100 National Days to Celebrate

Have you ever discovered that it’s the National Day to celebrate one of your favorite things, like pets or ice cream? It’s a great chance to pay tribute to something awesome, but you may find out too late to plan a fun event. We’ve created a list of 100 noteworthy national days to put on your calendar, so you can mark the occasion at home, work or anywhere else! January National Trivia Day: January 4 National Sunday Supper Day: Second Sunday in January National Popcorn Day: January 19 National Polka Dot Day: January 22 National Peanut Butter Day: January 24 Library Shelfie Day: The Fourth Wednesday in January National Fun at Work Day: Last Friday in January National Hot Chocolate Day: January 31 February National Dark Chocolate Day: February 1 National Groundhog Day: February 2 National Pizza Day: February 9 Galentine’s Day: February 13 National Random Acts of Kindness Day: February 17 National Love Your Pet Day: February 20 National Margarita Day: February 22 National Chili Day: Fourth Thursday in February March National Employee Appreciation Day: First Friday in March National Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day): March 2 National Sons Day: March 4 National Barbie Day: March 9 National Good Samaritan Day: March 13 National Potato Chip Day: March 14 National Backyard Day: March 19 World Theatre Day: March 27 April April Fool’s Day: April 1 National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day: April 2 National Walking Day: April 5 National Pet Day: April 11 National Grilled Cheese Day: April 12 National Gardening Day: April 14 National Arbor Day: Last Friday in April National Picnic Day: April 23 May World Laughter Day: First Sunday in May National Lemonade Day: First Sunday in May Bird Day: May 4 National Star Wars Day: May 4 (May the Fourth Be with You) Cinco de Mayo: May 5 National Barbecue Day: May 16 National Scavenger Hunt Day: May 24 National Wine Day: May 25 National Family Fun Day: Sunday before Memorial Day June National Olive Day: June 1 World Bicycle Day: June 3 Global Running Day: First Wednesday in June National Iced Tea Day: June 10 Family Health and Fitness Day: 2nd Saturday in June National Seashell Day: First Day of Summer International Day of Yoga: June 21 National Sunglasses Day: June 27 July National Fried Chicken Day: July 6 National Day of Rock N’ Roll: July 7 World Chocolate Day: July 7 National Pina Colada Day: July 10 Social Media Giving Day: July 15 National Ice Cream Day: Third Sunday in July International Self Care Day: July 24 National Parents Day: 4thSunday in July August International Mahjong Day – August 1 National Girlfriends Day – August 1 Sandcastle Day – First Saturday in August National Watermelon Day – August 3 National Pickleball Day – August 8 National S’mores Day – August 10 National Nonprofit Day – August 17 National Dog Day – August 26 September National Wildlife Day – September 4 National Read a Book Day – September 6 National Guacamole Day – September 16 Talk Like a Pirate Day – September 16 National Cleanup Day – Third Saturday in September National Girls Night – September 22 National Daughter’s Day – September 25 National Good Neighbor Day – September 28 National Coffee Day – September 29 October National Pumpkin Spice Day – October 1 National Taco Day – October 4 National Mad Hatter Day – October 6 National Hero Day – October 8 National Walk to a Park Day – October 10 National Dessert Day – October 14 National Pumpkin Day – October 26 National Make a Difference Day – Fourth Saturday in October National Chocolate Day – October 28 November National Family Literacy Day – November 1 National Sandwich Day – November 3 National Donut Day – November 5 National Sundae Day – November 11 National Philanthropy Day – November 15 National Take a Hike Day – November 17 National Princess Day – November 18 National Gingerbread Cookie Day – November 21 December National Pie Day – December 1 #GivingTuesday (National Day of Giving) – Tuesday after Thanksgiving National Cookie Day – December 4 National Slime Day – December 7 Gingerbread House Day – December 12 National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day – Third Friday in December Go Caroling Day – December 20 National Egg Nog Day – December 24 National Candy Cane Day – December 26 Use this list for inspiration all year long, whether you plan small gatherings with friends or company celebrations. Create an online sign up form to simplify organizing for larger events, so you have more time to enjoy the fun! Ashley Kaufman is a marketing strategist at SignUpGenius. She loves telling (and reading) compelling stories and bringing people together.

100 National Days to Celebrate

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