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Apple's Next Apple Watch Activity Challenge Starts January 1

December 30, 2025

Apple's upcoming Apple Watch Activity Challenge is set to kick off on Thursday, January 1, encouraging users to start the year actively. Participants can earn a special award by closing all three activity rings for seven consecutive days in January.

How to Achieve the New Year's Award

To earn this reward, Apple Watch owners need to complete their stand, exercise, and move goals for seven days in a row at any point during January. The challenge will be available for viewing starting December 28, with the active completion window running from January 7 to January 31.

Rewards and Celebrations

Like other Apple Activity Challenges, the New Year event comes with a virtual badge visible in the Fitness app. Additionally, users will receive a series of animated stickers featuring elements of the challenge, which can be used in the Messages app to celebrate their achievement.

Annual Tradition of the Ring in the New Year

This January challenge is part of Apple's yearly tradition, encouraging users worldwide to stay motivated and maintain their fitness routines. Throughout the year, Apple releases various Activity Challenges, each with its own themed awards and incentives to promote a healthy lifestyle.

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