National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for January 21, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
January 21, 2026 celebrates Squirrel Appreciation Day, plus 5 more. On January 21st, Squirrel Appreciation Day recognizes a critter some consider a pest and others see as just fascinating. The creator, Christy Hargrove, is a wildlife rehabilitator in North Carolina and is affiliated with the Western North Carolina Nature Center. According to Christy, “Celebration of the event itself is up to the individual or group — anything from putting out extra food for the squirrels to learning something new about the species.”
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National Hug Day or National Hugging Day occurs on January 21st and is officially recognized by the United States Copyright Office, but is not a public holiday.
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Everyone's skin needs a little hydration, especially during the cold, dry winter months. On January 21st, National Hyaluronic Acid Day raises awareness of the important hydrating benefits of the skincare ingredient hyaluronic acid. The day also provides education on the proper usage of hyaluronic acid products.
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Museum Selfie Day on the third Wednesday in January invites the general public to go to a museum and take a selfie. The day promotes awareness of great collections of work stored in museums.
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Each year on January 21st, Kiwanis kicks off a weeklong anniversary celebration of the service club’s first official meeting. The celebration goes from January 21-26.
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Publishing house The Bodley Head published British author Agatha Christie’s debut novel in the United Kingdom, The Mysterious Affair at Styles. The novel was released in the United States a few months earlier.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
World Health Esteem Month
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National Store Brands Month
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National Hobby Month
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National Hot Tea Month
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National Cbd Month
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National Slavery And Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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National Blood Donor Month
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National Menudo Month
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National Black Diamond Month
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National Bath Safety Month
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National Mentoring Month
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