Thursday, January 15, 2026
ephemeris of the day
Name day
Today's name day is:
RemyAstrological sign: Capricorn (December 22 - January 20)
Holidays and observances on January 15
- Hangeul Alphabet Day in North Korea.
- Cuban Science Day, celebrated every January 15 since 1960
- Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu, India, a four-day bull-taming event.
- Coming of Age Day in Japan
- John Chilembwe Day, honoring the independence hero in Malawi.
See also: January 14 - January 16 - All days of 2026
December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Football, in Morocco
January 3-17: Dakar Rally (Saudi Arabia)
January 7 to February 3: January sales in France
January 11-18: Snooker Masters in London (Great Britain)
January 13-18: European Figure Skating Championships in Sheffield (UK)
January 12 to February 1: Australian Open tennis tournament, Melbourne (Australia)
January 14-16 (every year): Jaipur Kite Festival (India)
January 15 to February 1: Men's European Handball Championship, Denmark / Sweden / Norway
January 15, 1559: Coronation of Elizabeth I, Queen of England until 1603