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New Year’s Resolutions Week, observed from January 1 to 7, inspires millions to embrace fresh starts and set ambitious goals for the year ahead. This week encourages reflection on past achievements and challenges, prompting individuals to define new aspirations. Make a plan, track your progress, and celebrate every small victory on your journey to personal growth.
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Expected New Year’s Resolutions Week Deals
As New Year’s Resolutions Week kicks off from January 1-7, expect a surge in promotions from brands supporting personal growth and wellness. Fitness apps like MyFitnessPal and Peloton often offer discounted subscriptions or free trials. Healthy meal kit services such as HelloFresh and Blue Apron typically feature introductory offers to help kickstart healthier eating habits. Retailers like Lululemon and Nike will likely run sales on activewear and fitness gear, while productivity tools like Todoist or Evernote might provide premium upgrades at a reduced price. Financial planning apps like Mint also tend to promote their services to help users manage their money better. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as January 1 approaches.
Platform Guide for New Year’s Resolutions Week
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Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #NewYearsResolutions. Share your resolution journey, from goal setting to progress updates, in short, engaging videos.
Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #NewYearsResolutionsWeek. Post inspiring visuals of your goals, healthy meals, or workout routines to motivate your followers.
Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #NewYearsResolutions. Join groups focused on accountability and share tips or challenges with your community.
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Benjamin Franklin
History of New Year’s Resolutions Week
The tradition of celebrating the start of the year began about 5,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt. They celebrated ‘Wepet Renpet (opening of the year) in midsummer during the annual flooding of the Nile River as this meant their lands would be fertile. Though there’s no evidence they made any resolutions, they celebrated as we do now, with alcohol and food. It was later that traditions surrounding this holiday became non-secular.
The first people known to make New Year’s resolutions are ancient Babylonians. They resolved to pay back debts and return borrowed objects. It was even more important for Babylonians to keep their resolutions as they were making them not to themselves but to the gods. Failing yourself is one thing, but breaking a promise you made to a god is a toughie. Ancient Romans celebrated the new year as well.
It was Julius Caesar who altered the calendar, naming the first month of January after the Roman god Janus, the god of beginnings, transitions, time, and endings. All in all, a suitable name for the start of the year. Similar to the Babylonians, ancient Romans made promises to the gods. These promises revolved around behaving well and performing good deeds.
Celebrating the new year was popularized by Christian Methodists who revolved the holiday around religion. In 1755, John Wesley — an English clergyman — created the Covenant Renewal Service. The service is held on the first Sunday where people read scripture, sing hymns, and say prayers from the Methodist Worship Book. The purpose of this is to renew and strengthen your faith in God.
These days we view New Year’s as a secular holiday, going out and throwing parties. We promise to change not to our pagan gods but ourselves. Most New Year’s resolutions revolve around self-improvement, though many are unsuccessful.
New Year’s Resolutions Week timeline
Ancient Egyptians celebrate the beginning of a new year, though there’s no evidence they made any resolutions.
Ancient Babylonians are the first people to make New Year’s resolutions.
Julius Caesar creates a calendar where the first month is named January after the Roman god Janus.
Christian Methodists hold a service on the first Sunday of the year to renew their faith.
How Businesses Can Celebrate New Year’s Resolutions Week
Local businesses can actively support New Year’s Resolutions Week by offering special promotions and resources. Gyms and fitness studios can host open house events or discounted trial memberships. Healthy restaurants might introduce ‘resolution-friendly’ menu items or meal prep services. Bookstores could curate displays of self-help books, planners, and journals, while local coaches or therapists could offer introductory consultations to help individuals plan their year.
New Year’s Resolutions Week FAQs
When is New Year’s Resolutions Week?
In 2027, New Year’s Resolutions Week will be observed from Friday, January 1 through Thursday, January 7. This annual observance sets the tone for a year of personal growth and achievement.
How many people make New Year's resolutions?
Research consistently shows that nearly half of the adult population in the U.S. sets resolutions for the new year. This annual tradition reflects a widespread desire for self-improvement and fresh starts.
What are the most popular New Year's resolutions?
Common resolutions include improving physical fitness, managing finances better, focusing on mental well-being, and cultivating new hobbies. Many also aim to reduce stress or spend more quality time with loved ones.
Why do people make New Year's resolutions?
The tradition stems from ancient practices and the human desire for renewal. It offers a designated time to reflect on the past year’s habits and consciously choose to adopt new, beneficial behaviors for the upcoming year.
New Year’s Resolutions Week Activities
Make a resolution
Many of us have given up making New Year’s resolutions to avoid the embarrassment of realizing nothing’s going to change. To break that cycle, this year, make goals that are completely realistic.
Make commitments you can’t undo
Buy a gym membership, and go shopping for healthier food choices. It’s easier to stick to those commitments than waste your money.
Party and be merry
The most important resolution you can make on New Year’s is to start it right. Host a get-together in your home or hit the club. Having a good time will give you the motivation you need to stick to your resolutions.
5 Fascinating Facts About New Year's Days
Most people give up by February
The number of people keeping their resolutions goes down every week with about 80% completely giving up on their resolutions by February.
Nearly half of Americans make yearly resolutions
About 45% of Americans consistently make New Year’s resolutions every year.
Each country has strange traditions
The Spanish attempt to eat 12 grapes, one for each stroke of midnight, the Danish throw plates against their front door, and the Estonians attempt to eat a lucky number of meals.
The color of your underwear matters
Latinos wear yellow underwear for good luck and Italians looking for love wear red on New Year's Eve.
New Year’s Day and car theft
New Year's Day is one of the holidays when vehicles are most likely to be stolen.
Why We Love New Year’s Resolutions Week
You can hold yourself accountable
If you’ve been struggling with some bad habits and don’t feel good about yourself, this is the time to reflect on these things. Time to stop guilt-tripping yourself and set a plan to reach your goal.
It’s a good time to restart
Ever get a burst of motivation and start making all these plans only to wake up uninterested the following morning? Well, there’s no better time to start than a new year.
Everyone is on the same boat
You’re not the only one making resolutions and struggling to keep them. Discuss your plans with your friends and keep yourselves in check.
New Year’s Resolutions Week dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | January 1–7 | Friday–Thursday |
| 2028 | January 1–7 | Saturday–Friday |
| 2029 | January 1–7 | Monday–Sunday |
| 2030 | January 1–7 | Tuesday–Monday |
| 2031 | January 1–7 | Wednesday–Tuesday |
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