There’s a reason to celebrate every day in January. It’s always a National Day of something, or a fun daily holiday. Here are our suggestions for January daily holidays with tips & tutorials from easy to awesome so you can play your way!
We believe it’s important to put more play in your every day to add the Good Times Glue for close-knit relationships. So we’ve created quick & easy ways to celebrate the daily holidays in January – all the way to a themed party for some celebrations.
January Daily Holidays by Date
Whether you want to add a few moments of fun or a mini-party, pick and choose from ideas for entertainment like quizzes & movies, themed food, decorations and costumes for every daily holiday idea.
January 1
January 1: Polar Bear Plunge Day
January 1 – Polar Bear Plunge Day ice swimmers are freezin’ for a reason as they take a polar dip to raise funds for a good cause.
3 Ways to Celebrate Bloody Mary Day on January 1, 2021
Bloody Mary Day 3 Ways on January 1. Movie night (4 movies with matching cocktail recipes) Bloody Mary brunch or Hair of the Dog Bloody Mary Bar.
January 1: National Hangover Day
There are so many with a hangover after New Years eve that January 1st is National Hangover Day. See real hangover cures for what ails you.
The How, Where & Why of a New Year and Making Resolutions
Today we make promises to ourselves but for centuries past Romans, medieval knights and early Christians made promises to their gods to be the best they could be.
January 2
January 2, 2021: National Buffet Day
January 2 is National Buffet Day so restaurants have enticing deals. Try a new one or host a buffet for family and friends with these ideas.
January 2, 2021: Happy Mew Year for Cats Day
You’ve had your day. You’ve recovered from your hangover. Now it’s the cat’s day. Of course. January 2 is Happy Mew Year for Cats Day.
January 3
January 3, 2021: National Drinking Straw Day
Save the earth and stop sucking. On January 3 celebrate National Drinking Straw Day by taking the pledge to stop using plastic straws.
January 4
January 4, 2021: National Spaghetti Day
If you love spaghetti you’re going to be happy on January 4th. It’s National Spaghetti Day! See our spaghetti recipes & spaghetti movie list.
January 5
January 5, 2021: National Whipped Cream Day
January 5 is the day you add whipped cream to EVERYTHING to celebrate National Whipped Cream Day. Try making homemade whipped cream. 3 recipes
January 7
January 7: National Bobblehead Day
People have been turning their heroes into bobbleheads for centuries. On January 7th, National Bobblehead Day, celebrate your own collection.
January 8
January 8, 2021: Earth’s Rotation Day
Celebrate Earth’s Rotation Day, January 8. Thanks to the Foucault Pendulum we can see it with our own eyes! Games & science for adults & kids.
January 17
January 21
January 25
January 31
Backwards Day
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Daily Holidays and Celebrations by Month
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