Monday 21st January 2019 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Monday January 21st 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Observances on January 21st 2019

Blue Monday

Seasons
International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Blue Monday

Tu B'Shevat

A Jewish festival called Rosh HaShanah La'Ilanot, literally 'New Year of the Trees'.

Grandma's Day

Find out the history, traditions and dates of Grandma's Day in Poland.

National Granola Bar Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Granola Bar Day

National Hugging Day

Action
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hugging Day

Squirrel Appreciation Day

Animals
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Squirrel Appreciation Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

International

Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Azerbaijan Martyrs' Day

Azerbaijan

Commemorates Black January (1990) when Soviet troops entered Baku and killed more than 130 civilians

Errol Barrow Day

Barbados

Commemorates the Birthday of Errol Barrow, who was the first Prime Minister of Barbados

Lady of Altagracia

Dominican Republic

Our Lady of Altagracia is a portrait of the Virgin Mary painted in the 16th century, kept in The Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia in the city of Salvaleón de Higüey