January strikes most people as one of the more boring months of the year. Peeling back the bleak exterior, you’ll find sweet surprises finally revealing themselves for the world to see.

Ditch New Years Resolutions Day
If you are among the few New Years resolutions that are still going strong, do yourself a favor and take a day off. Mark January 17 on your calendars and treat yourself for all the hard work you’ve done so far this year!

Humiliation Day
Celebrated on January 3, this unique holiday is not what it sounds like. Humiliation Day is not intended to celebrate international humiliation but instead to recognize the negative impression humiliating someone leaves. Start the new year off the right away—by reaching out to those in need.

National Take the Stairs Day
Looking to chop off a few pounds? National Take the Stairs Day is for you! Celebrated on January 11, the primary goal of this peculiar holiday is to leave escalators and elevators behind and push ourselves to the limit.

National Nothing Day
Sometimes, you just need to take some time to yourself and do nothing. This uneventful holiday is “celebrated” on January 16 without expectations or guidelines. With a plethora of couches and beds at your disposal, it should not be hard to kick back and relax.

As it turns out, January is not as boring as it seems. Avoid a bland beginning for the new year and celebrate these mini-holidays!