January 2026 at a Glance
January 2026 has 31 days. It begins on a Thursday and ends on a Saturday, with 5 Saturdays and 4 Sundays.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Month | January |
| Month Number | 1 |
| Year | 2026 |
| Total Days | 31 |
| Weeks | 4 weeks + 3 days |
| Calendar Weeks (rows) | 5 |
| Weekdays | 22 |
| Weekend Days | 9 |
| Mondays | 4 |
| Tuesdays | 4 |
| Wednesdays | 4 |
| Thursdays | 5 |
| Fridays | 5 |
| Saturdays | 5 |
| Sundays | 4 |
| Month Starts | Thursday |
| Month Ends | Saturday |
| Quarter | Q1 (Jan to Mar) |
| Days Passed | 31 |
| Days Remaining | 0 |
| Month Completed | 100% (completed) |
| Total Holidays | 15 |
| Public Holidays | 2 |
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Holidays and Long Weekends in January 2026
January 2026 includes 2 US federal holidays. New Year's Day falls on Thursday, January 1, so taking Friday off creates a 4-day weekend. Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, January 19, giving a 3-day weekend.
Notable state observances and regional holidays this month include Battle of New Orleans on January 8, Civil Rights Day on January 19, and Idaho Human Rights Day on January 19.
Week Numbers in January 2026
January 2026 spans ISO weeks 1 through 5.
| ISO week | Dates in January | Days | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | January 1 to 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Week 2 | January 5 to 11 | 7 | 5 |
| Week 3 | January 12 to 18 | 7 | 5 |
| Week 4 | January 19 to 25 | 7 | 4 |
| Week 5 | January 26 to 31 | 6 | 5 |
How Many Working Days Are in January 2026?
January 2026 has 31 days in total: 22 weekdays and 9 weekend days. 2 US federal days off fall on a weekday: New Year's Day (January 1) and Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 19). That leaves 20 working days in the month.
The month begins on a Thursday and ends on a Saturday. It falls in Q1, the first quarter of 2026.
Weekend Dates in January 2026
Saturdays fall on January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Sundays fall on January 4, 11, 18 and 25. That gives 9 weekend days to plan around. There are five Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in January 2026.
January 2026 Calendar Layout
The calendar above runs 31 days from January 1, a Thursday, to January 31, a Saturday, and fills 5 calendar rows. The same dates land on the same weekdays in January 2009, January 2015, January 2032 and January 2037, so those months print as an identical grid. Holiday dates still move, so check the holiday list on this page before reusing one.
Download the January 2026 calendar as a PDF for printing or a PNG for screens. Both fit US Letter and A4 without changing margins. No sign up, no watermark, no email.
USA Holidays and Observances – January 2026
| Jan 01 | New Year's Day | Jan 02 | New Year Holiday | Jan 06 | Epiphany |
| Jan 07 | Estelle Reel Day | Jan 07 | Orthodox Christmas Day | Jan 08 | Battle of New Orleans |
| Jan 13 | Stephen Foster Memorial Day | Jan 14 | Orthodox New Year | Jan 16 | Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date) |
| Jan 19 | Civil Rights Day | Jan 19 | Idaho Human Rights Day | Jan 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Jan 29 | Kansas Day |
January 2026 Calendar FAQ
How many days are in January 2026?
January 2026 has 31 days. It runs from January 1 (a Thursday) to January 31 (a Saturday).
What day of the week is January 1, 2026?
January 1, 2026 falls on a Thursday.
How many weekends are in January 2026?
January 2026 has 9 weekend days: 5 Saturdays and 4 Sundays. Saturdays fall on January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Sundays fall on January 4, 11, 18 and 25.
How many working days are in January 2026?
January 2026 has 22 weekdays. 2 US federal days off fall on a weekday: New Year's Day (January 1) and Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 19). That leaves 20 working days.
What holidays are in January 2026?
January 2026 has 2 US federal holidays: New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1 and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19.
Which week numbers cover January 2026?
January 2026 starts in ISO week 1 and ends in ISO week 5.
Does any other year have the same January calendar as 2026?
Yes. January 2026 starts on a Thursday and has 31 days, which is the same layout as January 2009, January 2015, January 2032 and January 2037. The dates line up with the same weekdays, so the grid is identical. Holiday dates can still differ.
Is the January 2026 calendar free to download?
Yes. The January 2026 calendar downloads free as a PDF or a PNG. There is no sign up, no watermark, and no email required.
