What is Dry January?
Find out more about the annual movement through which millions of people give up alcohol for the month of January.
The Dry January story
Dry January started in 2013 with 4,000 people. It's come a long way since then, with over 100,000 signing up and 4 million taking part in 2020.
Why do Dry January?
A month off is the perfect way to reset your relationship with alcohol.
Try Dry: the app to track your time off drinking
Download the free app to track your dry days plus your units calories and money saved.
The Dry January blog
The Dry January blog is full of tips, reviews and stories from other participants to keep you motivated all month and beyond.
Try Dry: The Official Guide to a Month Off Booze
Try Dry is your guide to a month alcohol-free, written by Alcohol Change UK, the charity behind Dry January.
Go dry for charity
Dry January will make a difference to you as you save money, feel great and look fabulous - but it can make a difference to others too, as you can raise money for or donate to charity.
Reasons to support us
Find out more about the charity behind Dry January, Alcohol Change UK.
Information for charities
Are you a charity who wants to raise money through Dry January? The good news is, you can!
Dry January in your workplace
Take on Dry January as a team as a wellbeing activity that brings you closer together - without booze.
Dry January in your community
Find out how you can use Dry January to help your community become healthier and happier.
Your Dry January resources
Download free resources to tell the world that you're taking on Dry January!
Try Dry help centre
We hope you love using Try Dry, but unfortunately problems do occur from time to time - find support here.
Dry January support
If you're struggling with your Dry January, find out more about your support options.
Dry January policies
Read our privacy and ethical policies.
Read stories from Dry Janners, tips for the month, alcohol-free reviews and lots more!
DJ Santero | May 2020 | 8 minutes
If you're worried about how to manage your drinking post-lockdown, Ministry of Sound's DJ Santero has you covered.
Richard Piper | May 2020 | 9 minutes
For Sober Spring, Alcohol Change UK's Chief Executive Dr Richard Piper considers what's really happening to the UK's drinking in lockdown, and offers advice to those seeking to make a change.
Spencer Matthews | May 2020 | 9 minutes
"I wouldn’t be friends with the drinking Spencer of two years ago."
Catherine Gray | May 2020 | 9 minutes
Author Catherine Gray shares what works for her when it comes to relieving stress without adding alcohol to the mix.
May 2020 | 9 minutes
We asked some people who moderate or don’t drink at all for some of their top tips for managing their drinking and mental health during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lauren Booker | May 2020 | 9 minutes
Lauren Booker has been alcohol-free for over eight years - and she knows that you don't need alcohol to have the social life you want.
Millie Gooch | April 2020 | 8 minutes
Journalist Millie Gooch, founder of Sober Girl Society, shares her perspective.
Marcus Barnes | April 2020 | 8 minutes
Marcus Barnes shares his tips for parenting during lockdown without giving into the drinking memes.
Lisa Smith | April 2020 | 8 minutes
This is Lisa's story: "Smart, successful people like me don’t become addicted - right?
Karl Williams | April 2020 | 9 minutes
Karl Williams discusses the pressures men face to drink, how that intersects with mental health, and whether there's another way.
Catherine Gray | March 2020 | 9 minutes
Sober Spring started just as pandemic panic well and truly gripped the nation - but is that the best or worst timing?
Catherine Gray | March 2020 | 7 minutes
Sober Spring is a 93-day alcohol sabbatical, from 20 March to 20 June, brought to you by best-selling author Catherine Gray and Alcohol Change UK.
