Important National and International Days in January 2025

January 2025 marks the beginning of the year and is named after Janus, the Roman god of new beginnings. It represents a time for fresh starts, new opportunities, and personal growth. Here’s a list of important national and international days in January 2025.

January is a month rich with important national and international observances. These days serve to commemorate significant events, raise awareness about key issues, and honor influential individuals. From welcoming the new year to recognizing youth and human rights, January offers numerous opportunities for reflection and action on important causes. Below is a list of key days to note in January 2025.

Important Days in January 2025

Named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, January marks the start of the year and symbolizes new beginnings, growth, and reflection. The month is filled with notable national and international days that highlight achievements, commemorate events, and address vital social issues.

Here is a list of important days in January 2025:

January Dates	January Important Days
1 January	Global Family Day
3 January	DRDO Foundation Day
4 January	World Braille Day
5 January	National Birds Day
6 January	World Day of War Orphans
6 January	Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
8 January	Earth’s Rotation Day
9 January	NRI (Non-Resident Indian) Day or Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
10 January	World Hindi Day
12 January	National Youth Day
13 January	Lohri Festival
14 January	Makar Sankranti
15 January	Indian Army Day
21 January	Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya Foundation Day
23 January	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
24 January	National Girl Child Day
24 January	International Day of Education
25 January	National Voters Day
25 January	National Tourism Day
26 January	Republic Day
26 January	International Customs Day
27 January	National Geographic Day
28 January	Birth Anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai
28 January	K.M. Cariappa Jayanti
29 January	Indian Newspaper Day
30 January	Martyrs Day or Shaheed Diwas
30 January	World Leprosy Day
31 January	International Zebra Day

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