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in January vs on January

'In January' and 'on January' are both correct, but the contexts in which they're used are not the same. 'In January' is used to refer to the month as a whole, while 'on January' is used to refer to a specific day within the month.
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in January

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

'In January' is used to refer to a month as a whole. For example, 'I will be traveling in January.'

Examples:

  • I will be traveling in January.
  • The conference is scheduled for January.
  • She was born in January.
  • Sep 18, 2023 ... My fiancé and I are getting married in January. We are looking for a honeymoon where we can be active and cozy. We love hiking, biking, site ...
  • Jan 17, 2020 ... Things to know before visiting Portland in January: · You'll need to rent a car! · The weather fluctuates so much! · It gets dark around 4:15pm - ...
  • Jan 28, 2019 ... The Effects of the Partial Shutdown Ending in January 2019 ... CBO estimates that the partial shutdown delayed $18 billion in federal spending and ...
  • Feb 3, 2024 ... 16 votes, 40 comments. Is Japan a good place to visit in January? I do NOT want to go skiing. I want to explore the culture, ...
  • Nov 21, 2017 ... Simply put, it CAN be COLD in Galveston in January. Don't arrive in your shorts and T shirt and expect it to be 80 degrees. Seventy degrees is ...
  • Jan 6, 2023 ... Plant tulips in January for spring blooms after you have removed your paperwhites. This post offers tips for planting tulips.
  • Jan 15, 2018 ... Sowing Sweet Peas in January ... January can be a tough month for an allotment gardener. We may have flung open the doors to let the old year out ...
  • ... in January 2025. Increased payments to nearly 7.5 million SSI recipients will begin on December 31, 2024. (Note: some people receive both Social Security ...
  • Mar 8, 2024 ... The California unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in January 2024, which is up 0.1 percentage. California payroll jobs totaled 18,007,000 in Dec.
  • Jan 13, 2023 ... The best time to plant both the seeds of peppers and tomatoes is in January. Tomato seedlings can be planted outside in late February, then ...

Alternatives:

  • during January
  • in the month of January
  • in the first month of the year

on January

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

'On January' is used to refer to a specific day within the month. For example, 'The event will take place on January 15th.'

Examples:

  • The event will take place on January 15th.
  • I have a doctor's appointment on January 10th.
  • The deadline is on January 31st.
  • 3 days ago ... There was nothing “peaceful or patriotic” about what happened on January 6. 24K views · 1 day ago #Harris2024 #KamalaHarris #election2024
  • Sep 12, 2024 ... Throughout these investigations, the question I wanted to answer wasn't so much what had happened on January 6 itself—that was clear enough ...
  • Jun 18, 2018 ... Full Title: President Reagan's Interview with Tom Brokaw of NBC from the Oval Office on January 17, 1989 Creator(s): President (1981-1989 ...
  • Sep 20, 2024 ... “President Trump met with senior Pentagon leaders and directed them to make sure any events on January 6, 2021 were safe. It is very concerning ...
  • Windows 8.1 has reached end of support on January 10, 2023. At this point technical assistance and software updates will no longer be provided.
  • Sep 21, 2023 ... Former United States Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund, who was in charge of the Department on January 6, testified. In case you missed it, here are the top ...
  • On January 6, 2021, the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., was attacked by a mob of supporters of then–U.S. President Donald Trump in an ...
  • Jan 5, 2024 ... The Department of Justice's resolve to hold accountable those who committed crimes on January 6, 2021, has not, and will not, wane. Based on ...
  • Mar 31, 2021 ... Both are correct: We will be going to Huntington Beach in January. On January 1st Lily will be graduating. Your last day to drop classes is ...
  • Jan 25, 2024 ... 10K likes, 177 comments - stevielyne on January 25, 2024: "every year on january 24th".

Alternatives:

  • on the date of January
  • on the day of January
  • on the specific day of January

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