Dry January 2027 · Friday 1 January to Sunday 31 January
Dry January 2027, somewhere quiet.
Spend the whole of January away from the usual fridge, the usual Friday and the usual excuses. One calm, sober month with up to three other guests and Sami Adham: simple food, daily movement, short meditations and long conversations.
The honest pitch
Most people can do Dry January at home. Some would rather not.
Around 17.5 million adults in the UK said they planned a month off alcohol for January 2026, according to a Censuswide poll for Alcohol Change UK. In the US, CivicScience found that about one adult in five took part in Dry January 2026. That is a lot of people giving it a go. CivicScience also found that the share who started but did not finish almost doubled, from 12% to 20%.
It's rarely a lack of willpower. It's the same sofa at 6pm, half a bottle of Christmas port, a kind friend who says "go on, it's Friday", and long, dark evenings with nothing planned. A month away removes most of those small decisions at once. That is the whole idea, and it isn't magic.
If you are happy doing it at home, brilliant: use the free tools further down this page. If you'd like to do it properly, once, somewhere calm and with good company, read on.
Rowan is our AI assistant. It answers questions about the month, honestly, any time. Please keep health details for the video call.
What a January abroad with Sami looks like
A normal day in a quiet month.
- Early and slow. Water, daylight, then coffee. Phones can wait.
- Movement every day, at your pace: a long walk, a swim, some simple strength work.
- Simple shared meals. Low-carb, keto-style food with some fruit. Intermittent fasting is part of the month; Sami sets each guest's eating window and adjusts it to them. If you feel unwell, you eat.
- 10 to 20 minutes of meditation, always optional.
- Afternoons to explore or rest, and outings together.
- Evenings with coffee and long conversations, not a bar. One free day a week.
You live in your own private flat, about ten minutes' walk from Sami. You keep your own phone, passport, money and key, and you can leave whenever you like.
Who it's for
Is a Dry January abroad right for you?
It may suit you if
- You are 21 or over and can take a month away from work and home.
- You have done a dry month before, and February undid it.
- You want a reset with structure, not a party and not a clinic.
- You like the idea of a small table of four, not a hall of forty.
- You would like to come home with three habits that last, not just 31 ticks.
It is not for you if
- You need medical help to stop drinking. If you drink heavily or every day, stopping suddenly can be dangerous. See a doctor first.
- You want medical or psychological care. This is a healthy-living month: not medical care, and not therapy.
- You want a luxury spa with treatments. It's a simple, calm month.
- You are under 21.
A small calculator
What does a month off give back?
Not a health promise, just arithmetic. Type what you drink in a normal week and what one drink usually costs you.
People who join Dry January often say the same short list at the end: better sleep, more energy, money saved. In one study of 4,232 people, 56% said they slept better and 63% said they saved money. Those are people describing themselves, not a promise for anyone. A 2025 review of 16 studies, led by researchers at Brown University, found similar self-reported benefits and few downsides, apart from a small "rebound" in some people who did not finish the month.
Price
US$10,000 for the month.
- Included: all shared meals, daily exercise, meditation, activities and local transport during the month.
- Not included: your own private flat (Sami sends you a suitable listing; you book and pay it yourself), flights, visas, travel insurance and personal spending.
- Nothing is paid before a video call and a signed agreement. Then a US$1,000 deposit, which is part of the fee. Bank transfer or Western Union only. No card form on this site.
The same price every month. No early-bird tricks. The price page · Terms.
How to join
From today to 1 January.
- Email or apply. Write to info@thequietmonth.com, or apply in about five minutes. Sami reads every application himself and replies within 48 hours.
- A free 20-minute video call. Book it here. No pressure, no payment.
- Country and city, then the agreement. You learn where the month is before you sign anything.
- Your doctor's fit-to-join letter, travel insurance with medical cover, and flights.
- 1 January 2027: arrive. The balance is paid in two halves, on day 1 and day 15.
Apply any time. It helps to apply at least two weeks before 1 January. More detail on the January 2027 month page.
