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World Typing Day

Celebrate World Typing Day and challenge yourself to type faster with more accuracy - take your typing skills to the next level!

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January 2027

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

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YEARLY DATEJanuary 8

OBSERVED INInternationally

CATEGORYSchool

SUBCATEGORYLiteracy

INTRO

Introduction

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World Typing Day on January 8 is the perfect time to celebrate all things typing! This special day is a great opportunity for anyone who loves to type or wants to learn how, as well as those who want to brush up their skills. From typewriters, keyboards and touchscreens - there are lots of different ways you can type out your words today. So grab your favorite device and get ready for some serious typing action!

TIMELINE

World Typing Day Timeline

First Typewriter Patent

Englishman Henry Mill received the first patent for a typewriter-like device.

Commercial Typewriter Production

The first commercial typewriters were introduced by the Remington Company.

Touch Typing Development

Frank Edward McGurrin, a court stenographer from Salt Lake City, is credited with inventing touch typing.

First Electric Typewriter

IBM introduced the Electromatic, the first commercially successful electric typewriter, dramatically increasing typing speed.

IBM Selectric Introduction

IBM introduced the Selectric typewriter, which replaced type-bars with a type-ball, becoming a commercial success.

First World Typing Day

The Federation of International Competitive Typing launched the first World Typing Day to promote speed, accuracy, and efficiency in written communication.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate World Typing Day

Take a typing tutorial

If you're not a great typist, take a free online typing tutorial to improve your speed and accuracy. You'll be surprised how quickly you can learn and how much of an improvement it will make.

COMPETE

Compete in a typing competition

There are plenty of online typing competitions you can find with a quick search. Compete against friends or strangers from around the world to see who can type the fastest.

LEARN

Learn a new keyboard layout

Try out a different keyboard layout such as Dvorak or Colemak. It may take some time to get used to, but once you do, you'll be typing faster than ever before.

WRITE

Write a short story

Challenge yourself to write a short story using only the keyboard. Don't use pen and paper or any other writing device - just type away and see what kind of story comes out.

CREATE

Create an original poem

Use your creative juices and write an original poem using only the keyboard as your writing tool. Share it with friends or family to show off your newfound skill.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love World Typing Day

Typing helps build confidence

Mastering typing skills can give you a boost of confidence both professionally and personally. Once you get used to using shortcuts or searching for answers online, you'll feel better equipped to tackle any task or situation that comes your way - no matter how challenging or complex it may seem.

Typing is a valuable skill

The ability to type quickly and accurately is an important skill in the modern world. Typing allows us to communicate more efficiently, reducing time wasted when trying to figure out how to spell and write words correctly. Plus, it can also make us more productive by allowing us to get our ideas down faster and with less effort.

Typing is fun

Typing can be surprisingly enjoyable! It's great for keeping your mind sharp, relieving stress, and even improving your typing speed. Plus, there are plenty of typing games available online that make learning how to type feel like a fun game rather than a chore!

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