Travel Calendar · 2026
January
Where to go each month and for every holiday, with the hotels we'd book.
Pictured: Maui, United States — #1 for January
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Holidays in January
Jan1January 1, 2026
New Year's Day
Global
Start the year somewhere memorable, from Pasadena's Rose Parade to dry-season beaches and Alpine snow. Every pick here is in season on January 1.
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Jan19January 19, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
United States
Honor Dr. King's legacy at the places where the civil rights movement unfolded, or use the three-day weekend for a ski trip or warm-weather escape.
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Jan26January 26, 2026
Australia Day
Australia
Australia's national day, January 26, falls in peak summer. It's also observed by many First Nations people as a day of mourning, and many destinations now hold reflective events alongside the celebrations.
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Where to go in January
Top 20 Hotel Destinations for January
January is peak season for warm-weather escapes and mid-winter skiing. These picks pair reliable dry-season weather in the tropics and Southern Hemisphere with the Northern Hemisphere's best snow.
Holiday Busy period
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