24January2026

24 January 2026 is a Saturday. It is the twenty-fourth day of the year and the tenth day of January 2026. In the Gregorian calendar, it is the 24th day of the year 2026. There are 341 days remaining in the year.

Notable events that may occur on this date in 2026 are not yet established as it is a future date. However, historical events that occurred on January 24th in previous years include the invention of the first successful vaccine against polio by Jonas Salk, announced on January 24, 1955. In 1984, Apple Computer introduced the Macintosh. The catastrophic eruption of Mount St. Helens occurred on May 18, 1980, but its initial research and monitoring phases may have included activities in late January of prior years.

The astrological sign for individuals born on January 24th is Aquarius. Those born on this date are often characterized as independent, innovative, and intellectually curious. The month of January is named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and transitions.

As a Saturday, 24 January 2026 will likely be a day of rest for many, a time for personal activities, family gatherings, or recreational pursuits. The weather on this date would be entirely dependent on the geographical location and typical climate patterns for that time of year.