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on January vs in January

Both 'on January' and 'in January' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In January' is the more common and appropriate choice when referring to a specific month, while 'on January' is used when referring to a specific date within that month.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 4375 views

on January

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific date within the month of January.

Use 'on January' when specifying a particular date in the month of January, such as 'on January 15th.'

Examples:

  • The event is scheduled to take place on January 10th.
  • She was born on January 3rd.
  • The deadline for submissions is on January 31st.
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  • 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.
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  • 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 ...
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  • Jan 25, 2024 ... 10K likes, 177 comments - stevielyne on January 25, 2024: "every year on january 24th".

Alternatives:

  • on the 10th of January
  • on January 3rd
  • on January 31st

in January

This phrase is commonly used when referring to the month of January.

Use 'in January' when talking about events, activities, or general occurrences that happen during the month of January.

Examples:

  • I will be traveling to Europe in January.
  • The weather is usually cold in January.
  • Many people make New Year's resolutions in January.
  • Other Information: Left the CNDP in January 2008.
  • Assigned to the army reserve forces in January 2012.
  • Nadine's company performed a preview in January.
  • A negotiating round was cancelled in January.
  • They're hired in January, dismissed in October.
  • They say you can go swimming there, even in January.
  • The Community recognised Croatia in January 1992.
  • Sicily submitted the evaluation report in January 1999.
  • The company was therefore declared bankrupt in January 1997.
  • Was killed in the prison in January of 1982.
  • UNICE changed its name to BUSINESSEUROPE in January 2007.
  • She... She died in January.
  • He's off to college in January.
  • The study was launched in January 2009 and will run for 24 months.
  • I would remind you that the Commission presented its text in January 2003.
  • We're not going to Alaska in January.
  • Finally, the Iraqi people want the election to be held in January.
  • The last outbreak of FMD in Paraguay occurred in January 2012.
  • The Paris III conference took place in January 2007.
  • The framework for clearing and settlement mechanisms within SEPA came into force in January 2008.

Alternatives:

  • during January
  • within January
  • throughout January

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