YOUR GUIDE FOR JANUARY 2026

It’s a new month and a new year. It gives us a chance to start fresh and make new goals. We can help you out with that. Try our new personal goal checklist – it’s free. But a new year can always feel intimidating and if you don’t want to make a resolution, that’s OK, too. January is a long month. Be good to yourself, however that looks for you.

Here’s our guide for this month:

Dates to Remember:

Thursday, Jan. 1 - New Year’s Day
Thursday, Jan. 15 – Quarterly tax deadline for self-employed
Monday, Jan. 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

To Do:

Pay bills
Save money for upcoming events, parties
Clean house
Prepare for meetings, volunteer work and medical appointments
Prepare for other errands
Prepare for concerts, parties, sports, theater

Start thinking about …

Friday, Feb. 13 – Galentine’s Day
Saturday, Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day
Sunday, Feb. 15 – Singles Awareness Day
Monday, Feb. 16 – Presidents Day
Tuesday, Feb. 17 – Lunar New Year
Tuesday, Feb. 17 – Mardi Gras
Tuesday, Feb. 17 - Ramadan begins
Wednesday, Feb. 18 – Ash Wednesday; Lent begins
Tuesday, March 3 - Holi
Friday, March 20 - Eid al-Fitr
Wednesday, April 1-Thursday, April 9 - Passover
Sunday, April 5 – Easter
Sunday, May 10 - Mother’s Day
Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day

Use our checklists to help you plan:

Monthly Checklist – This helps you map out the month ahead by saving money for upcoming events and scheduling time for errands. And it’s free.
Yearly Adulting Checklist – Our free one-page guide makes sure you’ve completed your financial and health tasks.
New Life Starter Kit – Great for college graduates, this kit helps your job and apartment search. $25
Travel Kit – Plan your next trip. $25
Celebrations Kit – Host a party and get ready for the holidays. $25
Health Kit - Keep track of your medical history and appointments. $15
Safety Kit – Prepare a go-to bag and other tasks in case of emergencies. Free.