Your January 2023 Workplace Events Calendar: Fun Events to Celebrate With Your Team!
Welcome to January 2023! With the start of a new year, it's time to mark your workplace events calendar with all the days off and celebrations that January has to offer.
Celebrating holidays at work is a great way to boost team morale and promote team building. It allows employees to take a break from the daily grind and come together in a fun and festive environment. These occasions can be used to recognize team members who have gone above and beyond in their work, as well as provide a sense of unity among the staff. Additionally, celebrating holidays and national days can open up conversations and foster relationships between colleagues, allowing them to get to know each other better. Ultimately, these kinds of activities can help promote team building, foster a sense of camaraderie, and create a more positive work environment.
To make things easier, we've put together a list of official holidays and days to help you plan your workplace events calendar and get the most out of the month!
Here's a look at your January 2023 workplace events calendar:
New Year’s Day - January 1st
National Trivia Day - January 4th
National Dress Up Your Pet Day - January 14th
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 17th
National Thank You Note Day - January 22nd
National Have Fun At Work Day - January 28th
Lunar New Year - January 28th
International Creativity & Innovation Day - January 28th
National Puzzle Day - January 29th
January 2023 Workplace Events Calendar
New Year's Day - January 1st
New Year's Day is a great time to celebrate with your colleagues at work! If your workplace allows, you can decorate the office with colorful balloons, streamers, and other festive decorations to get everyone in the spirit. You can also organize a potluck where everyone brings a dish to share, or you can order in food from a local restaurant. Make sure to plan some fun activities or games that everyone can participate in to make the day extra special. Finally, be sure to take a few moments to reflect on the past year, and take some time to set goals and make plans for the upcoming year.
National Trivia Day - January 4th
Trivia is a favorite here at Bar None Games, and we know that it’s a favorite activity for many other teams as well. Celebrate your love of trivia by hosting a virtual trivia team building event. Gather your coworkers for a trivia game, either online or in person. You can ask your team to come up with questions related to their department, the company, or the industry. Or, you could all take turns sharing a fun fact about themselves. Provide snacks and drinks to create an energetic atmosphere, and don’t forget to reward the winner with a prize! With Bar None Games, your trivia event will be live-hosted by a professional host with seamless operations and creative content. Celebrating National Trivia Day at work is a great way to bring your team closer together, while learning something new in the process.
National Dress Up Your Pet Day - January 14th
National Dress Up Your Pet Day is a fun way to celebrate with your colleagues! To celebrate at work, you could start a contest to see who can come up with the most creative pet outfit. You can also organize a photo shoot during lunch, so everyone can take pictures of their pets in their costumes. Additionally, have a potluck where everyone can bring pet-friendly treats. Finally, you can finish the day by giving out awards for the most creative and unique costumes. No matter how you decide to celebrate, National Dress Up Your Pet Day is a great way to bring everyone together and enjoy some furry fun!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 17th
Martin Luther King Day is an important day for recognizing the legacy of the civil rights leader and his work toward justice and equality. Celebrating this day at work can be a powerful way to honor his life and legacy. One way to celebrate is by having a discussion or educational session on civil rights and MLK's accomplishments. You can also organize a volunteer event in your community to promote equity, justice, and understanding. You can also decorate your office with posters and banners that celebrate his life and legacy. Celebrating Dr. King's work at work can be a great way to bring your team together and honor the principles of diversity and inclusion.
National Thank You Note Day - January 22nd
National Thank You Note Day is a great opportunity to thank coworkers, colleagues, and bosses for their hard work and dedication. To celebrate National Thank You Note Day at work, start by writing a thank you note to a teammate or colleague who has been especially helpful throughout the year. Make sure to include a heartfelt message and thank them for their efforts. You can also encourage other coworkers to write thank you notes by hosting an appreciation event. Have everyone write a thank you note to someone they appreciate, then have everyone share their message with the group. You can make it a company-wide celebration by sending out an email or posting a message on social media thanking everyone for their hard work. Celebrating National Thank You Note Day is a great way to show appreciation and create a positive environment in the workplace.
National Have Fun At Work Day - January 28th
We love this holiday! Every day should be Have Fun at Work Day, but January 28th is the official national day, and the perfect day to inject some fun into the workplace. Start off your day with a fun activity like a group yoga session or a coffee round to get everyone in a good mood. During the day, why not arrange a team lunch or a movie screening together? You could also arrange a few fun activities throughout the day, like a mini TV Game Show-inspired competition or a virtual scavenger hunt, to keep morale high and celebrate the day. Alternatively, you could end the day with a fun virtual game night or a party to thank everyone for their hard work. National Have Fun At Work Day is the perfect opportunity to show your colleagues how much you appreciate them and to give them the opportunity to relax and have some fun.
Lunar New Year - January 28th
Lunar New Year is the perfect opportunity to come together with colleagues and celebrate the start of a new year! Whether you’re working from the office or remotely, there are a few simple ways you can celebrate. Host a virtual lunch break, complete with a shared video chat and traditional foods from the cultures represented in the office. Decorate your workspace with Chinese decorations and symbols of luck, such as oranges and tangerines. Have everyone share their favorite memory from the past year, or a wish for the coming year. Finally, end your celebration with a special activity like a game of mahjong or learn a traditional Chinese dance from a professional. Have fun and enjoy the start of a new year!
International Creativity & Innovation Day - January 28th
International Creativity & Innovation Day is a great opportunity to encourage creativity and innovation in the workplace. Having this on your workplace events calendar is a great way to engage employees in finding new solutions and bringing fresh ideas to the table. Consider organizing a brainstorming session where employees can share their ideas for new projects or initiatives. You could also host a skill-sharing workshop, where employees can teach each other new skills that can be applied in the workplace. Lastly, you could host a competition to come up with the most creative and innovative solution to an existing problem. Celebrating International Creativity & Innovation Day can help your workplace become more creative and innovative.
National Puzzle Day - January 29th
This day is all about puzzles! Get together with friends, colleagues, and family for a puzzle-filled day. Start by setting up a puzzle station in the breakroom or a conference room. Have a variety of puzzles, from jigsaw puzzles to word puzzles, on hand so everyone can choose their favorite type. If you have a large team, you could even have a friendly competition to see who can finish their puzzle first. If you want to reward the winners, you could give out small prizes like candy or coffee shop gift cards. Be sure to enjoy some snacks and conversation while you work on the puzzles together. Celebrating National Puzzle Day is a great way to strengthen team bonds and bring a little joy to the workday.
Celebrate with a live-hosted virtual event from Bar None Games
Whatever you may have on your workplace events calendar, Bar None Games is here to take your celebration to the next level! With professional live hosts, seamless virtual and hybrid gameplay, and unique content, your event is sure to be the highlight of your team’s month (or even year!). Whether you’re celebrating diversity and inclusion, or celebrating just making it to another Friday, Bar None Games is here to help.