National and International Days in January 2025

The arrival of January 2025 brings new hopes, resolutions, and significant events. Each day holds its importance, and several special days are celebrated nationally and internationally. These are crucial for awareness and are also useful for competitive examinations. Below is the detailed list of significant days in January 2025.

National Important Days in January 2025

Date	Important Day	Description
1 January	New Year’s Day	Celebrated worldwide, marking the beginning of a new year with hope and resolutions.
3 January	Savitribai Phule Jayanti	First Female Teacher, who revolutionized women’s education and contributed immensely to social reforms.
9 January	Pravasi Bharatiya Divas	Dedicated to Indians living abroad who contribute to India’s development, commemorating Mahatma Gandhi’s return to India from South Africa in 1915.
11 January	Lal Bahadur Shastri Death Anniversary	Honoring the simplicity and leadership of India’s second Prime Minister, known for his slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.”
11-17 January	National Road Safety Week	A week-long campaign to spread awareness about road safety.
12 January	National Youth Day	Celebrated on Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary to inspire youth and honor his contributions.
15 January	Indian Army Day	Recognizing the bravery and sacrifices of the Indian Army, celebrated with parades and tributes.
17 January	Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti	Commemorates the birth of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru.
21 January	Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya Foundation Day	Celebrates the formation of these states in 1972.
23 January	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti	Remembering Netaji’s role in India’s freedom struggle and his famous slogan, “Give me blood, and I will give you freedom.”
24 January	National Girl Child Day	Spreading awareness about girls’ rights, education, and equality, aiming to eliminate discrimination.
25 January	National Tourism Day	Promotes India’s cultural diversity and sustainable tourism with the theme “Sustainable Journeys, Timeless Memories” in 2025.
25 January	National Voter’s Day	Encourages citizens to participate in democracy by exercising their voting rights.
26 January	Republic Day	Celebrates the adoption of India’s Constitution in 1950 with grand parades showcasing the nation’s cultural diversity.
27 January	National Geographic Day	Aims to foster interest in geography and earth sciences.
28 January	Lala Lajpat Rai Jayanti	Honors the patriotism and sacrifice of Lala Lajpat Rai, also known as “Punjab Kesari.”
28 January	K. M. Cariappa Jayanti	Commemorates India’s first Army Chief, General K. M. Cariappa.
29 January	Indian Newspaper Day	Acknowledges the significance of press freedom and journalism.
30 January	Martyrs’ Day	Observes Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary and pays tribute to all martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

International Important Days in January 2025

Date	Event	Description
1 January	New Year’s Day	A global celebration marking the start of the new year with joy and resolutions.
1 January	Global Family Day	Promotes peace and unity by viewing the world as one family, fostering brotherhood and inclusivity.
4 January	World Braille Day	Highlights the significance of Braille for visually impaired individuals and their rights to education and inclusion.
6 January	War Orphans Day	Draws attention to the plight of children orphaned by wars and emphasizes their need for support and protection.
10 January	World Hindi Day	Promotes Hindi on a global platform, marking the day the first World Hindi Conference was held in 1975.
24 January	International Education Day	Highlights the importance of education as a fundamental human right and a tool for achieving global peace and development.
26 January	International Customs Day	Celebrates customs services worldwide, recognizing their role in global trade.
27 January	International Holocaust Remembrance Day	Pays tribute to Holocaust victims and reminds the world of the atrocities to prevent such tragedies from recurring.
28 January	Data Privacy Day	Raises awareness about personal data protection and encourages steps to safeguard digital identities.

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