Day Guide for Monday January 5th 2026 What are the holidays on January 5th 2026?

This is our day guide for Monday January 5th 2026 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?

Holidays on January 5th 2026

Dominican Republic: Epiphany

In several countries in Latin America, Epiphany will be celebrated on the Monday after 6th January.

Kyrgyzstan: New Year Holidays

Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration

Observances on January 5th 2026

USA: National Thank God It’s Monday Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Thank God It’s Monday Day

USA: National Bird Day

An annual awareness campaign by the Avian Welfare Coalition to highlight the capture of wild birds for profit.

USA: National Whipped Cream Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Whipped Cream Day

Japan: Strawberry Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Strawberry Day

USA: Carver Day

This national day celebrates the life of George Washington carver, a great African American scientist.

International: Twelfth Night

It's time to take down those Christmas decorations for another year.

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General Information for January 5th 2026
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 5 of 2026
360 days left in 2026
Week 02 of the year
On this Day in History
1969 - The US rock singer Marilyn Manson is born.
1941 - Amy Johnson dies in an air crash during a flight from Blackpool to Kidlington when she loses her way in a storm.
1919 - Originally called the German Worker's Party, the Nazi Party is formed in Munich by Anton Drexler.