January 1-31

Manuary

Get ready to embrace your inner manliness and kick off the New Year with Manuary - a month dedicated to all things rugged, adventurous, and masculine!

Yearly Date

January 1

Observed in

United States

Introduction

Get ready to kick off the new year with a celebration of all things manly on Manuary, which falls on January 1! This day was created as a way to embrace and appreciate traditional masculine qualities, from strength and courage to humor and leadership. It's a great opportunity for men to bond over their shared interests and accomplishments, while also breaking stereotypes and promoting gender equality. So put on your favorite flannel, fire up the grill, and get ready for some man-tastic fun this Manuary!

Manuary Timeline

2009

Manuary Idea Conception

The concept of Manuary is introduced by a group of friends as a fun way to start the new year with facial hair growth and charity fundraising.

2010

First Manuary Celebration

Manuary is formally celebrated for the first time with participants raising funds for charity while growing out their facial hair.

2012

Head and Neck Cancer Awareness

Manuary participants in Canada begin raising funds for Head and Neck cancer research, making this cause a central part of the holiday's ethos.

2014

Manuary Goes International

Manuary is first celebrated outside of North America, making it an international event.

2019

Raised Over $1 Million

Since its inception, Manuary events globally have raised over $1 million for various charitable causes.

How to Celebrate Manuary

1 Grow a beard

Kick off Manuary by growing out your facial hair! This is a fun and easy way to participate in the month-long celebration of manliness.

2 Attend a men's health event

Many organizations hold events during Manuary to promote men's health and wellbeing. Attend one of these events to learn more about staying healthy and supporting men's health initiatives.

3 Try new manly activities

Use Manuary as an opportunity to try out new hobbies or activities that are traditionally considered "manly," such as woodworking, fishing, or hunting. Who knows, you may discover a new passion!

4 Support men's mental health

Use Manuary as a platform to raise awareness and support for men's mental health. This could include participating in a fundraiser or simply reaching out to a friend or family member who may be struggling.

5 Celebrate with a manly movie night

Gather some friends together and have a movie night featuring classic "manly" films such as Rocky, Goodfellas, or Die Hard. Don't forget the popcorn and beer!

Why Manuary is Important

It raises awareness for men's health issues

Manuary is a month dedicated to promoting and spreading awareness about common men's health issues like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health. By participating in Manuary, we can help educate others and encourage them to take care of their physical and mental well-being.

It encourages self-care for men

Many times, men are expected to put their own health on the backburner while taking care of others. Manuary is a reminder that it's important for men to prioritize their own self-care and make time for regular check-ups and screenings.

It promotes camaraderie among men

Participating in Manuary often involves growing out facial hair or exercising together with other men. This can create a sense of camaraderie and brotherhood as everyone works towards the common goal of promoting men's health and self-care.