Universal Studios Hollywood Crowds in January 2026

Daily crowd level predictions based on school calendars, historical patterns, events, and seasonal trends. Updated daily with AI-powered modeling.

5/10
Avg. Crowd Level
5/10
Lightest Day
5/10
Avg. Weekday
5/10
Avg. Weekend
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1-2: Ghost Town
3-4: Low
5-6: Moderate
7-8: High
9-10: Packed

5 Least Crowded Days

Thu, Jan 1
Moderate5/10
Fri, Jan 2
Moderate5/10
Sat, Jan 3
Moderate5/10
Sun, Jan 4
Moderate5/10
Mon, Jan 5
Moderate5/10

5 Most Crowded Days

Thu, Jan 1
Moderate5/10
Fri, Jan 2
Moderate5/10
Sat, Jan 3
Moderate5/10
Sun, Jan 4
Moderate5/10
Mon, Jan 5
Moderate5/10

Day-by-Day Crowd Forecast

DateDayCrowd LevelKey Factors
Jan 1Thursday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 2Friday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 3Saturday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 4Sunday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 5Monday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 6Tuesday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 7Wednesday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 8Thursday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 9Friday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 10Saturday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 11Sunday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 12Monday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 13Tuesday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 14Wednesday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 15Thursday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 16Friday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 17Saturday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 18Sunday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 19Monday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 20Tuesday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 21Wednesday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 22Thursday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 23Friday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 24Saturday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 25Sunday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 26Monday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 27Tuesday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 28Wednesday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 29Thursday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 30Friday5/10ModerateUnable to compute
Jan 31Saturday5/10ModerateUnable to compute

What to Expect at Universal Studios Hollywood in January

Our forecast shows January 2026 averaging a Moderate crowd level (5/10) at Universal Studios Hollywood. Weekdays average 5/10 while weekends climb to 5/10.

Expect moderate to heavy crowds this month. Standby waits for popular rides will likely exceed 45 minutes during peak hours. Planning your ride order and arriving at rope drop will help you make the most of your day.

Tips for Visiting in January

Best days to visit: Based on our predictions, Thu, Jan 1, Fri, Jan 2, Sat, Jan 3 are the lightest days this month with crowd levels of 5, 5, 5/10.

Days to avoid: Thu, Jan 1, Fri, Jan 2, Sat, Jan 3 are predicted to be the busiest, reaching crowd levels of 5, 5, 5/10.

Use our trip planner to build an optimized ride schedule for your chosen dates, or check the Express Pass calculator to see if skip-the-line passes are worth it for your visit.

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