January 2022 Calendar
Updated November 6, 2026 · Edited by the JanuaryCalendar.com team
January 2022 started on Saturday, January 1, and ended on Monday, January 31. It had 31 days — 21 weekdays and 10 weekend days — and 20 working days in the US after Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Mon, Jan 17).
Because January 1 fell on a Saturday, the federal New Year's Day holiday was observed on Friday, December 31, 2021.
- Starts
- Saturday
- Ends
- Monday
- Days
- 31
- US working days
- 20
- UK working days
- 20
- Full moon
- Jan 17
January 2022
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1New Year's Day | ||||||
| 2New Moon | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6Epiphany | 7Orthodox Christmas | 8 |
| 9First Quarter | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17Full MoonMLK Day | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25Last Quarter | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 | 31 |
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 2● New Moon, 1:34 p.m. EST
- Jan 6Epiphany (Three Kings Day)
- Jan 7Orthodox Christmas
- Jan 9◐ First Quarter, 1:11 p.m. EST
- Jan 17Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Jan 17○ Full Moon, 6:49 p.m. EST
- Jan 25◑ Last Quarter, 8:41 a.m. EST
January 2022 holidays and observances
| Date | Day | Holiday or observance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Sat | New Year's Day | Falls on Saturday; federal offices close Friday, December 31, 2021 |
| Jan 6 | Thu | Epiphany (Three Kings Day) | Religious |
| Jan 7 | Fri | Orthodox Christmas | Religious |
| Jan 14 | Fri | Orthodox New Year | Religious |
| Jan 15 | Sat | Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday | Cultural |
| Jan 17 | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal holiday, third Monday |
| Jan 25 | Tue | Burns Night | Cultural |
| Jan 26 | Wed | Australia Day | Public holiday (Australia) |
| Jan 26 | Wed | Republic Day | Public holiday (India) |
| Jan 27 | Thu | International Holocaust Remembrance Day | UN observance |
Lunar New Year (Year of the Tiger) fell on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, so it was not in January this year. Lunar New Year dates.
See January bank holidays for the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and national days for daily observances.
Key dates
- Monday, January 17 – Full moon at 6:49 p.m. EST (23:49 UTC)
- Tuesday, January 18 – Q4 2021 estimated tax payment due (IRS deadlines)
- Monday, January 31 – W-2 and 1099-NEC forms due to workers and the IRS/SSA
- Monday, January 31 – UK Self Assessment tax return and payment deadline
Moon phases
| Phase | Date (Eastern) | Time (EST) | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● New Moon | Sunday, January 2 | 1:34 p.m. EST | Jan 02, 18:34 UTC |
| ◐ First Quarter | Sunday, January 9 | 1:11 p.m. EST | Jan 09, 18:11 UTC |
| ○ Full Moon | Monday, January 17 | 6:49 p.m. EST | Jan 17, 23:49 UTC |
| ◑ Last Quarter | Tuesday, January 25 | 8:41 a.m. EST | Jan 25, 13:41 UTC |
Times calculated for Eastern Standard Time (UTC−5). About the Wolf Moon.
Week numbers
| ISO week | Dates in January | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Week 52 of 2021 | January 1 – 2 | Sat – Sun |
| Week 1 | January 3 – 9 | Mon – Sun |
| Week 2 | January 10 – 16 | Mon – Sun |
| Week 3 | January 17 – 23 | Mon – Sun |
| Week 4 | January 24 – 30 | Mon – Sun |
| Week 5 | January 31 | Mon |
ISO 8601 weeks start on Monday. How week numbers work.
Working days and weekdays
January 2022 had 20 working days in the United States (21 weekdays minus federal holidays on weekdays) and 20 in England and Wales. Monday, Saturday and Sunday occurred five times; every other weekday occurred four times.
| Weekday | Times in January 2022 |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 |
| Monday | 5 |
| Tuesday | 4 |
| Wednesday | 4 |
| Thursday | 4 |
| Friday | 4 |
| Saturday | 5 |
Same calendar as January 2022
January always has 31 days, so any January that starts on a Saturday has the same layout. January 2022 matches January 2000, 2005, 2011, 2028, 2033, 2039, 2050. 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 2022 in history
- On January 1, 2022, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, a trade agreement among Asia-Pacific countries, entered into force.
- On January 15, 2022, the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai volcano in Tonga erupted, sending tsunami waves across the Pacific Ocean.
- On January 18, 2022, Microsoft announced a deal to acquire video game publisher Activision Blizzard for about $68.7 billion.
- On January 24, 2022, the James Webb Space Telescope arrived at its orbit around the second Sun–Earth Lagrange point (L2), about 1 million miles from Earth.
Printable January 2022 calendar
Frequently asked questions
What day does January 2022 start on?
January 2022 started on a Saturday and ended on a Monday, January 31.
How many working days are in January 2022?
January 2022 had 20 working days in the US and 20 in England and Wales, out of 21 weekdays.
When is MLK Day in 2022?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day fell on Monday, January 17, 2022, the third Monday of January.
Is January 1, 2022 a federal holiday?
Yes. New Year's Day is a US federal holiday. Because it fell on a Saturday, federal offices were closed on Friday, December 31, 2021.
When is the full moon in January 2022?
The full moon occurred on Monday, January 17, 2022 at 6:49 p.m. EST (23:49 UTC).
Which weekdays occur five times in January 2022?
Monday, Saturday and Sunday each occurred five times in January 2022.
2022 calendar by month
January calendars for other years
- 2020Starts Wednesday
- 2021Starts Friday
- 2022Starts Saturday
- 2023Starts Sunday
- 2024Starts Monday
- 2025Starts Wednesday
- 2026Starts Thursday
- 2027Starts Friday
- 2028Starts Saturday
- 2029Starts Monday
- 2030Starts Tuesday
- 2031Starts Wednesday
- 2032Starts Thursday
- 2033Starts Saturday
- 2034Starts Sunday
- 2035Starts Monday
- 2036Starts Tuesday
- 2037Starts Thursday
- 2038Starts Friday
- 2039Starts Saturday
- 2040Starts Sunday