| January | |
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| Number | 1 |
| Abbration | Jan |
| Age | Around 2700 Years |
| Major holidays | New Year's Day |
| Nationality | Roman |
| Season(s) | Winter |
| Birthstone | garnet |
| Created | Around 713 BC |
| Creator | King Numa Pompilius |
| Length | |
| Days | 31 |
| Weeks | 4-5 |
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January is the first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars, and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. The first day of the month is known as New Year's Day. It is, on average, the coldest month of the year within most of the Northern Hemisphere and the warmest month of the year within most of the Southern Hemisphere.
Holidays in January[]
New Year's Day – January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the United States – Third Monday
Australia Day in Australia – January 26