Saturday, January 31, 2026
ephemeris of the day
Name day
Today's name days are:
Marcella, Saint John BoscoAstrological sign: Aquarius (January 21 - February 19)
Holidays and observances on January 31
- National Day of the Republic of Nauru
- International Zebra Day
See also: January 30 - February 1 - All days of 2026
January 7 to February 3: January sales in France
January 12 to February 1: Australian Open tennis tournament, Melbourne (Australia)
January 15 to February 1: Men's European Handball Championship, Denmark / Sweden / Norway
January 21 to February 7: Futsal Euro, Latvia / Lithuania / Slovenia
January 24 to February 7, 2026: Africa Eco Race, Monaco - Lac Rose (Senegal)
January 30 to February 1: UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, Hulst (Netherlands)
January 31 to February 17: Venice Carnival
January 31, 1949: the United States recognizes the State of Israel.
January 31, 1944: death of Jean Giraudoux.
January 31, 1943: at Stalingrad, the German army surrenders to the Soviets.