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National Princess Day
Nov 18
National Princess Day on November 18 celebrates imagination, kindness and bravery. Plan a dress-up party or learn about real-life princesses in history.
Fun & Quirky Days
Some days are just for fun. Discover the silly, surprising and delightfully odd observances that make ordinary days more interesting.
42 days, starting with the next one coming up.
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National Sock Day
Dec 4
National Sock Day on December 4 celebrates warm, cozy and colorful socks. Learn the story behind Christmas stockings and why socks are…
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Cat Herders Day
Dec 15
Cat Herders Day on December 15 honors anyone who manages chaos, from teachers to project managers. Learn the phrase's origin and how…
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Festivus
Dec 23
Festivus on December 23 is the 'holiday for the rest of us', with an aluminum pole, the Airing of Grievances and Feats…
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No L Day
Dec 25
No L Day on December 25 is a playful word holiday: 'Noel' spelled 'No L'. Learn the joke, fun facts about the…
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Tick Tock Day
Dec 29
Tick Tock Day on December 29 reminds you that time is running out on the year. Learn its purpose, clock history and…
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National Trivia Day
Jan 4
National Trivia Day on January 4 celebrates fun facts and the people who know them. Host a quiz night, play a trivia…
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National Bobblehead Day
Jan 7
National Bobblehead Day on January 7 celebrates the nodding figurines found on desks and dashboards. Learn their history from 1700s Europe to…
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National Rubber Ducky Day
Jan 13
National Rubber Ducky Day on January 13 celebrates the classic bath toy. Learn its history and how a 1992 spill of floating…
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National Sticker Day
Jan 13
National Sticker Day on January 13 celebrates stickers of every kind. Decorate a laptop, start a sticker book or design your own.
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National Hat Day
Jan 15
National Hat Day on January 15 celebrates hats of every style. Learn hat history, the Stetson cowboy hat and the real story…
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National Nothing Day
Jan 16
National Nothing Day on January 16 is an 'un-event' with nothing to celebrate. Learn its funny origin and why doing nothing can…
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Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day
Jan 17
Ditch New Year's Resolutions Day on January 17 is a chance to drop unrealistic goals. Learn why resolutions fail and how to…
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Brew a Potion Day
Jan 19
Brew a Potion Day on January 19 celebrates potions in folklore, fiction and the kitchen. Learn potion history and try safe, color-changing…
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National Polka Dot Day
Jan 22
National Polka Dot Day on January 22 celebrates the cheerful pattern seen on dresses, ties and artwork. Learn where polka dots got…
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Measure Your Feet Day
Jan 23
Measure Your Feet Day on January 23 is a reminder to check your shoe size. Learn why feet change, how to measure…
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National Opposite Day
Jan 25
National Opposite Day on January 25 is a playful day for saying the opposite of what you mean. Try silly games and…
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National Inane Answering Message Day
Jan 30
National Inane Answering Message Day on January 30 is a reminder to update your voicemail greeting. Learn answering machine history and greeting…
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National Backward Day
Jan 31
National Backward Day on January 31 invites you to do things in reverse. Learn about mirror writing, palindromes and fun backward activities.
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National Umbrella Day
Feb 10
National Umbrella Day on February 10 celebrates the simple invention that keeps us dry. Learn umbrella history from ancient sunshades to today.
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National Tooth Fairy Day
Feb 28
National Tooth Fairy Day on February 28 celebrates the magical visitor who trades coins for lost teeth. Learn the tradition's history and…
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Leap Day
Feb 29
Leap Day, February 29, only happens every four years. Learn why we need leap years, the rules behind them and traditions for…
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National Awkward Moments Day
Mar 18
National Awkward Moments Day on March 18 helps you laugh off life's cringeworthy moments. Learn why awkwardness is normal and how to…
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National Goof Off Day
Mar 22
National Goof Off Day on March 22 gives you permission to relax, play and take a break from serious tasks. Learn why…
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April Fools’ Day
Apr 1
April Fools' Day on April 1 is a day for harmless pranks and hoaxes. Learn the theories behind its origins, famous hoaxes…
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National Unicorn Day
Apr 9
National Unicorn Day on April 9 celebrates the magical one-horned creature of legend. Learn unicorn myths, history and creative ways to celebrate.
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National Look-Alike Day
Apr 20
National Look-Alike Day on April 20 celebrates doppelgängers, celebrity twins and family resemblances. Learn the science of look-alikes and fun ideas.
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National Paranormal Day
May 3
National Paranormal Day on May 3 celebrates the mysterious and unexplained, from ghost stories to UFO legends. Learn the history and ways…
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National Lost Sock Memorial Day
May 9
National Lost Sock Memorial Day on May 9 pays tribute to socks that vanish in the laundry. Learn the theories, fun facts…
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National Clean Up Your Room Day
May 10
National Clean Up Your Room Day on May 10 encourages tidying your space. Learn the benefits of decluttering and simple cleaning tips…
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National Dance Like a Chicken Day
May 14
National Dance Like a Chicken Day on May 14 celebrates the goofy 'Chicken Dance'. Learn its Swiss origins and how to do…
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National Pink Day
Jun 23
National Pink Day on June 23 celebrates the color pink. Learn the history of pink, how it got its name and fun…
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National Sunglasses Day
Jun 27
National Sunglasses Day on June 27 reminds everyone to protect their eyes from UV rays. Learn sunglasses history and how to choose…
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World UFO Day
Jul 2
World UFO Day on July 2 celebrates curiosity about unidentified flying objects. Learn the history of UFO sightings, Roswell and official investigations.
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National Bikini Day
Jul 5
National Bikini Day on July 5 marks the swimsuit's 1946 debut in Paris. Learn its surprising history, its atomic-age name and summer…
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National Hammock Day
Jul 22
National Hammock Day on July 22 celebrates relaxing in a hammock. Learn hammock history, from Indigenous Caribbean inventors to sailors, and setup…
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National Tell a Joke Day
Aug 16
National Tell a Joke Day on August 16 celebrates humor and laughter. Learn the history of jokes, from ancient Sumer to stand-up,…
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National Thrift Shop Day
Aug 17
National Thrift Shop Day on August 17 celebrates secondhand shopping. Learn thrift store history and tips for finding treasures while helping the…
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National Just Because Day
Aug 27
National Just Because Day on August 27 encourages doing something simply because you want to. Learn the idea behind it and spontaneous…
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National Teddy Bear Day
Sep 9
National Teddy Bear Day on September 9 celebrates the cuddly toy named after President Theodore Roosevelt. Learn the teddy bear's surprising history.
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International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Sep 19
International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19 invites everyone to say 'Ahoy, matey!' Learn how the day began and the…
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National Name Your Car Day
Oct 2
National Name Your Car Day on October 2 encourages drivers to give their vehicles a name. Learn why people name cars and…