January 2026 Editor's Calendar

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Important Dates

2026/1/1

  New Year's Day

2026/1/4

World Braille Day

Raises awareness of Braille and the rights of visually impaired individuals.

2026/1/5

  Minor Cold

Minor Cold is an important solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar, marking the change of seasons.

2026/1/11

International Thank You Day

Encourages people to express gratitude and appreciation to others on this day.

2026/1/14

Diary Day

Spend New Year's Eve together as a couple! Make New Year's wishes under the fireworks! A few days later, on January 14th, don't forget "Diary Day"! Take this opportunity to exchange diaries that can record a whole year of love stories, symbolizing that the two will walk hand in hand through the coming year and create more wonderful memories.

2026/1/16

World Religion Day

Promotes dialogue and understanding among different religions to encourage peaceful coexistence.

2026/1/20

  Major Cold

Major Cold is an important solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar, marking the change of seasons.

2026/1/21

International Hug Day

Encourages everyone to give each other hugs on this day to spread love and care.

2026/1/24

International Day of Education

Raises awareness of the importance of education for social development and promotes educational accessibility.

2026/1/25

World Leprosy Day

The last Sunday of January. This day aims to raise awareness about leprosy and eliminate discrimination against people affected by leprosy. It was initiated in 1954 by French philanthropist Raoul Follereau and is widely commemorated worldwide.

2026/1/26

International Customs Day

2026/1/27

Laba Festival

Lunar December 8th. The most well-known custom on this day is drinking Laba porridge, made from various grains and beans, symbolizing harvest and good fortune. Additionally, the Laba Festival is related to Buddhism, regarded as the day when Buddha attained enlightenment. Therefore, Buddhist temples often distribute Laba porridge to believers on this day. The festival originated from ancestor worship and prayers for a good harvest, gradually integrating Buddhist culture over time.

Thought Directions and Key Topics

New Year's Day, year-end party, new hopes, year-end bonus, plans, small goals, striving, snow, New Year atmosphere, home, return date, New Year shopping, Spring Festival travel rush, journey home, trip, returning home

Zodiac Topics

Capricorn 12/22-1/19

Aquarius 1/20-2/18

Festival Topics

Year-end party, New Year's Day, Lunar New Year, winter vacation

Solar Terms

2026/1/6

Minor Cold

The weather gradually becomes cold, but not the coldest yet.

2026/1/21

Major Cold

The coldest period of the year, with biting cold.

Taiwan Food & Travel

Hot spring bathing, strawberry picking, snow viewing at Hehuanshan, sunrise at Alishan, hot pot dining, biennial butterfly watching

Consumer Spending

New Year goods, cleaning, decorations, home cleaning, gift boxes, New Year resolutions, planners, warm clothing, winter camps, international book fair