What is the first of January?

January is the first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendar that consists of 31 days. It did not exist in the 10-month Roman calendar. It is considered the coldest month of the year in most of the Northern Hemisphere and the warmest month of the year in most of the Southern Hemisphere. read more

January 1 is the first day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 364 days remaining until the end of the year (365 in leap years). This day is known as New Year's Day since the day marks the beginning of the year. read more

Each of the following is acceptable, however, if you are in Britain, January first is not acceptable (although Americani(z)sation has taken its toll). on January the first; on the first of January; or on January first . So, your example sentence is correct: I'm going to meet him on January first. read more