2027 Gregorian Calendar: January
January 2027
Important Dates
2027/1/1 Thu
New Year Day
2027/1/4 Sun
World Braille Day
Raises awareness of Braille and access for people with visual impairments.
2027/1/5 Mon
Minor Cold
The weather turns colder, though it has not reached the coldest point yet.
2027/1/11 Sun
International Thank You Day
A day to express gratitude.
2027/1/14 Wed
Diary Valentine Day
A day for couples to exchange diaries and plans.
2027/1/15 Thu
Laba Festival
The eighth day of the twelfth lunar month.
2027/1/16 Fri
World Religion Day
Promotes understanding among religions.
2027/1/20 Tue
Major Cold
The coldest period of the year, with biting cold weather.
2027/1/21 Wed
International Hug Day
Encourages friendly care and emotional support.
2027/1/23 Fri
World Freedom Day
Promotes freedom, human rights, and democracy.
2027/1/24 Sat
International Day of Education
Recognizes education as a public good.
2027/1/26 Mon
International Customs Day
2027/1/31 Sat
World Leprosy Day
Raises awareness and reduces stigma.
Content Angles and Topic Focus
year-end banquet peak, Lunar New Year shopping at Dihua Street and warehouse stores, deep cleaning and decluttering/recycling, GSAT encouragement, winter break begins, Lunar New Year gifts, homecoming tickets, year-end bonus planning, cold-wave outfits
Astrology Topics
Capricorn 12/22-1/19Aquarius 1/20-2/18
Holiday and Festival Topics
New Year's Day, winter break, year-end banquets
Solar Terms
2027/1/5
Minor Cold
The weather turns colder, though it has not reached the coldest point yet.
2027/1/20
Major Cold
The coldest period of the year, with biting cold weather.
National Holiday Long Weekends
2027/1/1-1/3
New Year long weekend | 3 days
Important Exams
2027/1/22－1/24
General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT)
The 116 academic year General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT) will be held from January 22 to January 24. (Source: College Entrance Examination Center)
2027/TBD
General English Proficiency Test (GEPT) intermediate / elementary
First GEPT session of 2027. Based on previous years, it is usually held in January; the exact date is pending announcement by the Language Training and Testing Center.
Taiwan Food and Travel
Nantou Xinyi plum blossoms, Dahu strawberry picking first crop, year-end banquet dining peak, Dihua Street and Lunar New Year shopping streets open mid-month, snow viewing at Hehuanshan, Beitou / Guguan / Zhiben hot springs, bald cypress scenery turning red
Consumer Trends
New Year's countdown, year-end banquet peak, final exams, GSAT, winter break begins, Lunar New Year deep-cleaning shopping peak, holiday gift boxes, winter camps, year-end bonus financial planning
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