January 2026 Calendar
January 2026 had 31 days, from Thursday, January 1 to Saturday, January 31. It had 20 working days and two federal holidays: New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) and Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 19).
Updated · By the YearlyCalendar.org team
- Federal holiday / day off
- Observance
- Weekend
US federal holidays shaded · Wk = ISO week number
| Wk | SundaySun | MondayMon | TuesdayTue | WednesdayWed | ThursdayThu | FridayFri | SaturdaySat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1New Year's Day | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 3 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 4 | 18 | 19Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 5 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Holidays and observances in January 2026
| Holiday | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday | Federal | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday | Federal |
January 2026 at a glance
Moon phases in January 2026
Times are Eastern Time (EST/EDT). All 2026 moon phases.
| Phase | Date | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Moon (Wolf Moon) | 5:03 AM EST | |
| Last Quarter | 10:48 AM EST | |
| New Moon | 2:52 PM EST | |
| First Quarter | 11:47 PM EST |
December 2025 and February 2026
About January
Named after Janus, the Roman god of doorways and beginnings. Birthstone: Garnet. Birth flower: Carnation. Zodiac: Capricorn / Aquarius. All 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What are the first and last business days of January 2026?
The first business day was Friday, January 2 and the last was Friday, January 30, counting Monday–Friday and skipping US federal holidays.
How many working hours are in January 2026?
January 2026 had 160 working hours at 8 hours per working day, or 176 hours for someone who worked through the federal holidays.
Are there any three-day weekends in January 2026?
Yes. Federal workers got one three-day weekend: Jan 17–19 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day).
How many weekends are in January 2026?
January 2026 had four full Saturday–Sunday weekends plus a lone Saturday on the 31st. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays occurred five times and every other weekday four times.