Calendarby GlyphJanuary 2028 calendar
January 2028
Coming upSeptember 2027
Rabbit, Cottontail & Snowshoe Hare season opens (MN)StatewideThe season runs through Feb 29, 2028, statewide.Minnesota DNRDetails →Rabbit, Jack season opens (MN)StatewideThe season runs through Feb 29, 2028, statewide.Minnesota DNRDetails →Squirrel, Gray & Fox season opens (MN)StatewideThe season runs through Feb 29, 2028, statewide.Minnesota DNRDetails →
Coming upOctober 2027
Badger season opens (MN)North furbearer zoneThe season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (North furbearer zone).Minnesota DNRDetails →Fox, Gray & Red season opens (MN)North furbearer zoneThe season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (Gray & Red, North furbearer zone).Minnesota DNRDetails →Opossum season opens (MN)North furbearer zoneThe season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (North furbearer zone).Minnesota DNRDetails →Raccoon season opens (MN)North furbearer zoneThe season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (North furbearer zone).Minnesota DNRDetails →Badger season opens (MN)South furbearer zoneThe season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (South furbearer zone).Minnesota DNRDetails →Fox, Gray & Red season opens (MN)South furbearer zoneThe season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (Gray & Red, South furbearer zone).Minnesota DNRDetails →Opossum season opens (MN)South furbearer zoneThe season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (South furbearer zone).Minnesota DNRDetails →Raccoon season opens (MN)South furbearer zoneThe season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (South furbearer zone).Minnesota DNRDetails →
Coming upNovember 2027
Coming upDecember 2027
Bobcat season opens (MN)North Furbearer ZoneThe season runs through Jan 16, 2028 (North Furbearer Zone).Minnesota DNRDetails →HanukkahThe Festival of Lights, eight nights. Begins at sundown on Thu, December 23, 2027.Hebcal, computedDetails →Christmas seasonFrom Christmas Day to the Baptism of the Lord.USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →Gahambar Maidyarem (midwinter)The fifth Gahambar, across the new year, in the Fasli calendar.avesta.org Zoroastrian calendars, computedDetails →
Coming upJanuary 2028
Shogatsu (Japanese New Year)The first shrine visit of the year (hatsumode) and the New Year days, January 1 to 3.Association of Shinto Shrines (Jinja Honcho), computedDetails →Solemnity of Mary, Mother of GodThe octave day of Christmas; a holy day of obligation in the US.USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →100th anniversary: Joseph Stalin's personal secretary, Boris Bazhanov, crossed the Iranian border...In 1928, Joseph Stalin's personal secretary, Boris Bazhanov, crossed the Iranian border and defected from the Soviet Union.WikipediaDetails →50th anniversary: Air India Flight 855 (aircraft pictured) crashed into the Arabian Sea seconds...In 1978, Air India Flight 855 (aircraft pictured) crashed into the Arabian Sea seconds after take-off, killing all 213 people.WikipediaDetails →Vermont VDPOSA: Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act takes effectVermontAll obligations under Act 145 apply (sec. 4).RegulationsDetails →New Year's Day (South Africa)South AfricaA public holiday in South Africa.Nager.DateDetails →Southeast trout season opens (MN)Southeastern inland streamsSoutheast trout, Southeastern inland streams.Minnesota DNRDetails →California AI Transparency Act (SB 942): Capture device manufacturer dutiesCaliforniaCapture device manufacturer provenance requirements become operative.RegulationsDetails →California Delete Act / DROP: Independent third-party audits beginCaliforniaBeginning Jan 1, 2028 and every 3 years thereafter, data brokers must undergo an independent audit of Delete Act compliance.RegulationsDetails →Day after New Year's Day (Romania)RomaniaA public holiday in Romania, known locally as Anul Nou.Nager.DateDetails →New Year holiday (Russia)RussiaA public holiday in Russia.Nager.DateDetails →New Year holiday (Russia)RussiaA public holiday in Russia.Nager.DateDetails →New Year's Day (New Zealand)New ZealandA public holiday in New Zealand.Nager.DateDetails →Quadrantids meteor