Days Until January 31st
About January 31st
January 31st is one of 365 days on the calendar — and like every date, it has its own mix of facts, observances, and history. January 31st is the last day of January, the 31st day of the year with 334 days remaining (335 in leap years). The countdown below shows how many days remain until the next January 31st, with notes on what the date is known for, the traditions associated with it, and notable events that have happened on this day.
📚 Interesting Facts
January 31st is the last day of January, the 31st day of the year with 334 days remaining (335 in leap years)
The 31st day of January was added to the month by Julius Caesar during calendar reforms
Famous people born on this day include Jackie Robinson (1919), Franz Schubert (1797), Justin Timberlake (1981), and Minnie Driver (1970)
The earliest known use of the word 'campus' was in a letter written on January 31, 1774, discussing Princeton
The very last Boeing 747 was delivered on January 31, 2023, marking the end of an era in aviation history
🎊 Traditions & Celebrations
Backwards Day - A fun day to do things backwards, from wearing shirts backward to starting the day with dinner
Gorilla Suit Day - A playful day encouraging people to dress up in a gorilla costume and have fun
National Hot Chocolate Day - A cozy winter tradition celebrating this warm, comforting beverage
Inspire Your Heart with Art Day - A day dedicated to appreciating and creating art in various forms
Independence Day in Nauru - Celebrating the island nation's independence from Australia in 1968
📜 Historical Events on This Day
Guy Fawkes and fellow conspirators were executed in London for attempting to blow up British Parliament and King James I
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery in America
Germany became the first to make large-scale use of poison gas in warfare during World War I at the Battle of Bolimów
Ida May Fuller received the first Social Security retirement check in the amount of $22.54
Explorer 1 became the first artificial space satellite orbited by the United States, marking America's entry into the space race
Ham the chimpanzee completed Project Mercury mission MR-2, becoming the first chimpanzee in space
The Soviet Union launched Luna 9, the first spacecraft to make a soft landing on the Moon
The Tet Offensive began during the Vietnam War, starting on the first day of Tet, the Vietnamese New Year
Nauru gained its independence from Australia, becoming one of the world's smallest independent nations
The United Kingdom formally left the European Union, more than three years after the Brexit vote
Why Count Down to January 31st?
Whether you're planning ahead, celebrating a tradition, or marking a personal milestone, tracking the countdown to January 31st helps you prepare and build anticipation. Use CountDay.org to:
- Never miss important dates and plan accordingly
- Build excitement as the day approaches
- Share the countdown with friends and family
- Set reminders and prepare for celebrations
- Track multiple countdowns in one convenient place