-hubbard" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Tyler Hubbard</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/kerry-washington" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/6e73ace4-1d42-4893-895f-da5d34b18b00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Kerry Washington" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/kerry-washington" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Kerry Washington</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/nikita-dragun" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/42e363db-1b87-47cf-88f2-5b0b4d82b000/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Nikita Dragun" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">YouTube Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/nikita-dragun" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Nikita Dragun</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

Historical Events on January 31

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>314</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pope Sylvester I Consecrated</div><div class='timeline-text'>Pope Sylvester I begins his papacy as the successor to Pope Miltiades.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1504</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Treaty of Lyon</div><div class='timeline-text'>This treaty confirms French domination of northern Italy, while Spain receives the Kingdom of Naples, ending the Italian War.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1915</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Large-Scale Use of Poison Gas</div><div class='timeline-text'>During World War I, Germany becomes the first nation to use poison gas on a large scale during the Battle of Bolimów.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Truman Commissions H-Bomb Research</div><div class='timeline-text'>US President Harry Truman orders the development of thermonuclear weapons, marking a significant escalation in the Cold War.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1961</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Chimpanzee in Space</div><div class='timeline-text'>As part of NASA's Project Mercury, the chimpanzee named Ham is launched into outer space in the Mercury-Redstone 2 mission.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1988</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First African American Super Bowl Quarterback</div><div class='timeline-text'>Doug Williams becomes the first African American quarterback to play in a Super Bowl, and leads the Washington Redskins to victory in Super Bowl XXII.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lockerbie Bombing Verdict</div><div class='timeline-text'>A Scottish court convicts Libyan intelligence officer Abdelbaset al-Megrahi for his part in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland in 1988.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UK Leaves EU</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Kingdom officially ends its membership in the European Union after 47 years, marking a significant moment in modern European history.</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is January 31?
January 31 is truly a smorgasbord of fun and quirky celebrations! How about starting off with a warm mug on National Hot Chocolate Day, then turning things topsy-turvy for National Backward Day? For those feeling adventurous in the kitchen, it might be the perfect moment to whip up some greens on Eat Brussels Sprouts Day. Not to be missed, art lovers can get their hearts stirred on Inspire Your Heart with Art Day, while animal enthusiasts can celebrate International Zebra Day. With so many unique holidays, there’s something special for everyone to enjoy and make January 31 an unforgettable date!