January 2025 Calendar
Updated November 6, 2026 · Edited by the JanuaryCalendar.com team
January 2025 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).
2025 was an inauguration year: the 60th presidential inauguration took place on Monday, January 20, 2025.
- Starts
- Wednesday
- Ends
- Friday
- Days
- 31
- US working days
- 21
- UK working days
- 22
- Full moon
- Jan 13
January 2025
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1New Year's Day | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6First QuarterEpiphany | 7Orthodox Christmas | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13Full Moon | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20Inauguration DayMLK Day | 21Last Quarter | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29New MoonLunar New Year | 30 | 31 |
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 6Epiphany (Three Kings Day)
- Jan 6◐ First Quarter, 6:56 p.m. EST
- Jan 7Orthodox Christmas
- Jan 13○ Full Moon, 5:27 p.m. EST
- Jan 20Inauguration Day
- Jan 20Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Jan 21◑ Last Quarter, 3:31 p.m. EST
- Jan 29Lunar New Year (Year of the Snake)
- Jan 29● New Moon, 7:36 a.m. EST
January 2025 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 | Inauguration Day | 60th inauguration; federal holiday in the Washington, D.C. area (same day as MLK Day) |
| Jan 20 | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal holiday, third Monday |
| Jan 25 | Sat | Burns Night | 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 |
| Jan 29 | Wed | Lunar New Year (Year of the Snake) | Cultural |
See January bank holidays for the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and national days for daily observances.
Key dates
- Monday, January 13 – Full moon at 5:27 p.m. EST (22:27 UTC)
- Wednesday, January 15 – Q4 2024 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 | Monday, January 6 | 6:56 p.m. EST | Jan 06, 23:56 UTC |
| ○ Full Moon | Monday, January 13 | 5:27 p.m. EST | Jan 13, 22:27 UTC |
| ◑ Last Quarter | Tuesday, January 21 | 3:31 p.m. EST | Jan 21, 20:31 UTC |
| ● New Moon | Wednesday, January 29 | 7:36 a.m. EST | Jan 29, 12:36 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 2025 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 2025 |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 4 |
| Monday | 4 |
| Tuesday | 4 |
| Wednesday | 5 |
| Thursday | 5 |
| Friday | 5 |
| Saturday | 4 |
Same calendar as January 2025
January always has 31 days, so any January that starts on a Wednesday has the same layout. January 2025 matches January 2003, 2014, 2020, 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 2025 in history
- On January 7, 2025, the Palisades and Eaton wildfires broke out in Los Angeles County, California, and went on to destroy thousands of buildings.
- On January 19, 2025, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect in the Gaza Strip.
- On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States, in a ceremony moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda because of extreme cold.
- On January 29, 2025, an American Eagle passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter collided over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., killing all 67 people aboard both aircraft.
Printable January 2025 calendar
Frequently asked questions
What day does January 2025 start on?
January 2025 started on a Wednesday and ended on a Friday, January 31.
How many working days are in January 2025?
January 2025 had 21 working days in the US and 22 in England and Wales, out of 23 weekdays.
When is MLK Day in 2025?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day fell on Monday, January 20, 2025, the third Monday of January.
Is January 1, 2025 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 2025?
The full moon occurred on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 5:27 p.m. EST (22:27 UTC).
Which weekdays occur five times in January 2025?
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each occurred five times in January 2025.
2025 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