2026 Gregorian Calendar: January
January 2026
Important Dates
1/1 Thu
New Year Day
1/4 Sun
World Braille Day
Raises awareness of Braille and access for people with visual impairments.
1/5 Mon
Minor Cold
The weather turns colder, though it has not reached the coldest point yet.
1/11 Sun
International Thank You Day
A day to express gratitude.
1/14 Wed
Diary Valentine Day
A day for couples to exchange diaries and plans.
1/16 Fri
World Religion Day
Promotes understanding among religions.
1/20 Tue
Major Cold
The coldest period of the year, with biting cold weather.
1/21 Wed
International Hug Day
Encourages friendly care and emotional support.
1/23 Fri
World Freedom Day
Promotes freedom, human rights, and democracy.
1/24 Sat
International Day of Education
Recognizes education as a public good.
1/25 Sun
World Leprosy Day
Raises awareness and reduces stigma.
1/26 Mon
International Customs Day
1/26 Mon
Laba Festival
The eighth day of the twelfth lunar month.
Content Angles and Topic Focus
post-New Year fatigue, GSAT encouragement, final exams, winter break begins, year-end and spring banquet peak, year-end bonus topics, deep cleaning and decluttering, cold-weather outfits, winter camps, year-end deadline rush, Lunar New Year shopping starts late month
Astrology Topics
Capricorn 12/22-1/19Aquarius 1/20-2/18
Holiday and Festival Topics
New Year's Day, winter break
Solar Terms
1/5
Minor Cold
The weather turns colder, though it has not reached the coldest point yet.
1/20
Major Cold
The coldest period of the year, with biting cold weather.
Important Exams
1/17-1/19
General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT)
The General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT) measures whether candidates have the basic academic ability needed for university study. Scores are used for university admission channels such as Stars Program recommendation and individual application. (Source: College Entrance Examination Center)
1/24
General English Proficiency Test (GEPT) intermediate / elementary
The first GEPT session of 2026, including intermediate listening and reading / one-day testing and elementary listening and reading tests. (Source: Language Training and Testing Center)
Taiwan Food and Travel
Nantou Xinyi plum blossoms, Dahu strawberry picking, Beitou / Zhiben / Guanziling hot springs, snow viewing at Hehuanshan and Taipingshan, year-end banquet dining peak, Lunar New Year shopping streets open late month, final views of bald cypress scenery
Consumer Trends
New Year's countdown, year-end and spring banquets, final exams, GSAT, winter break begins, Lunar New Year deep cleaning starts late month, warm clothing, winter camps, year-end bonus topics
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