What is January called when you don’t drink? What is another name for Dry January?

Dry January is a popular health challenge that involves abstaining from alcohol for the entire month of January. It can have many benefits for your physical and mental well-being, such as improving your sleep, saving money, and reducing your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Dry January started in 2012 as a public health initiative from Alcohol Change UK, a British charity that aims to reduce the harm caused by alcohol.

Since then, millions of people around the world have joined the challenge every year, either by signing up for coaching emails, downloading the free Try Dry app, or simply making a personal commitment. Dry January is also known by other names, such as Drynuary, Dryathalon, or Janopause.

Some people may extend their alcohol-free period beyond January, or choose to do it at a different time of the year. The main idea is to take a break from drinking and reflect on your relationship with alcohol.