What Month Is January?
January is the 1st month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 31 days. Below you'll find its position, season, zodiac signs, birthstone, name origin, and a calendar of January 2026.
January Is Month Number:
January = the 1st month of the year
Quick Facts About January
- Position in the Year: 1st month
- Month Number: 1
- Number of Days: 31
- Quarter: Q1
- Abbreviation: Jan (Jan.)
- Season (Northern Hemisphere): Winter
- Season (Southern Hemisphere): Summer
Where the Name "January" Comes From
The name January comes from Janus, the Roman god of doorways, gates, and new beginnings.
Zodiac Signs in January
Two star signs fall within January:
- Capricorn (until Jan 19)
- Aquarius (from Jan 20)
January Birthstone & Birth Flower
- Birthstone: Garnet
- Birth Flower: Carnation
January 2026 Calendar
| January 2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
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