Important Days in January 2022, List of National & International Days and Dates

New Year is just around the corner and everyone has started working on their resolutions already may that be to read more or exercise often etc. With a vision of becoming a better person and achieving more success, let’s welcome 2022 with open arms. Read the whole article to find out what important dates are upon us and what is their significance. This will help you make the most of the situation and also enrich your general knowledge.

Important Days in January 2022

Candidates can check the List of National & International Days and Dates that will occur in January 2022 from the table mentioned below

Details About Important Days in January 2022

1 January – Global Family Day

As it is the first day of the year, it is celebrated to begin the year with the notion of peace and harmony amongst us as a part of the Earth Family.

4 January – World Braille Day

World Braille Day is acknowledged as a tribute to honor the birth of the inventor of the Braille that has enabled a lot of specially-abled people to learn and explore more. The inventor of this brailler is none other than Louis Braille.

6 January – World Day of War Orphans

This day is acknowledged to spread awareness for the war orphans and all the hardships and traumatic experiences they go through.

8 January – African National Congress Foundation Day

In the year 1912, on this date, the South African Native National Congress was formed to work towards the voting rights for the black and other mixed races that can help overcome the suppression.

9 January – NRI (Non-Resident Indian) Day or Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

NRI Day is celebrated to realize all the Indian overseas community has contributed to the development of our country, India.

11 January – Death anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri

He actively participated in India’s freedom struggle and later became the 2nd Prime Minister of the country. ‘Jai jawan, Jai kisaan’ was one of his initiative as well.

12 January – National Youth Day

The Indian government decided to mark Swami Vivekanand’s Birthday as National Youth Day as his teachings are considered to be a great source of information to inspire the youth.

15 January – Indian Army Day

This day is celebrated because, on this date in 1949, the first Indian Commander-in-Chief took over from the last Britisher Commander-in-Chief.

23 January – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti

The aforementioned day is celebrated to mark the birth of one of the most prominent freedom fighters who led his army, the INA, against the Britishers.

24 January- National Girl Child Day

24 January every year is marked as National Girl Child Day to spread awareness against all the inequalities and hardships that women face in our country.

25 January- National Voters Day

This day is realized to spread awareness amongst the citizens and encourage them to cast their vote and choose their favorable political party.

25 January- National Tourism Day

National Tourism Day is celebrated to acknowledge the role of the tourism industry in uplifting the nation’s economy.

26 January- Republic Day

Republic Day is celebrated to mark the day when India adopted its first constitution and is usually celebrated with a rally or parade.

28 January- Birth Anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai

Famously known as “the Kesari King” or “the Lion of Punjab”, Lala Lajpat Rai was born on 28 January. He was a prominent leader during the struggle for freedom.

30 January – Martyrs Day or Shaheed Diwas

This day is acknowledged in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar and all the problems they faced for their country, India.

30 January – World Leprosy Eradication Day

This day is realized on the last Sunday of January to focus on the aim to achieve 0 leprosies-related disabilities in children.