Every month has numerous important dates for the observance and enhancing awareness for the betterment of the community as a whole. These observations are aimed to educate the public on issues of concern, mobilize political will and resources to address global problems, and celebrate and reinforce the achievements of humanity.
The month of January is the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, which is the most widely used calendar in the world. It is named after the Roman god Janus, who was the god of beginnings and endings. January is typically a cold month in many parts of the world, as it falls during the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere. January is also notable for a number of cultural and sporting events, such as the Sundance Film Festival, which is held in Park City, Utah, and the Australian Open, a major tennis tournament that takes place in Melbourne, Australia. In this article, we will cover all Important Days and Dates in January 2023.
List of Important Days and Dates in January 2023 | |
| 1 January | New Year’s Day Global Family Day |
| 2 January | Science fiction day |
| 4 January | World Braille Day |
| 5 January | National Bird Day |
| 6 January | World Day of War Orphans |
| 8 January | African National Congress Foundation Day |
| 9 January
| NRI (Non-Resident Indian) Day |
| 10 January | World Hindi Day |
| 11 January | Death anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| 12 January | National Youth Day |
| 13 January | Lohri Festival |
| 14 January | Makar Sankranti |
| 14 January | Pongal |
| 15 January | Indian Army Day |
| 16 January | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| 17 January | Benjamin Franklin Day |
| 20 January | National Penguin Day |
| 21 January | Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya Foundation Day |
| 23 January | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti |
| 24 January | National Girl Child Day |
| 25 January | National Voters Day |
| 26 January | Republic Day |
| 26 January | International Customs Day |
| 28 January | Birth Anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai |
| 30 January | Martyrs Day or Shaheed Diwas World Leprosy Day |
Detail about Important Days and Dates in January 2023
1 January – New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year and is typically celebrated with parties, parades, and fireworks. It is a time for people to reflect on the past year and make resolutions for the year ahead. Many cultures have their own traditions and celebrations for New Year’s Day, such as eating certain foods, making noise to ward off evil spirits, or wearing red for good luck. No matter how it is celebrated, New Year’s Day is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings.
1 January – Global Family Day
Global Family Day is a holiday that celebrates the importance of family in our lives. It is a day to appreciate the love and support that families provide, and to spend quality time with loved ones. Whether it’s spending time with immediate family members or reaching out to extended family and friends, Global Family Day is an opportunity to celebrate the people who make our lives rich and meaningful.
2 January – Science fiction day
Science fiction is a genre of literature and film that deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extra-terrestrial life. Science Fiction Day is a holiday that celebrates the genre of science fiction and the imagination and creativity it inspires. Science fiction often explores the potential consequences of scientific, social, and technological innovations. Science Fiction Day is a time for fans of the genre to come together and celebrate their love for all things science fiction.
4 January – World Braille Day
World Braille Day is a holiday that celebrates the birthday of Louis Braille, the inventor of the braille system of reading and writing for people who are blind or have low vision. World Braille Day is observed to honor the birth of Braille’s inventor, Louis Braille.
5 January – National Bird Day
National Bird Day is celebrated on January 5 to raise awareness about the importance of tiny tweets in our ecosystem. It is being led by the Avian Welfare Coalition, an organization dedicated to promoting awareness of birds captured and produced in captivity for financial gain or amusement.
6 January – World Day of War Orphans
To raise awareness about war orphans’ plight and to address their traumatic circumstances, 6 January is celebrated as World Day of War Orphans.
8 January – African National Congress Foundation Day
John Langalibalele Dube founded the South African Native National Congress (SANNC) in Bloemfontein on 8 January 1912. Its primary purpose was to give black and mixed-race Africans the right to vote or to unite Africans and lead the struggle for fundamental political, social, and economic change.
9 January – NRI (Non-Resident Indian) Day or Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
On 9 January, India celebrates Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to acknowledge the contribution of the overseas Indian community to the development of the country. On this day, we also commemorate Mahatma Gandhi’s return to Mumbai on 9 January 1915.
10 January – World Hindi Day
Hindi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by millions of people in India and around the world. It is one of the official languages of India and is written in the Devanagari script. World Hindi Day is a time to recognize and appreciate the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Hindi-speaking community and to promote the use and study of the Hindi language.
