What is Dry January®?
A collective and supportive challenge that involves giving up alcohol for one month. Now a worldwide annual initiative with millions of participants, Dry January® will be officially launched in Luxembourg for the first time on 1 January 2026.
How does it work?
From 1 to 31 January: no alcohol. An ideal opportunity to rethink your relationship with alcohol at the start of the year and beyond.
The Try Dry® app, along with our regular motivational emails (registration), will support you every step of the way throughout the challenge.
Why take part?
Taking a break from alcohol, even temporarily, brings many physical and mental health benefits. Participants often report:
- better sleep
- clearer skin
- more energy
- improved concentration
On a psychological level, many also notice improved mood, reduced stress and greater mental clarity.
Dry January® is not suitable for people who are alcohol dependent (for example, those who may experience physical withdrawal symptoms when stopping alcohol consumption).
Download the Try Dry® app
The official Try Dry® app, developed by the UK organisation Alcohol Change UK, is designed to support participants throughout the month. The app is free for iOS and Android and allows you to track your progress day by day, visualise your savings, measure health benefits and receive personalised encouragement.
Evidence shows that people who sign up for Dry January® increase their chances of making the most of this month-long break.
Please download the app below:
Useful resources
Do you need support or someone to talk to about your alcohol consumption?
Please contact, in confidence:
Support and counselling services
Organisations involved in the campaign
The Directorate of Health operates under the Ministry of Health and Social Security while working independently. It defines its work programme in line with national and international health policies and provides evidence-based services, expertise and publications to support national and international health decision-making.
CNAPA is the national centre for addiction prevention. Its mission is to promote a healthy lifestyle within society through evidence-based knowledge transfer and supportive public policies.
Quai 57 – Suchtberodungsstell is a service of arcus asbl that provides psychosocial, socio-therapeutic and psychotherapeutic support to people living with addiction (with or without substances), as well as to their families and friends.
The Fondation Cancer is an independent, neutral organisation of public interest. Its mission is to prevent cancer through prevention, support patients and promote research.
The Centre Thérapeutique d’Useldange (CTU) specialises in the treatment of people affected by alcohol, cannabis and/or medication dependence.
