22 Funny 'Dry January' Memes That'll Help You Laugh Your Way Through the Month of Sobriety (And Clarity)

Dry January does not mean a month without snow or rain. It actually means a month without drinking alcohol. Why, you ask? Because it’s a great time to refresh after all the holiday partying. It’s also a great way to experience life without alcohol and enjoy the health benefits that go with it. This means it’s a time that’s ripe for funny memes—but more on that below. 

For the last decade, the month of January has been set aside as a time to go dry. This challenge is known as “Dry January,” “Sober January” and even “Drynuary.” Like with any resolution, the beginning of the year is the perfect time to get a fresh start and be kind to your body. The idea has been gaining popularity with each new year. After all, what’s not to like about eliminating hangovers, losing weight, staying focused and improving one’s health? Not to mention all of the money saved from not buying alcohol.

Even with all of the benefits, it can be a struggle for many people to stay dry for a whole month. Because of this, a little humor may be necessary. These hilarious dry January memes are just the ticket for helping you to get through the struggles of staying on track. They’ll help get your spirits up—and you won’t have to drink any spirits at all.

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Best Funny “Dry January” Memes

You might be able to relate to some of these funny memes, which portray common feelings, struggles and a little bit of sneakiness.

1. The Struggle Is Real

2. A Desert Is a Thirsty Place

3. You Have To Do What You Have To Do

4. That Can’t Count, Can It?

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5. Just Giddy or a Little Tipsy?

6. No One Needs To Know

7. Some Concessions Are Pretty Easy To Make.

8. It’s Good To Be Optimistic!

9. Beauty Is in the Eye of the Drunken Beholder.

10. It’s Still Just Water.

11. This Can’t Happen Again.

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Hilarious “Dry January” Memes

12. Suddenly Focused and Aware.

13. Define Dry.

14. It’s Important To Get the Right Punctuation.

15. You’d Have To Be Drunk.

16. Some Like It Dry.

17. Don’t Want To. Don’t Have To.

18. Technically Keeping the Rules.

19. You’re Kidding, Right?

20. At Least You’ll Get Some Beauty Sleep To Start 2025 Off Right.

21. One Way To Look at It.

22. Don’t Even Think About It.

How's your Dry January going?
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