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New Year’s Resolutions Week

Ready to kick off the new year with a bang? Join us for New Year's Resolutions Week and start making positive changes in your life!

Friday

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January 2027

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEJanuary 1-7 (week)

OBSERVED INInternationally

CATEGORYHealth

SUBCATEGORYWellness

INTRO

Introduction

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It's the start of a brand new year and that means it's time to make those New Year's resolutions! But did you know that we have an entire week dedicated to these goals? That's right, New Year's Resolutions Week kicks off on January 1st every year. This tradition dates back to ancient Babylon, where people would make promises to their gods at the start of each year. Today, it's a popular practice for individuals to set personal goals and strive for self-improvement. So let's get ready to start fresh and make this year the best one yet!

TIMELINE

New Year’s Resolutions Week Timeline

Babylonian Beginning

New Year's resolutions have ancient roots, dating back to the Babylonians who made promises to their gods at the start of each year.

Roman New Year Resolutions

Roman Emperor Julius Caesar established January 1 as the New Year, in honor of Janus, the god of beginnings. Many Romans began the habit of making resolutions for personal improvement.

Knights’ Annual Vow

During the Middle Ages, knights would take the "peacock vow" at the end of the year as a resolution to maintain their chivalry in the coming year.

First American Resolution

The first recorded usage of the term "New Year’s resolution" in a Boston newspaper was in 1863 when resolutions were set in the context of the Civil War.

Modern New Year Resolutions

In the 20th century, the practice of making New Year's resolutions becomes more about personal improvement rather than societal or religious promises.

Resolution Week Recognition

In recent decades, the entire first week of January has been recognized as New Year’s Resolutions Week, encouraging people to make and strive for their annual goals.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate New Year’s Resolutions Week

Create a vision board

Gather some friends and create vision boards together to help each other stay motivated and focused on their New Year’s resolutions. This is a fun and creative way to start the week off right!

START

Start a fitness challenge

Get your friends or coworkers involved in a fitness challenge for the week. Set goals and track progress together, and celebrate your accomplishments at the end of the week!

HOST

Host a themed potluck

Invite friends over for a themed potluck based on healthy eating or trying new foods. This is a great way to stick to your resolutions while also having fun with friends.

JOIN

Join a support group

Find a local support group or join an online community to help you stay accountable and motivated throughout the week and beyond.

SET

Set mini goals and celebrate reaching them

Break down your resolutions into smaller, achievable goals and celebrate each time you reach one. This will help keep you motivated and on track throughout the week and beyond.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love New Year’s Resolutions Week

It creates a sense of community

Many people make similar resolutions at the start of a new year, creating a feeling of unity and support as we work towards our common goals. New Year's Resolutions Week allows us to share our progress and encourage each other towards success.

It's a fresh start

New Year's Resolutions week marks the start of a brand new year, giving us the opportunity to leave behind any negativity or failures from the previous year and focus on improving ourselves moving forward. It's a chance for a clean slate and a fresh start!

It encourages self-improvement

New Year's resolutions often involve setting goals and making positive changes in our lives. This can include anything from eating healthier, exercising more, or learning a new skill. New Year's Resolutions Week encourages us to take steps towards becoming the best version of ourselves.

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