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What is celebrated on January 9?

For 2026, these source-backed observances resolve to Friday, January 9. Recurring rules can move in another year, so each record keeps its own date logic.

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3 explicit country-scope records

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Civic, Remembrance & History 1 Arts, Entertainment & Lifestyle 1 Food, Drink & Hospitality 1 Workplace, Professions & Appreciation 1

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All observances on this date

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Commemoration of the Martyrs of 9 January 1964

9 January; 62nd anniversary in 2026 · Panama / national remembrance of the events of 9 January 1964

The Presidency of Panama’s January 9, 2026 commemoration honors the martyrs of the events of January 9, 1964 and marks the 62nd anniversary.

Source-backedFixed Annual

First free balloon flight from American soil anniversary

9 January · United States / historical anniversary of Jean-Pierre Blanchard’s 1793 ascent

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum dates Jean-Pierre Blanchard’s first free flight from American soil to 9 January 1793.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Apricot Day

9 January · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

ANFP chapter calendar material lists National Apricot Day on January 9.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.)

9 January · United States / law-enforcement appreciation observance associated with Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)

The U.S. Department of Justice states that Concerns of Police Survivors has designated January 9 as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day since 2015.

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