January 26
Holidays
64 holidays recorded on January 26 throughout history
Quote of the Day
“Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid, one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory.”
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A sprawling tent city erupts in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
A sprawling tent city erupts in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Activists from 117 countries crowd together, speaking dozens of languages, united against corporate globalization. And they're not just talking—they're reimagining how global society might work. Indigenous leaders stand alongside labor organizers, environmentalists beside human rights advocates. No World Bank. No corporate sponsors. Just pure, radical collaborative dreaming. Thousands of workshops, panels, and conversations spark a different vision of global connection: horizontal, democratic, grassroots-powered.
A day of complicated celebration.
A day of complicated celebration. For Indigenous Australians, it marks the painful beginning of British colonization — the moment Captain Arthur Phillip raised the Union Jack at Sydney Cove in 1788. And for many white Australians, it's a barbecue and beach day. But beneath the sunscreen and cricket, a deep national conversation churns about whose history gets remembered. Some call it "Invasion Day," a reminder that the continent's first peoples survived centuries of brutal displacement. Not a simple party. Not even close.
Catholics honor Saints Timothy and Titus today, two of the Apostle Paul’s closest companions and earliest church leaders.
Catholics honor Saints Timothy and Titus today, two of the Apostle Paul’s closest companions and earliest church leaders. By celebrating these figures together, the Church highlights the transition from the apostolic era to the establishment of structured episcopal governance, grounding modern ecclesiastical authority in the direct mentorship of the New Testament’s primary missionary.
She didn't just become a nun—she transformed her royal privilege into radical service.
She didn't just become a nun—she transformed her royal privilege into radical service. At 3 years old, Margaret was literally dedicated to God by her parents, a royal bargain during a war with the Mongols. But unlike most aristocratic women of her time, she refused comfort: wearing rough habits, scrubbing floors, and caring for society's most broken. Dominican sisters watched in shock as this Hungarian princess chose brutal self-discipline over palace luxury. She washed lepers' wounds, slept on wooden planks, and spent hours in prayer—all before dying at just 29. Her devotion wasn't performance. It was pure transformation.
Romans concluded the Sementivae by offering sacrifices to Ceres and Terra, the deities of grain and earth.
Romans concluded the Sementivae by offering sacrifices to Ceres and Terra, the deities of grain and earth. By invoking these powers, farmers sought divine protection for their newly sown seeds, ensuring the agricultural cycle remained unbroken. This ritual solidified the connection between Roman civic life and the seasonal rhythms essential for the empire's food supply.
A day when tanks roll down the capital's streets and 25 states unfurl their cultural banners.
A day when tanks roll down the capital's streets and 25 states unfurl their cultural banners. The world's largest democracy celebrates its constitution with a thundering military parade where fighter jets slice the sky in perfect formation. But beyond the spectacle lies a profound moment: January 26th marks India's transformation from British colonial rule to a sovereign nation that chose democracy, diversity, and self-determination. And what a choice it was — 1.4 billion people, 22 official languages, countless traditions, united under one constitutional dream.
A Burgundian monk who didn't just pray—he revolutionized cheese-making.
A Burgundian monk who didn't just pray—he revolutionized cheese-making. Alberic founded the Cistercian monastery of Cîteaux and created the legendary Époisses cheese, a pungent delicacy so powerful it was banned from public transportation. But this wasn't just about food. He transformed monastic agricultural practices, turning barren lands into thriving farms. And his cheese? So intense that legend says it could make a stone weep. Monks: not just contemplative, but culinary innovators.
A Latina powerhouse who shocked Roman society, Paula renounced her wealthy widow's life to become a radical scholar a…
A Latina powerhouse who shocked Roman society, Paula renounced her wealthy widow's life to become a radical scholar and religious pilgrim. She sold everything, traveled to Bethlehem, and became Saint Jerome's closest theological collaborator — at a time when women weren't supposed to read, let alone translate biblical texts. But Paula didn't just support Jerome; she was his intellectual equal, founding monasteries and championing female theological education. Her radical commitment meant living in poverty by choice, dedicating her considerable resources and brilliant mind to spiritual scholarship when most women were confined to domestic roles.
