January Holidays 2026
Browse public holidays, bank holidays, office holidays and observances around the world in January 2026.
January 2026 at a glance
Database-derived signals for navigating the worldwide calendar below.
369Total listings
214Countries represented
366Public-holiday records
Jan 1Busiest date · 206 listings
365Confirmed · 4 provisional
Widely listed holidays
Holiday identities appearing across the most country calendars in this dataset.
Holiday density by date
Dates with the largest number of worldwide listings.
Countries with the most listings
Activity counts reflect records, not guaranteed nationwide closure days.
Planning snapshot
Use these category counts as prompts to verify local calendars, not as universal closure claims.
Offices18 office-flagged listings. Employer policies and observed days can differ.
Banks15 bank-flagged listings. Branch and payment schedules remain institution-specific.
Schools14 school-flagged listings. Term dates and regional calendars may differ.
TravelJanuary 1 has the highest listing density; check destinations directly.
Holidays in January 2026
369 of 369 holiday listings shown across 214 countries.
No listings match these filters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many holiday listings are in January 2026?
369 active holiday listings across 214 countries are currently recorded for January 2026.
What is the busiest holiday date in January 2026?
The busiest date in the current data is January 1, 2026 with 206 listings. This is a listing count, not a claim that every workplace closes.
Are all January listings public holidays?
No. The calendar can include public, bank, office and school holidays as well as observances. Use the type filter and check the linked country calendar for local scope.
How should I use this worldwide holiday calendar?
Use it to identify dates and countries that may affect planning, then confirm closure rules, observed dates and regional coverage on the relevant country calendar.
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