January 2020 Calendar
Updated November 6, 2026 · Edited by the JanuaryCalendar.com team
January 2020 started on Wednesday, January 1, and ended on Friday, January 31. It had 31 days — 23 weekdays and 8 weekend days — and 21 working days in the US after New Year's Day (Wed, Jan 1) and Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Mon, Jan 20).
- Starts
- Wednesday
- Ends
- Friday
- Days
- 31
- US working days
- 21
- UK working days
- 22
- Full moon
- Jan 10
January 2020
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1New Year's Day | 2First Quarter | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6Epiphany | 7Orthodox Christmas | 8 | 9 | 10Full Moon | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17Last Quarter | 18 |
| 19 | 20MLK Day | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24New Moon | 25Lunar New Year |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 2◐ First Quarter, 11:45 p.m. EST
- Jan 6Epiphany (Three Kings Day)
- Jan 7Orthodox Christmas
- Jan 10○ Full Moon, 2:21 p.m. EST
- Jan 17◑ Last Quarter, 7:58 a.m. EST
- Jan 20Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Jan 24● New Moon, 4:42 p.m. EST
- Jan 25Lunar New Year (Year of the Rat)
January 2020 holidays and observances
| Date | Day | Holiday or observance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wed | New Year's Day | Federal holiday |
| Jan 6 | Mon | Epiphany (Three Kings Day) | Religious |
| Jan 7 | Tue | Orthodox Christmas | Religious |
| Jan 14 | Tue | Orthodox New Year | Religious |
| Jan 15 | Wed | Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday | Cultural |
| Jan 20 | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal holiday, third Monday |
| Jan 25 | Sat | Burns Night | Cultural |
| Jan 25 | Sat | Lunar New Year (Year of the Rat) | Cultural |
| Jan 26 | Sun | Australia Day | Public holiday (Australia) observed Mon, Jan 27 |
| Jan 26 | Sun | Republic Day | Public holiday (India) |
| Jan 27 | Mon | International Holocaust Remembrance Day | UN observance |
See January bank holidays for the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and national days for daily observances.
Key dates
- Friday, January 10 – Full moon at 2:21 p.m. EST (19:21 UTC)
- Wednesday, January 15 – Q4 2019 estimated tax payment due (IRS deadlines)
- Friday, January 31 – W-2 and 1099-NEC forms due to workers and the IRS/SSA
- Friday, January 31 – UK Self Assessment tax return and payment deadline
Moon phases
| Phase | Date (Eastern) | Time (EST) | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ◐ First Quarter | Thursday, January 2 | 11:45 p.m. EST | Jan 03, 04:45 UTC |
| ○ Full Moon | Friday, January 10 | 2:21 p.m. EST | Jan 10, 19:21 UTC |
| ◑ Last Quarter | Friday, January 17 | 7:58 a.m. EST | Jan 17, 12:58 UTC |
| ● New Moon | Friday, January 24 | 4:42 p.m. EST | Jan 24, 21:42 UTC |
Times calculated for Eastern Standard Time (UTC−5). About the Wolf Moon.
Week numbers
| ISO week | Dates in January | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | January 1 – 5 | Wed – Sun |
| Week 2 | January 6 – 12 | Mon – Sun |
| Week 3 | January 13 – 19 | Mon – Sun |
| Week 4 | January 20 – 26 | Mon – Sun |
| Week 5 | January 27 – 31 | Mon – Fri |
ISO 8601 weeks start on Monday. How week numbers work.
Working days and weekdays
January 2020 had 21 working days in the United States (23 weekdays minus federal holidays on weekdays) and 22 in England and Wales. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday occurred five times; every other weekday occurred four times.
| Weekday | Times in January 2020 |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 4 |
| Monday | 4 |
| Tuesday | 4 |
| Wednesday | 5 |
| Thursday | 5 |
| Friday | 5 |
| Saturday | 4 |
Same calendar as January 2020
January always has 31 days, so any January that starts on a Wednesday has the same layout. January 2020 matches January 2003, 2014, 2025, 2031, 2042, 2048. A printed calendar from any of those years can be reused for January — but check holidays such as MLK Day, which always lands on the third Monday.
January 2020 in history
- On January 3, 2020, a US drone strike near Baghdad International Airport killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani.
- On January 26, 2020, former NBA star Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.
- On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
- On January 31, 2020, the United Kingdom formally left the European Union.
Printable January 2020 calendar
Frequently asked questions
What day does January 2020 start on?
January 2020 started on a Wednesday and ended on a Friday, January 31.
How many working days are in January 2020?
January 2020 had 21 working days in the US and 22 in England and Wales, out of 23 weekdays.
When is MLK Day in 2020?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day fell on Monday, January 20, 2020, the third Monday of January.
Is January 1, 2020 a federal holiday?
Yes. New Year's Day is a US federal holiday. It fell on a Wednesday.
When is the full moon in January 2020?
The full moon occurred on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 2:21 p.m. EST (19:21 UTC).
Which weekdays occur five times in January 2020?
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each occurred five times in January 2020.
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- 2036Starts Tuesday
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- 2038Starts Friday
- 2039Starts Saturday
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