Bullets and bravery toppled a dictator.
Bullets and bravery toppled a dictator. Idi Amin's eight-year reign of terror ended when Tanzanian troops and Ugandan exiles marched into Kampala, forcing the brutal president's escape. And what an escape: Amin fled wearing traditional Arab robes, eventually landing in Saudi Arabia. But this wasn't just a military victory—it was a national exhale. Thousands had been murdered, entire communities destroyed. The liberation meant more than territory. It meant breathing again.
The world's largest democracy celebrates its constitutional birthday.
The world's largest democracy celebrates its constitutional birthday. Drafted in just 166 days by 299 members, India's constitution transformed a colonized territory into a radical experiment in self-governance. And what an experiment: a multilingual, multi-religious nation choosing democracy when most predicted fragmentation. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the constitution's chief architect, came from an untouchable caste and designed a document guaranteeing fundamental rights to every citizen—regardless of caste, religion, or economic status. A profound act of collective imagination.
Two obscure saints.
Two obscure saints. One a monastery founder. The other a companion to the apostle Paul. Timothy and Titus weren't just sidekicks — they were Paul's troubleshooters, dispatched to early Christian communities wrestling with theological growing pains. And Alberic? A Benedictine monk who helped establish the monastery of Cîteaux, sparking a monastic reform movement that would reshape medieval spiritual life. Quiet men. Massive impact.
Juan Pablo Duarte didn't just dream of freedom—he plotted revolution in secret societies, sketching Dominican indepen…
Juan Pablo Duarte didn't just dream of freedom—he plotted revolution in secret societies, sketching Dominican independence plans by candlelight while Spanish colonial authorities thought him just another educated young man. His Trinitario movement recruited fellow intellectuals in whispered meetings, transforming intellectual frustration into a liberation movement that would split the island from Spanish control. And when revolution came, it wasn't with massive armies but with strategic alliances and burning conviction. One man's vision: a nation born from intellectual rebellion.
India India: Día de la República.
India India: Día de la República.
Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Domingo Nacional de la Biblia (2025).
Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Domingo Nacional de la Biblia (2025). Se celebra el cuarto domingo de enero.
Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Día de los Cónyuges.(en inglés: National Spouses Day).
Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Día de los Cónyuges.(en inglés: National Spouses Day).
Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Día del Jugo Verde.(en inglés: National Green Juice Day).
Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Día del Jugo Verde.(en inglés: National Green Juice Day).
Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Día de la Diversión en el Trabajo.(en inglés: National Fun at Work Day).
Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Día de la Diversión en el Trabajo.(en inglés: National Fun at Work Day).
Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Día del Dulce de Cacahuetes o Maní.(en inglés: National Peanut Brittle Day).
Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Día del Dulce de Cacahuetes o Maní.(en inglés: National Peanut Brittle Day).
Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Día de la Salud y el Ejercicio Preescolar.(en inglés: National Preschool Health & Fitn…
Estados Unidos Estados Unidos: Día de la Salud y el Ejercicio Preescolar.(en inglés: National Preschool Health & Fitness Day).
Xénophon († VIe siècle), avec son épouse Marie et leurs fils Jean et Arcade, famille sénatoriale de Constantinople.
Xénophon († VIe siècle), avec son épouse Marie et leurs fils Jean et Arcade, famille sénatoriale de Constantinople.
Santos Jenofonte, María, Juan y Arcadio de Jerusalén (s.
Santos Jenofonte, María, Juan y Arcadio de Jerusalén (s. VI).
San Alberico de Choris, abad (1109).
San Alberico de Choris, abad (1109).
San Agustín Erlandsön, obispo (1188).
