14 ‘January’ memes that capture the struggles after the New Year

January 2025 has arrived, and as we dive back into work, classes, and New Year resolutions after a week of celebrations, the month brings its fair share of challenges. So, let’s take a look at some of the funniest January memes that perfectly capture the post-New Year struggles!

14 Hilarious ‘January’ memes

Liquor Store vs. Gym Owners (via u/shadowsOfMyPantomime / Reddit)

Gym owners love January, thanks to the surge of people who have resolved to get fitter. But for liquor store owners, it's a different story, thanks to people returning to work after the holiday partying and others who have resolved to quit drinking.

Pending work (via u/_workchronicles / Reddit)

Oh, the regret of postponing every task until January, only for January to arrive and the realization to hit that you can’t run away now!

Making the most of January (via u/TheWebsploiter / Reddit)

January might pass by quicker than expected as we focus on returning to normal and working on a new version of ourselves.

Dry January (via u/A24OnTheRocks / Reddit)

Dry January doesn’t always work out for everyone. Maybe give Dry February a shot instead?

January Birthdays (via u/Spastic-Fantastic / Reddit)

January birthdays often turn into budget-friendly celebrations after all the spending on New Year’s partying and shopping.

Before vs. After (via u/tamilvanan31 / Reddit)

Remember when you said there wasn't enough drama and it was too quiet in December? Well, think again.

It's January (via u/TheLinkTW / Reddit)

That feeling when you think you've been hustling for a year, but it's still only January. We get it, Captain Haddock!

Shorter days (via u/Phalex / Reddit)

January can be a tough month if you're in the northern hemisphere. The days are so short that evening naps feel like full-blown night slumbers.

Back to classes (via u/Aruiaruishas / Reddit)

Whoever's idea it was to call students back to classes just two to three days after New Year's has undoubtedly been cursed by every student at least once.

Too long (via @memedotpk / Instagram)

January can feel endless with all the work, no holidays, and hardly any partying. Truly tragic.

First day vs. First week (via @naiivememe / X)

Looks like "New Year, New Me" isn’t the most straightforward resolution for many to follow.

January-flavored ice cream (via @memeig_ / X)

January seems so challenging for this user that if it were an ice cream flavor, it would be beach sand.

A giant Monday (via @RoxyRigatoni / X)

January is one month where the Monday blues last from Monday to Sunday, all 31 days!

Magical to miserable (via @aprilbrucker / X)

If you’re looking for a definition of January, this user just nailed it: The time of year when everything goes from magical to miserable.

January might not be the most exciting month for everyone, but the slump won’t last forever. So hang in there, Kings and Queens; brighter days are just around the corner!