21 January 2026

21 January 2026 is ...

• 21st day of the year. There are then 344 days left in 2026.
• 3rd Wednesday of 2026.
• on the 3rd week of 2026 (using ISO standard week number calculation).
• Birthstone for this day: Garnet

21 January 2026 South Africa Holidays & Popular Observances

There are no major holidays or observances in South Africa for this date.

21 January 2026 Popular Holidays & Observances Worldwide

• National Hug Day - Popular in: Canada, India, United States
• Santa Inés - Argentina
• Museum Selfie Day - United States
• Mariachi band Day (Día del Mariachi) - Mexico
• Our Lady of Altagracia (Nuestra Sra. de Altagracia) - Dominican Republic
• Princess Ingrid Alexandra's birthday (Prinsesse Ingrid Alexandras fødselsdag) - Norway
• Gravy Day - Australia