San Agustín Erlandsön, obispo (1188).
Beata María de la Dive, mártir (1794).
Beata María de la Dive, mártir (1794).
Christian feast day: Saint Alberic of Cîteaux
Christian feast day: Saint Alberic of Cîteaux
Beato Miguel Kozal, obispo y mártir (1943).
Beato Miguel Kozal, obispo y mártir (1943).
Etienne Harding († 1134), abbé de Cîteaux originaire d'Angleterre - fêté aussi le 17 avril et 28 mars.
Etienne Harding († 1134), abbé de Cîteaux originaire d'Angleterre - fêté aussi le 17 avril et 28 mars.
رأس السنة الكورية في كوريا.
رأس السنة الكورية في كوريا.
عيد الاستقلال في أوغندا.
عيد الاستقلال في أوغندا.
Marie de la Dive († 1794), bienheureuse laïque française martyre à Angers.
Marie de la Dive († 1794), bienheureuse laïque française martyre à Angers.
Día Internacional del Community Manager (2026).
Día Internacional del Community Manager (2026). Se celebra cada cuarto lunes de enero.
José Gabriel Brochero († 1914), prêtre argentin.
José Gabriel Brochero († 1914), prêtre argentin.
Kirchliche Gedenktage Hl.
Kirchliche Gedenktage Hl. Silas, Begleiter des Apostels Paulus (evangelisch: ELCA)
Día Mundial contra la Lepra.
Día Mundial contra la Lepra. (2025).Se recuerda el último domingo de enero de cada año.
Namenstage Edith, Paula, Robert, Tim
Namenstage Edith, Paula, Robert, Tim
Día Mundial de la Enfermedad de Kawasaki.
Día Mundial de la Enfermedad de Kawasaki. Catalogada como rara y que afecta a niños pequeños, menores de 5 años. El objetivo de esta fecha es dar visibilidad a la enfermedad y apoyar a los pacientes y a sus familias que tienen que lidiar con los síntomas de esta patología.
Día Mundial del Pescador.
Día Mundial del Pescador. Este día reconoce y homenajea a todos los pescadores, tanto profesionales como aficionados, destacando su labor, el desafío de su trabajo y la importancia de la pesca para la alimentación global.
Día Internacional de la Energía Limpia.
Día Internacional de la Energía Limpia. Proclamado por la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas para conmemorar el aniversario de la fundación de la Agencia Internacional de Energías Renovables (IRENA) en el año 2009.
Día Internacional de la Aduana.
Día Internacional de la Aduana. En conmemoración al día en que se realizó la sesión inaugural del Comité de Cooperación Aduanera (CCC) en 1953.
Día Mundial de la Educación Ambiental.Se conmemora anualmente el 26 de enero buscando «despertar la conciencia de las…
Día Mundial de la Educación Ambiental.Se conmemora anualmente el 26 de enero buscando «despertar la conciencia de las personas sobre los problemas ambientales, lo que les permite ser identificados tanto a nivel mundial como local».
Extrême-Orient : date possible pour le début du nouvel an asiatique entre 20 janvier et 20 février au gré de la Lune.
Extrême-Orient : date possible pour le début du nouvel an asiatique entre 20 janvier et 20 février au gré de la Lune.
Auxile († Ve siècle), 4e évêque de Fréjus, martyrisé sur ordre du roi Euric / Évaric.
Auxile († Ve siècle), 4e évêque de Fréjus, martyrisé sur ordre du roi Euric / Évaric.
Conan de Man († 648), moine d'Iona qui évangélisa l'île de Man dont il fut l'évêque.
Conan de Man († 648), moine d'Iona qui évangélisa l'île de Man dont il fut l'évêque.
