January 2024 Calendar
Updated November 6, 2026 · Edited by the JanuaryCalendar.com team
January 2024 started on Monday, January 1, and ended on Wednesday, January 31. It had 31 days — 23 weekdays and 8 weekend days — and 21 working days in the US after New Year's Day (Mon, Jan 1) and Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Mon, Jan 15).
- Starts
- Monday
- Ends
- Wednesday
- Days
- 31
- US working days
- 21
- UK working days
- 22
- Full moon
- Jan 25
January 2024
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1New Year's Day | 2 | 3Last Quarter | 4 | 5 | 6Epiphany | |
| 7Orthodox Christmas | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11New Moon | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15MLK Day | 16 | 17First Quarter | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25Full Moon | 26 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 3◑ Last Quarter, 10:30 p.m. EST
- Jan 6Epiphany (Three Kings Day)
- Jan 7Orthodox Christmas
- Jan 11● New Moon, 6:57 a.m. EST
- Jan 15Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Jan 17◐ First Quarter, 10:53 p.m. EST
- Jan 25○ Full Moon, 12:54 p.m. EST
January 2024 holidays and observances
| Date | Day | Holiday or observance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Mon | New Year's Day | Federal holiday |
| Jan 6 | Sat | Epiphany (Three Kings Day) | Religious |
| Jan 7 | Sun | Orthodox Christmas | Religious |
| Jan 14 | Sun | Orthodox New Year | Religious |
| Jan 15 | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal holiday, third Monday |
| Jan 15 | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday | Cultural |
| Jan 25 | Thu | Burns Night | Cultural |
| Jan 26 | Fri | Australia Day | Public holiday (Australia) |
| Jan 26 | Fri | Republic Day | Public holiday (India) |
| Jan 27 | Sat | International Holocaust Remembrance Day | UN observance |
Lunar New Year (Year of the Dragon) fell on Saturday, February 10, 2024, 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
- Tuesday, January 16 – Q4 2023 estimated tax payment due (IRS deadlines)
- Thursday, January 25 – Full moon at 12:54 p.m. EST (17:54 UTC)
- Wednesday, January 31 – W-2 and 1099-NEC forms due to workers and the IRS/SSA
- Wednesday, January 31 – UK Self Assessment tax return and payment deadline
Moon phases
| Phase | Date (Eastern) | Time (EST) | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ◑ Last Quarter | Wednesday, January 3 | 10:30 p.m. EST | Jan 04, 03:30 UTC |
| ● New Moon | Thursday, January 11 | 6:57 a.m. EST | Jan 11, 11:57 UTC |
| ◐ First Quarter | Wednesday, January 17 | 10:53 p.m. EST | Jan 18, 03:53 UTC |
| ○ Full Moon | Thursday, January 25 | 12:54 p.m. EST | Jan 25, 17:54 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 – 7 | Mon – Sun |
| Week 2 | January 8 – 14 | Mon – Sun |
| Week 3 | January 15 – 21 | Mon – Sun |
| Week 4 | January 22 – 28 | Mon – Sun |
| Week 5 | January 29 – 31 | Mon – Wed |
ISO 8601 weeks start on Monday. How week numbers work.
Working days and weekdays
January 2024 had 21 working days in the United States (23 weekdays minus federal holidays on weekdays) and 22 in England and Wales. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday occurred five times; every other weekday occurred four times.
| Weekday | Times in January 2024 |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 4 |
| Monday | 5 |
| Tuesday | 5 |
| Wednesday | 5 |
| Thursday | 4 |
| Friday | 4 |
| Saturday | 4 |
Same calendar as January 2024
January always has 31 days, so any January that starts on a Monday has the same layout. January 2024 matches January 2001, 2007, 2018, 2029, 2035, 2046. 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 2024 in history
- On January 1, 2024, a powerful earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
- On January 5, 2024, a door plug blew out of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, a Boeing 737 MAX 9, shortly after takeoff from Portland, Oregon.
- On January 13, 2024, Lai Ching-te won Taiwan's presidential election.
- On January 14, 2024, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark abdicated, and her son became King Frederik X.
Printable January 2024 calendar
Frequently asked questions
What day does January 2024 start on?
January 2024 started on a Monday and ended on a Wednesday, January 31.
How many working days are in January 2024?
January 2024 had 21 working days in the US and 22 in England and Wales, out of 23 weekdays.
When is MLK Day in 2024?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day fell on Monday, January 15, 2024, the third Monday of January.
Is January 1, 2024 a federal holiday?
Yes. New Year's Day is a US federal holiday. It fell on a Monday.
When is the full moon in January 2024?
The full moon occurred on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 12:54 p.m. EST (17:54 UTC).
Which weekdays occur five times in January 2024?
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday each occurred five times in January 2024.
2024 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