Monday 17th January 2022 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Monday January 17th 2022 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 17th 2022

Blue Monday

Seasons
International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Blue Monday

International Mentoring Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Mentoring Day.

Tu B'Shevat

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

James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day

National Hot Buttered Rum Day

Alcohol
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hot Buttered Rum Day

Betty White Day

People
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Betty White 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.

DR Congo Heroes' Day

DR Congo

Heroes' Day in DR Congo is two days of public holidays to commemorate the deaths of two former Presidents

Sankranti

India

A harvest festival marking the start of spring.

John Chilembwe Day

Malawi

Honours the Reverend John Chilembwe who led the first nationalist uprising in Chiradzulu district in 1914-1915 protesting against forced labour and African involvement in the first world war.