"January" is the English word for the first month of the year. It comes from the Latin word "Januarius", which was a Roman god of agriculture. In many cultures, January is associated with new beginnings and fresh starts. In the Gregorian calendar, January has 31 days, which is one of the four months with 31 days (along with March, May, and July). The first day of January is known as New Year's Day or simply "New Year". It is a time for celebration and reflection on the past year and hopes for the future.