11 January – Death anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri
Lal Bahadur Shastri was an Indian freedom fighter and politician. He served as the second Prime Minister of India. In order to increase milk production and supply, he promoted the White Revolution. Additionally, he promoted the Green Revolution in 1965 so India could produce more food.
11 January – National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Human trafficking is a persistent issue, so it is commemorated on 11 January to spread awareness.
12 January – National Youth Day
Swami Vivekananda Jayanti, also known as his birth anniversary, is celebrated every year on 12 January. He was born on 12 January 1863. Since Swamiji’s philosophy and the ideals for which he lived and worked could be a great source of inspiration for the Indian youth, the government declared it a National Youth Day.
13 January – Lohri Festival
Lohri is a traditional festival celebrated in the northern states of Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. It is a celebration of the winter solstice, and it is a time for people to come together, share food, and enjoy music and dance.
14 January – Makar Sankranti
It celebrates the end of winter as well as the beginning of the harvest season.
14 January – Pongal
Pongal is one of the most popular Indian festivals and is celebrated worldwide by the Tamil community. Pongal is celebrated in Tai month on the Tamil solar calendar. It is a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God. Pongal will be observed on 14 January 2023 according to the Gregorian calendar.
15 January – Indian Army Day
Indian Army Day is observed every year on 15 January. Indian Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year in India, in recognition of Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa‘s (then a Lieutenant General) taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Francis Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, on 15 January 1949.
16 January – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday of January, we commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and reflect on the work that remains to be done for racial equality. During this holiday, make it more than just a day off and reflect on civil rights issues all over the world.
17 January – Benjamin Franklin Day
Benjamin Franklin Day is celebrated every January 17 to honor one of the founding fathers of the United States on his birthday.
20 January – National Penguin Day
National Penguin Day is a holiday that celebrates penguins and the important role they play in the ecosystem in U.S. Penguins are flightless birds that are native to the southern hemisphere, particularly Antarctica. They are known for their distinctive black and white feathers and their ability to swim and dive.
21 January – Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya Foundation Day
As a result of the North Eastern Region (Re-organisation) Act, 1971, Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya became full-fledged states on 21 January 1972. It is therefore a statehood celebration day for Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya on 21 January.
23 January – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
There was no other personality in the history of our country who was simultaneously a great general, a brave soldier, a wonderful player of politics, and be a diplomat and a talker, sitting on par with the leaders of international repute. We celebrate Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti on 23 January every year on his birthday.
24 January- National Girl Child Day
In India, National Girl Child Day is celebrated on 24 January each year to highlight the inequalities faced by a majority of girls, the importance of education, nutrition, legal rights, medical care, and safety for girls.
25 January- National Voters Day
National Voters’ Day is observed every year in India on 25 January. This is a campaign to get young people involved in politics. The primary purpose of the observance is to encourage voters to cast their ballots, encourage others and be part of the democratic process. Voting is one of the most fundamental rights in a democracy. Individuals get to decide who their political leaders are & what kind of development and wellness program they want for their country or community.
25 January- National Tourism Day
It is celebrated every year on 25 January to raise awareness and educate people about the benefits of tourism.
26 January- Republic Day
Republic Day is observed every year in India on 26 January. It is observed on the day because the fact that constitution of India came into effect on the same day and India became a sovereign nation free from British rule. On November 26, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, so we celebrate Constitution Day on November 26 every year.
26 January – International Customs Day
International Customs Day is a holiday that celebrates the work of customs organizations and the important role they play in promoting international trade and cooperation. Customs organizations are responsible for enforcing customs laws and regulations, collecting duties and taxes, and protecting national borders.
28 January- Birth Anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai
Lala Lajpat Rai was born on 28 January 1865 in Punjab. He was an Indian independence activist and Politician. He was popularly known as “Punjab Kesari”.
30 January – Martyrs Day or Shaheed Diwas
30 January is celebrated as Martyrs Day or Shaheed Diwas every year. It is celebrated in memory of Mahatma Gandhi and the sacrifice of three revolutionaries of India. On 30 January 1948, the ‘Father of Nation’ was assassinated, and on 23rd March 3 heroes namely Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar of the nation were hanged to death by the British.
30 January – World Leprosy Day
World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday of January to focus on the target of zero cases of leprosy-related disabilities in children.
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