Quick access to holidays, observances, moon phases and skywatching highlights for January 2026 in Australia.
Calendar for January 2026
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
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| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Holidays & observances in January 2026 (Australia)
- New Year's Day (Jan 1)
- Australia Day (Jan 26)
Dates reflect typical national observances. Always confirm with official government sources for planning purposes.
The month of January
January is named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and transitions. It has 31 days and is the first month of the Gregorian calendar.
Skywatching in January 2026
Early January brings the Quadrantid meteor shower, a short but intense display peaking around January 3-4.
Moon guide for January 2026
Expect a New Moon early in the month and a Full Moon near mid-month (dates shift each year).
For exact local moonrise and moonset times, check the world clock for your city and align with UTC moon phase tables.