shower peakUp to about 80 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.International Meteor Organization, computedDetails →Guru Gobind Singh GurpurabThe birth of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru, founder of the Khalsa. Pausha, Shukla 7. Regional dates can differ by a day.Wikipedia, computedDetails →Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand)New ZealandA public holiday in New Zealand.Nager.DateDetails →New Year holiday (Russia)RussiaA public holiday in Russia.Nager.DateDetails →Laba FestivalLaba congee; in Chinese Buddhism, the day of the Buddha’s enlightenment. Day 8 of lunar month 12.Hong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).NASA, computedDetails →175th anniversary: Solomon Northup (pictured) regained his freedom after having been sold into...In 1853, Solomon Northup (pictured) regained his freedom after having been sold into slavery in the American South; his memoir Twelve Years a Slave later...WikipediaDetails →World Braille DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →New Year holiday (Russia)RussiaA public holiday in Russia.Nager.DateDetails →Earth at perihelionEarth is closest to the Sun for the year, 147,099,818 km.Astronomy Engine, computedDetails →25th anniversary: The Metropolitan Police arrested six people in conjunction with an alleged...In 2003, The Metropolitan Police arrested six people in conjunction with an alleged terrorist plot to release ricin on the London Underground, although no...WikipediaDetails →Juan Carlos I, born 1938 (90 years)Juan Carlos I of Spain.WikipediaDetails →Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, born 1938 (90 years)Kenyan author and playwright (died 2025).WikipediaDetails →Walter Mondale, born 1928 (100 years)American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 42nd Vice President of the United States (died 2021).WikipediaDetails →Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, born 1928 (100 years)Pakistani lawyer and politician, 4th President of Pakistan (died 1979).WikipediaDetails →Armenian Christmas and TheophanyThe Armenian Apostolic Church keeps the birth and baptism of Jesus together on January 6 (January 19 in Jerusalem).Armenian Church (Eastern Diocese of America), computedDetails →EpiphanyThe visit of the Magi; the end of the twelve days of Christmas. US Catholics keep it on the Sunday from January 2 to 8.USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →Epiphany (Austria)AustriaA public holiday in Austria, known locally as Heilige Drei Könige.Nager.DateDetails →
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| Coming upSeptember 2027 | ||||
| Sep 18Satin 10 months | Rabbit, Cottontail & Snowshoe Hare season opens (MN)The season runs through Feb 29, 2028, statewide.Outdoors · Hunting · to Feb 29 · Statewide · Minnesota DNR | Statewide | annual | Minnesota DNR |
| Rabbit, Jack season opens (MN)The season runs through Feb 29, 2028, statewide.Outdoors · Hunting · to Feb 29 · Statewide · Minnesota DNR | Statewide | annual | Minnesota DNR | |
| Squirrel, Gray & Fox season opens (MN)The season runs through Feb 29, 2028, statewide.Outdoors · Hunting · to Feb 29 · Statewide · Minnesota DNR | Statewide | annual | Minnesota DNR | |
| Coming upOctober 2027 | ||||
| Oct 16Satin 11 months | Badger season opens (MN)The season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (North furbearer zone).Outdoors · Hunting · to Mar 15 · North furbearer zone · Minnesota DNR | North furbearer zone | annual | Minnesota DNR |
| Fox, Gray & Red season opens (MN)The season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (Gray & Red, North furbearer zone).Outdoors · Hunting · to Mar 15 · North furbearer zone · Minnesota DNR | North furbearer zone | annual | Minnesota DNR | |
| Opossum season opens (MN)The season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (North furbearer zone).Outdoors · Hunting · to Mar 15 · North furbearer zone · Minnesota DNR | North furbearer zone | annual | Minnesota DNR | |
| Raccoon season opens (MN)The season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (North furbearer zone).Outdoors · Hunting · to Mar 15 · North furbearer zone · Minnesota DNR | North furbearer zone | annual | Minnesota DNR | |
