What Month is January?
January is the first month of the year
January, abbreviated as Jan, is the 1st month of the Gregorian calendar, coming after December and before February.
January gets its name from Janus, the ancient Roman god of doors, gates, and transitions. Janus was often depicted with two faces, one looking forward and one looking back, symbolizing endings and beginnings.
Because January marks the transition from the old year to the new one, it was seen as an appropriate month to honor Janus. The Romans named the month Ianuarius in his honor, reflecting the idea of looking back at the past year while facing the possibilities of the year ahead.
Learn more about the 12 months of the year.
Details About January
- Days
- 31 days
- Weeks
- 4 weeks & 3 days
- Hours
- 744 hours
- Quarter
- Q1
Use our January countdown calculator to see how many days there are until January.
How to Pronounce January
jan·yoo·er·ee
January 2026 Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| New Year's | ||||||
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | ||||||
You can also print a formatted calendar with holidays with our January 2026 Calendar.
Key Dates in January
January Symbols
The birthstone for January is the Garnet. The birth flowers for January are the carnation and snowdrop, symbolizing love, hope, purity, and fresh beginnings.
January Zodiac Signs
- ♒ Aquarius (Water Bearer): January 21 - February 19
- ♑ Capricorn (Goat): December 22 - January 20