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Important Days in January 2026
All national and international days in January with dates and the key facts asked in competitive exams. Useful for school assemblies too.
January 2026: list of important days
| Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 4 January | World Braille Day Marks the birth anniversary of Louis Braille (1809), inventor of the Braille script; recognised by the UN. | International |
| 9 January | Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Marks Mahatma Gandhi's return to India from South Africa on 9 January 1915. | National |
| 10 January | World Hindi Day Commemorates the first World Hindi Conference, held in Nagpur in 1975. | International |
| 12 January | National Youth Day Birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda (born 1863). | National |
| 15 January | Indian Army Day In 1949, K. M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. | National |
| 23 January | Parakram Diwas Birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (born 1897). | Anniversary |
| 24 January | National Girl Child Day Observed since 2008 to raise awareness of the rights and education of girls. | National |
| 25 January | National Voters' Day The Election Commission of India was established on 25 January 1950. Also National Tourism Day. | National |
| 26 January | Republic Day The Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950. | National |
| 30 January | Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas) Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948. | National |
Important days in January: FAQ
- What are the important days in January 2026?
- 4 January: World Braille Day; 9 January: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas; 10 January: World Hindi Day; 12 January: National Youth Day; 15 January: Indian Army Day; 23 January: Parakram Diwas; 24 January: National Girl Child Day; 25 January: National Voters' Day; 26 January: Republic Day; 30 January: Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas).
- Which national days are observed in India in January?
- Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (9 January), National Youth Day (12 January), Indian Army Day (15 January), Parakram Diwas (23 January), National Girl Child Day (24 January), National Voters' Day (25 January), Republic Day (26 January), Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas) (30 January).
- Which international days fall in January?
- World Braille Day (4 January), World Hindi Day (10 January).