| Oct 23Satin 11 months | Badger season opens (MN)The season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (South furbearer zone).Outdoors · Hunting · to Mar 15 · South furbearer zone · Minnesota DNR | South furbearer zone | annual | Minnesota DNR |
| Fox, Gray & Red season opens (MN)The season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (Gray & Red, South furbearer zone).Outdoors · Hunting · to Mar 15 · South furbearer zone · Minnesota DNR | South furbearer zone | annual | Minnesota DNR | |
| Opossum season opens (MN)The season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (South furbearer zone).Outdoors · Hunting · to Mar 15 · South furbearer zone · Minnesota DNR | South furbearer zone | annual | Minnesota DNR | |
| Raccoon season opens (MN)The season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (South furbearer zone).Outdoors · Hunting · to Mar 15 · South furbearer zone · Minnesota DNR | South furbearer zone | annual | Minnesota DNR | |
| Coming upNovember 2027 | ||||
| Nov 28Sunin 1 year | Nativity Fast (Julian calendar)The forty-day fast before Christmas, November 15 to December 24 Julian.Religion · Eastern Orthodox · to Jan 6 · Orthodox Church in America | – | annual | Orthodox Church in AmericaComputed (rule) |
| Coming upDecember 2027 | ||||
| Dec 11Satin 1 year | Bobcat season opens (MN)The season runs through Jan 16, 2028 (North Furbearer Zone).Outdoors · Hunting · to Jan 16 · North Furbearer Zone · Minnesota DNR | North Furbearer Zone | annual | Minnesota DNR |
| Dec 24Friin 1 year | HanukkahThe Festival of Lights, eight nights. Begins at sundown on Thu, December 23, 2027.Religion · Judaism · to Jan 1 · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) |
| Dec 25Satin 1 year | Christmas seasonFrom Christmas Day to the Baptism of the Lord.Religion · Catholic · to Jan 9 · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) |
| Dec 31Friin 1 year | Gahambar Maidyarem (midwinter)The fifth Gahambar, across the new year, in the Fasli calendar.Religion · Zoroastrianism · to Jan 4 · avesta.org Zoroastrian calendars | – | annual | avesta.org Zoroastrian calendarsComputed (rule) |
| Coming upJanuary 2028 | ||||
| Jan 1Satin 1 year | Shogatsu (Japanese New Year)The first shrine visit of the year (hatsumode) and the New Year days, January 1 to 3.Religion · Shinto · to Jan 3 · Association of Shinto Shrines (Jinja Honcho) | – | annual | Association of Shinto Shrines (Jinja Honcho)Computed (rule) |
| Solemnity of Mary, Mother of GodThe octave day of Christmas; a holy day of obligation in the US.Religion · Catholic · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) | |
| 100th anniversary: Joseph Stalin's personal secretary, Boris Bazhanov, crossed the Iranian border...In 1928, Joseph Stalin's personal secretary, Boris Bazhanov, crossed the Iranian border and defected from the Soviet Union.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 50th anniversary: Air India Flight 855 (aircraft pictured) crashed into the Arabian Sea seconds...In 1978, Air India Flight 855 (aircraft pictured) crashed into the Arabian Sea seconds after take-off, killing all 213 people.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Vermont VDPOSA: Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act takes effectAll obligations under Act 145 apply (sec. 4).Tech · Compliance deadlines · Vermont · Regulations | Vermont | one-off | Regulations | |
| New Year's Day (South Africa)A public holiday in South Africa.Holidays · South Africa · South Africa · Nager.Date | South Africa | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Southeast trout season opens (MN)Southeast trout, Southeastern inland streams.Outdoors · Fishing · Southeastern inland streams · Minnesota DNR | Southeastern inland streams | annual | Minnesota DNR | |
| California AI Transparency Act (SB 942): Capture device manufacturer dutiesCapture device manufacturer provenance requirements become operative.Tech · Compliance deadlines · California · Regulations | California | one-off | Regulations | |
| California Delete Act / DROP: Independent third-party audits beginBeginning Jan 1, 2028 and every 3 years thereafter, data brokers must undergo an independent audit of Delete Act compliance.Tech · Compliance deadlines · California · Regulations | California | one-off | Regulations | |
