JANUARY 12, 2026 | KISS A GINGER DAY | NATIONAL CURRIED CHICKEN DAY | NATIONAL PHARMACIST DAY | NATIONAL MARZIPAN DAY | NATIONAL CLEAN OFF YOUR DESK DAY
JANUARY 12, 2026 | KISS A GINGER DAY | NATIONAL CURRIED CHICKEN DAY | NATIONAL PHARMACIST DAY | NATIONAL MARZIPAN DAY | NATIONAL CLEAN OFF YOUR DESK DAY
Kiss A Ginger Day
KISS A GINGER DAY
On January 12th, everyone is encouraged to find their favorite redhead and give them a peck on Kiss a Ginger Day. #KissAGingerDay
National Curried Chicken Day
CURRIED CHICKEN DAY
Each year on January 12th, curried chicken lovers enthusiastically celebrate National Curried Chicken Day. They fill their dishes with a variety of flavorful spices and serve them to their friends and family. #CurriedChickenDay
Pharmacist Day
NATIONAL PHARMACIST DAY
National Pharmacist Day on January 12th annually recognizes and honors all pharmacists across the nation. #NationalPharmacistDay
Marzipan Day
NATIONAL MARZIPAN DAY
Join millions of people across the nation on January 12th as they participate in the annual National Marzipan Day. On January 12th, the celebration kicks off with creatively formed confections that delight the eyes and mouth! #NationalMarzipanDay
National Clean Off Your Desk Day
CLEAN OFF YOUR DESK DAY
The second Monday of January each year recognizes National Clean Off Your Desk Day. #CleanOffYourDeskDay
Coming on January 13, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL RUBBER DUCKY DAY
NATIONAL SHOP FOR TRAVEL DAY
NATIONAL STICKER DAY
KOREAN AMERICAN DAY
NATIONAL PEACH MELBA DAY
STEPHEN FOSTER MEMORIAL DAY
Notable Birthdays for January 12
John Winthrop (1588-1649) - The second Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Jones Mitchell Withers (1814-1890) - Major General for the Confederate Army.
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) - Considered one of the greatest painters of his time.
Jack London (1876-1916) - Journalist and pioneer of commercialized fiction.
Texas Guinan (1884-1933) - Actress turned bootlegger.
James Bennett Griffin (1905-1997) - Influential archaeologist.
Ivan Getting (1912-2003) - Engineer who developed the Global Positioning System.
Ruth R. Benerito (1916-2013) - Inventor of washable wash and wear cotton.
Ira Hayes (1923-1955) - Marine who raised the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima.
Ruth Brown (1928-2006) - Considered the Queen of R&B.
Kirstie Alley (1951-2022) - Actress fondly remembered for her role as Rebecca on the sitcom Cheers.
Rush Limbaugh (1951-2021) - Controversial talk show host.
Ricky Van Shelton (1952-Still Living) - Acclaimed country music musician.
Howard Stern (1954-Still Living) - Controversial radio host.
Memorable Events for January 12
1773 - The first public museum established in the U.S.
1896 - Dr. Henry Smith demonstrates the first x-ray in the U.S.
1924 - The History of Science Society is organized.
1942 - President Roosevelt creates the National War Labor Board.
1959 - Tamla Records (later known as Motown Records) opens.