Safety first
After the holidays, stop safely.
If you drink heavily or every day, or feel shaky, sweaty or unwell when you go without a drink, see a doctor before you stop. Stopping suddenly can be dangerous. Alcohol Change UK gives the same advice.
Every guest brings a doctor's fit-to-join letter and travel insurance with medical and evacuation cover. The Quiet Month is a healthy-living month: not therapy, and not medical or psychological treatment. How we keep guests safe.
In a crisis, call your local emergency number, or find a free helpline at findahelpline.com.
Free, at home
Doing Dry January at home? Take these with you.
- Dry January 2027: a practical plan that actually lasts: December prep, the hard evenings, and February.
- Dry January abroad: where and how to spend a sober month: how to choose a place, a budget and a routine.
- The free 31-day planner: print it, stick it on the fridge, tick the boxes.
- The free 7-day plan, a good warm-up for the last week of December.
- The charity's free Try Dry app. Alcohol Change UK says app users were more likely to finish the month.
Questions about Dry January 2027
When is Dry January 2027?
From Friday 1 January to Sunday 31 January 2027. Dry January is a campaign run by the UK charity Alcohol Change UK; its free Try Dry app and daily emails are open to anyone. The Quiet Month is a separate, paid month and is not linked to the charity.
Can I spend Dry January 2027 with The Quiet Month?
Yes. The first Quiet Month starts on 1 January 2027, so it lines up with the whole of January. Up to four guests, at least one month, no alcohol, no smoking and no drugs for the whole stay. Apply any time; it helps to apply at least two weeks before 1 January.
How much does it cost?
US$10,000 per guest for the month. That covers the shared meals, daily exercise, meditation, activities and local transport. You book and pay your own private flat nearby (Sami sends you a suitable listing), plus your flights, visas, travel insurance and personal spending. Nothing is paid before a video call and a signed agreement.
Where is it?
The location is never published. After the free video call, if we both want to go ahead, you are told the country and city before you sign anything. The exact address comes after the deposit.
Who is it for?
Adults aged 21 or over who want a calm, sober January away from the usual routine: simple low-carb food, daily movement, short meditations, outings and long conversations, with a small group. It suits people who could do a month off at home but would rather not do it alone, or with the same fridge and the same Friday nights.
Who is it not for?
Anyone who needs medical help to stop drinking. If you drink heavily or every day, or feel shaky, sweaty or unwell when you stop, stopping suddenly can be dangerous: please see a doctor first. The Quiet Month is a healthy-living month: not medical care, and not therapy. Every guest brings a doctor's fit-to-join letter.
Is there fasting?
Intermittent fasting is part of the month. Sami sets each guest's daily eating window and adjusts it to them. If you feel unwell, you eat. Fasting is not offered to anyone who has diabetes or takes glucose-lowering medicine, is pregnant or breastfeeding, has had an eating disorder, is under-weight or has kidney disease.
What if I cannot go away in January?
Do Dry January at home with free tools: the free 31-day planner on this site, the free 7-day plan, and the charity's free Try Dry app. You can also join a later Quiet Month: a new month starts on the 1st of every month.
Sources
- Alcohol Change UK, December 2025: 17.5 million plan a break for January 2026 (Censuswide, 2,000 UK adults)
- CivicScience, January 2026: participation up, completion slips (US survey)
- Richard de Visser, University of Sussex, via Sleep Review (Jan 2025) (4,232 adults, self-reported)
- Brown University School of Public Health: review of 16 Dry January studies (2025)
- Alcohol Change UK: Dry January and the Try Dry app (includes the safety note)
Dry January is a registered trademark of Alcohol Change UK. The Quiet Month is a separate, paid month and is not linked to Alcohol Change UK. Checked on 24 October 2026.
The Quiet Month team
The next step
Spend this January somewhere quiet.
Up to four guests, from 1 January 2027. Write to Sami first, or book a free 20-minute call. Applying costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
Prefer WhatsApp? +971 52 311 2385. Please don't send health details by email or WhatsApp.