Important Days in January 2025, National and International Days

January 2025 is the first month of the year and is named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings. It is a month full of fresh starts 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 honour significant events, raise awareness about important issues and remember influential people. From marking the start of the new year to celebrating youth and human rights, January brings several opportunities to reflect and take action on meaningful causes. 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 gates and doorways, was considered a symbol of beginnings and transitions. Romans believed that honouring Janus at the start of the year would bring blessings and good fortune throughout the upcoming months.

Important Days in January

Important Days in January 2025 include all days that hold national and international significance and have been recognised for their major events and recognition. These events have had a major impact on Indian society and all over the world. 

Here is a list of the most  important days in January 2025:

1. January 1 – New Year’s Day

• Celebrated worldwide to mark the beginning of the new year.

2. January 4 – World Braille Day

• Observed to honour the birth of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille writing system for the visually impaired.

3. January 6 – World Day for War Orphans

• A day to raise awareness and show solidarity for children who have been orphaned due to wars and conflicts.

4. January 9 – NRI Day (Non-Resident Indian Day)

• Celebrated in India to recognize the contributions of the Indian diaspora to the development of the country.

5. January 10 – World Hindi Day

• Commemorates the first World Hindi Conference held in 1975 and promotes the use of the Hindi language worldwide.

6. January 12 – National Youth Day (India)

• Celebrated in India on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, honouring his contributions to the youth empowerment movement.

7. January 15 – Army Day (India)

• Honours the day when the first Indian took command of the Indian Army, marking the leadership of General K.M. Cariappa in 1949.

8. January 24 – National Girl Child Day (India)

• Focuses on the rights and issues concerning the girl child in India, advocating for their well-being, education, and empowerment.

9. January 25 – National Voters’ Day (India)

• Encourages citizens to vote and participate in the democratic process of elections.

10. January 26 – Republic Day (India)

• Marks the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950, making India a republic. It is celebrated with a grand parade in New Delhi.

11. January 27 – International Holocaust Remembrance Day

• Honours the memory of the victims of the Holocaust during World War II, observed globally.

These are just a few of the significant days observed in January 2025. The month also sees observances for various health, cultural, and historical causes, 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 BCE. 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, endings, doors, and gateways. 

The history of January

• The original Roman calendar: The original Roman calendar had 10 months and started in March. 
• The addition of January and February: Numa Pompilius added January and February to make the calendar cover a standard lunar year. 
• January replaces March: January replaced March as the first month of the Roman calendar around 450 BC. 
• January 1 becomes the official start of the year: January 1 became the official start of the Roman year in 153 BCE. 
• The Julian calendar: Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar in 46 BCE, which added 10 days to the year and introduced the leap day. The Julian calendar retained January 1 as the year’s opening date. 

January is the first month of the Gregorian calendar, which is used by many nations around the world.