Day Guide for Thursday January 15th 2026 What are the holidays on January 15th 2026?

This is our day guide for Thursday January 15th 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 15th 2026

International: Tamil Thai Pongal Day

A popular harvest and thanksgiving festival marking the start of spring

Belize: George Price Day

A public holiday dedicated to the Father of the Nation and National Hero.

Regional

India (regional): Sankranti

A harvest festival marking the start of spring.

Regional

India (regional): Public Holiday

Maharashtra. A public holiday in 29 constituencies for Civic Elections.

Malawi: John Chilembwe Day

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.

Oman: Ascension Day

Marks the ascension to power of the current Sultan in January 2021.

Uganda: Public Holiday

To allow all registered voters to participate in the general elections

Observances on January 15th 2026

USA: National Hat Day

If you want to get ahead, get a hat!

USA: National Strawberry Ice Cream Day

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

USA: National Bagel Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bagel and Lox Day

Croatia: Day of International Recognition

Find out the dates and history of Day of International Recognition in Croatia

Romania: National Culture Day

Discover the significance of National Culture Day in Romania and Moldova, a beautiful celebration of heritage held every January 15th to honor the legendary poet

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General Information for January 15th 2026
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 15 of 2026
350 days left in 2026
Week 03 of the year
On this Day in History
1959 - Legendary tenor saxophonist John Coltrane makes his first recording for Atlantic Records, working with Milt Jackson.
1947 - Beth Short is brutally murdered; newspapers dubbed the crime the Black Dahlia Murder.
1923 - Writer and humourist Ivor Cutler is born in Ibrox, Glasgow.