| Jan 2Sunin 1 year | Day after New Year's Day (Romania)A public holiday in Romania, known locally as Anul Nou.Holidays · Romania · Romania · Nager.Date | Romania | annual | Nager.Date |
| New Year holiday (Russia)A public holiday in Russia.Holidays · Russia · Russia · Nager.Date | Russia | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Jan 3Monin 1 year | New Year holiday (Russia)A public holiday in Russia.Holidays · Russia · Russia · Nager.Date | Russia | annual | Nager.Date |
| New Year's Day (New Zealand)A public holiday in New Zealand.Holidays · New Zealand · New Zealand · Nager.Date | New Zealand | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Jan 4Tuein 1 year | Quadrantids meteor shower peakUp to about 80 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.Sky · Meteor showers · International Meteor Organization | – | annual | International Meteor OrganizationComputed (rule) |
| Guru Gobind Singh GurpurabTentativeThe birth of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru, founder of the Khalsa. Pausha, Shukla 7. Regional dates can differ by a day.Religion · Sikhism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) | |
| Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand)A public holiday in New Zealand.Holidays · New Zealand · New Zealand · Nager.Date | New Zealand | annual | Nager.Date | |
| New Year holiday (Russia)A public holiday in Russia.Holidays · Russia · Russia · Nager.Date | Russia | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Laba FestivalLaba congee; in Chinese Buddhism, the day of the Buddha’s enlightenment. Day 8 of lunar month 12.Religion · Buddhism · Hong Kong Observatory | – | annual | Hong Kong ObservatoryComputed (rule) | |
| First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).Sky · Moon phases · 7:41 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) | |
| 175th anniversary: Solomon Northup (pictured) regained his freedom after having been sold into...In 1853, Solomon Northup (pictured) regained his freedom after having been sold into slavery in the American South; his memoir Twelve Years a Slave later...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| World Braille DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Jan 5Wedin 1 year | New Year holiday (Russia)A public holiday in Russia.Holidays · Russia · Russia · Nager.Date | Russia | annual | Nager.Date |
| Earth at perihelionEarth is closest to the Sun for the year, 147,099,818 km.Sky · Earth orbit · Astronomy Engine | – | annual | Astronomy EngineComputed (rule) | |
| 25th anniversary: The Metropolitan Police arrested six people in conjunction with an alleged...In 2003, The Metropolitan Police arrested six people in conjunction with an alleged terrorist plot to release ricin on the London Underground, although no...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Juan Carlos I, born 1938 (90 years)Juan Carlos I of Spain.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, born 1938 (90 years)Kenyan author and playwright (died 2025).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Walter Mondale, born 1928 (100 years)American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 42nd Vice President of the United States (died 2021).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, born 1928 (100 years)Pakistani lawyer and politician, 4th President of Pakistan (died 1979).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Jan 6Thuin 1 year | Armenian Christmas and TheophanyThe Armenian Apostolic Church keeps the birth and baptism of Jesus together on January 6 (January 19 in Jerusalem).Religion · Oriental Orthodox (Coptic, Ethiopian, Armenian) · Armenian Church (Eastern Diocese of America) | – | annual | Armenian Church (Eastern Diocese of America)Computed (rule) |
| EpiphanyThe visit of the Magi; the end of the twelve days of Christmas. US Catholics keep it on the Sunday from January 2 to 8.Religion · Christianity · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) | |
| Epiphany (Austria)A public holiday in Austria, known locally as Heilige Drei Könige.Holidays · Austria · Austria · Nager.Date | Austria | annual | Nager.Date | |