The New Year marks a time of joy and celebration. People worldwide welcome it with warmth and love and forget all the past year’s worries. January is not just a month of festivities. Still, it also hosts some of the most important events and celebrations, such as National Youth Day and the beginning of the Mahakumbh Mela.
Wherever you look, you’ll find days that play a crucial role in our lives. Let’s take a closer look at all the important days in January 2025 and also understand why they have been recognized as significant. Here in this in-depth article, we have compiled a list of important days along with their dates. So, let’s check out.
Important Days and Events in January 2025 You Should Know
Let’s explore all the important days and events that make January 2025 so special.
January 1 – Global Family Day
‘Global Family Day’ is celebrated every year on the first day of the year to educate people about the values of unity and peace, remind them that this Earth is one global family, and encourage them to make it better.
January 2 – World Introvert Day
This day is celebrated to recognize the unique qualities of introverts and spread awareness about the challenges they face.
January 3 – International Mind-Body Wellness Day
Every day, we face so many challenges that not only affect our physical health but deteriorate our mental peace. Celebrating International Mind-body Wellness Day reminds us that it is not our optional but mandatory duty to take care of our mind and body appropriately.
January 4 – World Braille Day
Every year, on the 4th of January, we honour the birth anniversary of Louis Braille. He invented Braille for blind people so that they could read and write despite having no visual ability.
January 6 – Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
This day is observed to pay tribute to Guru Gobind Singh, who was instrumental in shaping the Sikh community and extending support to those in need. The celebration of Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti teaches us the right way to use our abilities to help others.
January 9 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Non-Resident Indian Day, or Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, is celebrated every year to appreciate the contributions and efforts of non-resident Indians in uplifting India’s development and economy.
January 10 – World Hindi Day
Did you know when Hindi was first spoken at the UN? It was 1949 when the Hindi language was first spoken in UNGA. In 2006, Dr. Manmohan Singh declared that ‘World Hindi Day’ would be commemorated annually on January 10. The main objective of celebrating this day is to spread and promote the Hindi language.
January 12 – National Youth Day
This day is observed to honour the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, widely known as Swami Vivekananda Jayanti. His work and dedication are a great source of inspiration. Based on his work, the Government decided to celebrate this day as National Youth Day or Rashtriya Yuva Diwas.
January 13 – Lohri festival
Marking the beginning of the harvest season, Lohri is celebrated every year on 13th January, especially in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Haryana. In northern India, this festival is celebrated with full enthusiasm and happiness. People light a bonfire, stand around them, and offer jaggery, rewri, rice, and popcorn. They also dance to enjoy this festive occasion.
January 14 – Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is known by many names, such as Makara Sankranti in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana, Pongal in Tamil Nadu (TN), Magh Bihu in Assam, and Magha Mela in north and central parts of India. Celebrated right after Lohri, this day signifies the conclusion of the cold winter months. From this point, the sun starts its northward movement, often referred to as Uttarayana. It also marks the onset of the harvest season, and brings new hopes and prosperity.
January 15 – Indian Army Day
This day is celebrated to remember when General KM Cariappa became the first commander-in-chief of the Indian Army of Independent India. For Indians, this day is as significant as a festival, as General KM Cariappa assumed charge from the British Commander-in-Chief, General Sir FRR Bucher in 1949.
January 16 – National Startup Day
In 2021, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, announced 16 January as National Startup Day. On this day, people promote and appreciate Indian startups and remember their role in improving India’s economic conditions.
January 17 – Benjamin Franklin Day
This is one of the most important days in January 2025 in the USA as it marks Benjamin Franklin’s birth anniversary. He is known for investing so many things, such as the Franklin stove, the lightning rod, the glass armonica, and the concept of positive and negative electrical charges. Not only in the field of science, but he also contributed to many other fields such as literature, politics, and philosophy.
January 20 – Penguin Awareness Day/ National Penguin Day
Penguins are among the most adorable creatures that spread love and joy. National Penguin Day is celebrated to raise awareness about the declining population of penguins due to human activities.
January 21 – Foundation day of Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur
January 21, 1972, marked the foundation of the three states, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur. On this day, these states organize cultural festivals to celebrate their statehood day.
January 23 – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was one of India’s most iconic freedom fighters. His pivotal efforts greatly advanced India’s journey to independence. Each year, this day is dedicated to honouring his invaluable contributions to the nation’s liberation movement.
January 24 – National Girl Child Day
This day is celebrated every year to raise awareness about the inequalities faced by girl children and to discuss ways to uplift and support them.
January 25 – National Voters Day/ Rashtriya Matdata Diwas
National Voters’ Day is observed to inspire young citizens to exercise their voting rights and actively participate in the democratic process.
January 26 – Republic Day
Republic Day celebrates the adoption of the Indian Constitution, symbolising the nation’s transition into a sovereign republic. On this auspicious day, every city represents its culture and tradition at India Gate. For the 2025 Republic Day celebration, India has invited the Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto, as the chief guest.
January 30 – Shaheed Diwas
Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs’ Day, is observed every year on January 30 in memory of Mahatma Gandhi and his contributions to India.
January 30 – World Leprosy Day
World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday of January each year. Its primary goal is to raise awareness about leprosy-related disabilities, particularly in children.
As we come to an end, these are some of the important days in January 2025. Based on this information, you can schedule your holidays and enjoy some quality time with your family.
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