January 2025 is the first month of the year and is named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings. This is a month full of new beginnings and new possibilities, symbolizing new opportunities for growth and reflection.
January is a month full of important national and international days. These days are celebrated to honor important events, raise awareness about important issues, and remember influential people. From ushering in a new year to celebrating youth and human rights, January brings many opportunities to reflect and take action on meaningful issues. Here is a list of key days to remember in January 2025.
Important days in January 2025
The month of January, named after Janus, the god of doors and doorframes, was considered a symbol of beginnings and change. The Romans believed that honoring Janus at the beginning of the year would bring blessings and good fortune in the months to come.
important days in january
Important days of January 2025 include all the days that hold national and international importance and are known for their major events and recognition. These events have had a major impact on Indian society and the entire world.
Here is a list of the most important days In January 2025,
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- Celebrated across the world to mark the beginning of the New Year.
- 4 January – World Braille Day
- Celebrated to honor the birth of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille writing system for the blind.
- 6 January – World Day for War Orphans
- A day to raise awareness and show solidarity towards children orphaned due to wars and conflicts.
- 9 January – NRI Day (Non-Resident Indian Day)
- It is celebrated in India to recognize the contribution of overseas Indians in the development of the country.
- 10 January – World Hindi Day
- It commemorates the first World Hindi Conference held in 1975 and promotes the use of Hindi language across the world.
- 12 January – National Youth Day (India)
- Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary is celebrated in India, honoring his contribution to the youth empowerment movement.
- 15 January – Army Day (India)
- Honors the day when the first Indian took command of the Indian Army under General KM Cariappa in 1949.
- 24 January – National Girl Child Day (India)
- Focusing on the rights and issues related to the girl child in India, it advocates for the well-being, education and empowerment of the girl child.
- 25 January – National Voters’ Day (India)
- Encourages citizens to vote and participate in the democratic process of elections.
- 26 January – Republic Day (India)
- Symbolizes the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950, making India a republic. It is celebrated with a grand parade in New Delhi.
- 27 January – International Holocaust Remembrance Day
- The event, honoring the memory of the victims of genocide during World War II, was observed globally.
These are some important days celebrated in January 2025. The month is also celebrated for various health, cultural and historical reasons depending on local and global contexts.
History behind making January month
January was established as the first month of the year by the Roman king Numa Pompilius around 715–673 BC. He added January and February to the Roman calendar to cover a standard lunar year. January was named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, ends, doors and entrances.
history of january
- Original Roman Calendar: The original Roman calendar was 10 months long and started in March.
- January and February were added: Numa Pompilius added January and February to make the calendar cover a standard lunar year.
- January replaced March: January replaced March as the first month of the Roman calendar around 450 BC.
- January 1 became the official start of the year: January 1 became the official start of the Roman year in 153 BC.
- Julian Calendar: Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar in 46 BC, adding 10 days to the year and introducing leap days. The Julian calendar retained January 1 as the start date of the year.
January is the first month of the Gregorian calendar, which is used by many countries around the world.