Aniversário do município de Nova Venécia, Espírito Santo
Aniversário do município de Nova Venécia, Espírito Santo
Aniversário do município de Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul
Aniversário do município de Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul
Aniversário do município de Fazenda Rio Grande, Paraná
Aniversário do município de Fazenda Rio Grande, Paraná
Aniversário dos municípios de Bela Vista do Piauí, Caridade do Piauí, Lagoa de São Francisco e Sebastião Leal, Piauí
Aniversário dos municípios de Bela Vista do Piauí, Caridade do Piauí, Lagoa de São Francisco e Sebastião Leal, Piauí
Dia dos Deuses Lares, os espíritos guardiães que protegem e habitam as casas ou lares.
Dia dos Deuses Lares, os espíritos guardiães que protegem e habitam as casas ou lares.
Roberto de Molesme
Roberto de Molesme
Gabriel de Jérusalem († 490), abbé du monastère féminin de Saint-Étienne à Jérusalem.
Gabriel de Jérusalem († 490), abbé du monastère féminin de Saint-Étienne à Jérusalem.
Mélanie l'Ancienne († 410), veuve romaine, grand-mère paternelle de Mélanie la Jeune.
Mélanie l'Ancienne († 410), veuve romaine, grand-mère paternelle de Mélanie la Jeune.
Sévérien de Mende († IIIe siècle), 1er évêque de Mende et du pays des Gabales futur Gévaudan.
Sévérien de Mende († IIIe siècle), 1er évêque de Mende et du pays des Gabales futur Gévaudan.
Théogène d'Hippone († 260), évêque d'Hippone, martyr avec trente-six autres compagnons.
Théogène d'Hippone († 260), évêque d'Hippone, martyr avec trente-six autres compagnons.
Aux Xenophon, Xénophon.
Aux Xenophon, Xénophon.
et aux Tita, Tite, Titus etc.
et aux Tita, Tite, Titus etc.
Aux Polycarpe, sinon avec les Paule ci-dessus.
Aux Polycarpe, sinon avec les Paule ci-dessus.
Aux Mélanie et ses variantes ou dérivés : Mélane, Melania, Mélania, Melany, Mélinda, Melina, Mélina, Mélinée, Melusin…
Aux Mélanie et ses variantes ou dérivés : Mélane, Melania, Mélania, Melany, Mélinda, Melina, Mélina, Mélinée, Melusina, Mélusina, Mélusine, Milla, Millicent, Millie, Molly, etc. (voir encore les Melaine de Rennes, plutôt au masculin et désormais les 6 novembre plutôt que les 6 janvier).
éventuellement aux Gaïa, Tellus, Terra, Terre.
éventuellement aux Gaïa, Tellus, Terra, Terre.
Albéric et ses variantes ou dérivés : Auberi, Aubéri, Aubérie, Aubery(e), Aubéry(e), Aubry, etc. (les Aubin et varian…
Albéric et ses variantes ou dérivés : Auberi, Aubéri, Aubérie, Aubery(e), Aubéry(e), Aubry, etc. (les Aubin et variantes étant plutôt des 1er mars ; les Albert, Aubert et variantes plutôt des 15 novembre).
David de Géorgie († 1125 ou 1130), roi de Géorgie dans le Caucase, qui édifia le monastère de Ghélati (autre Saint Da…
David de Géorgie († 1125 ou 1130), roi de Géorgie dans le Caucase, qui édifia le monastère de Ghélati (autre Saint David les 29 décembre, en catholicité).
Théoritgide († VIIe siècle), moniale anglaise.
Théoritgide († VIIe siècle), moniale anglaise.
San Teógenes de Hipona, mártir (c.
San Teógenes de Hipona, mártir (c. 257).
Panamá Panamá: Día del Ingeniero y Arquitecto.
Panamá Panamá: Día del Ingeniero y Arquitecto. Esta fecha conmemora la promulgación de la Ley 15/59, que creó la Junta Técnica de Ingeniería y Arquitectura, reconociendo la contribución de estos profesionales al desarrollo del país.
México México: Día del Chef.
México México: Día del Chef.