The Most Googled New Year’s Questions Every January
Every year, as soon as the clock strikes midnight and the confetti settles, millions of people reach for their phones and start asking the internet the same burning questions. From resolutions and diets to holidays and gym memberships, January is one of the busiest months for Google searches.
Here are the most Googled New Year’s questions every January — and yes, you’ve probably searched at least one of these yourself.
1. When Do New Year’s Resolutions Usually Fail?
This is one of the most searched New Year’s questions every single year.
According to multiple studies, most New Year’s resolutions start slipping by mid-January, with many people giving up entirely by January 19 (often called Quitter’s Day).
The most common resolutions that fail?
Exercising more
Eating healthier
Saving money
Losing weight
Sound familiar?
2. When Should You Take Down Christmas Decorations?
As soon as January hits, people start Googling this question in a panic.
The most common answers:
January 1 or 2 – for those ready to move on
January 6 (Epiphany) – a traditional date in many cultures
Whenever you feel like it – because honestly, no one’s judging
Pro tip: If the tree is still up in February… that’s when questions start getting asked.
3. Is New Year’s Day a Federal Holiday?
Yes — and this question spikes every January.
New Year’s Day is a federal holiday, which means:
Banks are closed
Post offices are closed
Many government offices are closed
However, not everyone gets the day off, which is why people are always double-checking.
4. When Does the Gym Get Less Crowded?
January gym anxiety is real.
Searches for this usually peak around the first week of January, and the answer most people are hoping for is: soon.
Typically:
Gyms are busiest during the first 2–3 weeks of January
Crowds thin out by early February
If you’re waiting for the “normal crowd” to return — patience is key.
5. What Is the Most Popular New Year’s Resolution?
This one gets Googled every year without fail.
The most popular New Year’s resolutions include:
Exercising more
Eating healthier
Losing weight
Saving money
Reducing stress
No matter the year, these goals never seem to change — just our commitment to them does.
6. Why Does January Feel So Long?
If January feels like it has 74 days in it, you’re not alone.
This question spikes every year because:
The holidays are over
The weather is cold
Credit card bills arrive
There’s nothing major to look forward to (yet)
Psychologists say the combination of routine, darker days, and post-holiday burnout makes time feel like it moves slower in January.
7. When Is the Next Holiday After New Year’s?
Another top January search — because everyone wants something else to look forward to.
The next major holidays people Google include:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
Valentine’s Day (February 14)
Presidents’ Day (February)
Hope is only a calendar check away.
8. Do New Year’s Resolutions Actually Work?
This question pops up every year once motivation starts to fade.
The short answer: sometimes.
Resolutions tend to work best when they are:
Specific
Realistic
Broken into small steps
Big, vague goals usually don’t survive past January.
