Did you know that January is “Be Kind to Your Server Month”? Or that February 26th is “Tell a Fairy Tale Day”? When it comes to holidays, a person usually thinks of the more widely celebrated ones like Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Then, it goes to the smaller ones such as Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day. However, there are hundreds of holidays throughout the year.
These random, quirky and unique holidays are featured 365 days of the year. In fact, there is probably a celebration of some sort each day. There is something for everyone, no matter his or her interests. Do you see an entertaining day or two to add to your list of festivities?
January
6th – National Shortbread Day
8th – Bubble Bath Day
17th – Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day
20th – National Cheese Lovers Day
31st – National Hot Chocolate Day
February
4th – Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
10th – National Flannel Day
17th – Random Acts of Kindness Day
20th – National Love Your Pet Day
25th – National Clam Chowder Day
March
1st – World Compliment Day
3rd – National Doodle Day
17th – World Sleep Day
22nd – National Goof-Off Day
26th – Make Your Own Holiday Day
April
7th – National No Housework Day
16th – Go Fly a Kite Day
18th – Velociraptor Awareness Day
26th – Hug a Friend Day
29th – International Dance Day
May
3rd – Great American Grump Out
5th – International Space Day
9th – Lost Sock Remembrance Day
22nd – Sherlock Holmes Day
30th – National Mint Julep Day
June
1st – Say Something Nice Day
18th – International Picnic Day
20th – Daylight Appreciation Day
26th – National Chocolate Pudding Day
28th – INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY
July
2nd – I Forgot Day
8th – National Ice Cream Sundae Day
16th – World Snake Day
22nd – Summer Leisure Day
30th – National Cheesecake Day
August
1st – National Night Out
6th – International Forgiveness Day
12th – World Elephant Day
26th – Women’s Equality Day
31st – Eat Outside Day
September
6th – Read a Book Day
13th – Fortune Cookie Day
19th – Talk Like a Pirate Day
25th – National Cooking Day
26th – National Pancake Day
October
2nd – Name Your Car Day
11th – It’s My Party Day
15th – “I Love Lucy” Day
23rd – National iPod Day
25th – World Opera Day
November
3rd – National Sandwich Day
5th – Guy Fawkes Day
14th – National Pickle Day
24th – National Day of Listening
27th – Turtle Adoption Day
December
4th – National Kitten Day
15th – Bill of Rights Day
17th – National Maple Syrup Day
23rd – Festivus
30th – No Interruptions Day
These random holidays are creative days to celebrate something out of the ordinary. Make it a goal this new year to choose at least one fun day to honor each month. Play some games or have some tasty treats – these lively commemorations are just reminders that life and all that it offers should be honored on a daily basis.
