Day Guide for Wednesday January 7th 2026 What are the holidays on January 7th 2026?

This is our day guide for Wednesday January 7th 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 7th 2026

International: Orthodox Christmas

The Orthodox Church recognises January 7th as the day that Jesus was born

International: Coptic Christmas

The Coptic Orthodox Church recognises 7 January as the day that Jesus was born

Cambodia: Victory over Genocide Day

Victory over Genocide Day is a public holiday in Cambodia on January 7th. It marks the end of the Khmer Rouge regime in 1979

Ghana: Constitution Day

Constitution Day is a public holiday in Ghana set aside to mark the coming into effect of the 1992 Constitution and the birth of the Fourth Republic.

Romania: Synaxis of St. John the Baptist

St. John the Baptist is one of the most important figures in the New Testament.

Observances on January 7th 2026

Italy: Flag Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Flag Day

USA: National Bobblehead Day

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

USA: National Tempura Day

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

USA: Harlem Globetrotter's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Harlem Globetrotter's Day.

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General Information for January 7th 2026
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 7 of 2026
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On this Day in History
1991 - Having been jailed and fined for filling in false tax returns, baseball legend Pete Rose is released from prison.
Every year - The season of the Japanese New Year ends today.