🍕 Food & Drink
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
Nov 7
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day on November 7 pairs dark, intense chocolate with crunchy almonds. Learn what 'bittersweet' really means.
National Days in United States
National days and observances celebrated across the United States, from federal holidays to food days and awareness days.
459 days, starting with the next one coming up.
📜 Education & History
National STEM Day
Nov 8
National STEM Day on November 8 encourages kids and adults to explore science, technology, engineering and maths through hands-on fun.
📜 Education & History
World Freedom Day
Nov 9
World Freedom Day on November 9 marks the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the end of communist rule across…
📜 Education & History
U.S. Marine Corps Birthday
Nov 10
The U.S. Marine Corps celebrates its birthday on November 10, dating back to 1775. Learn its history, traditions and the famous cake-cutting…
🎉 Holidays & Traditions
Veterans Day
Nov 11
Veterans Day on November 11 honors everyone who has served in the U.S. armed forces. Learn its Armistice Day origins and meaningful…
🍕 Food & Drink
National French Dip Day
Nov 12
National French Dip Day on November 12 celebrates the Los Angeles roast beef sandwich dunked in rich au jus, and the two…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Pickle Day
Nov 14
National Pickle Day on November 14 celebrates the crunchy, tangy snack with a 4,000-year history. Learn pickle facts and try a quick…
🌿 Nature & Environment
America Recycles Day
Nov 15
America Recycles Day on November 15 encourages better recycling habits. Learn what really belongs in your bin and simple ways to waste…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Fast Food Day
Nov 16
National Fast Food Day on November 16 celebrates burgers, fries and the drive-thru. Learn how fast food began and how to enjoy…
💚 Health & Wellness
National Take a Hike Day
Nov 17
National Take a Hike Day on November 17 is your nudge to get outside before winter. Find a trail, breathe fresh air…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Gingerbread Cookie Day
Nov 21
National Gingerbread Cookie Day on November 21 kicks off holiday baking season. Learn gingerbread's royal history and tips for perfect cut-out cookies.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Cranberry Relish Day
Nov 22
National Cranberry Relish Day on November 22 celebrates the tart, fresh side that brightens holiday plates. Learn cranberry history and an easy…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Espresso Day
Nov 23
National Espresso Day on November 23 celebrates the concentrated coffee behind lattes, cappuccinos and more. Learn espresso's Italian history and barista tips.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Sardines Day
Nov 24
National Sardines Day on November 24 celebrates small fish with big flavor and nutrition. Learn sardine history, health benefits and easy recipes.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Parfait Day
Nov 25
National Parfait Day on November 25 celebrates layered desserts and breakfasts alike. Learn the French origins of the parfait and easy layering…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Cake Day
Nov 26
National Cake Day on November 26 celebrates every kind of cake, from simple sponges to towering layer cakes. Learn cake history and…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Bavarian Cream Pie Day
Nov 27
National Bavarian Cream Pie Day on November 27 celebrates a silky custard pie with French roots and a German-sounding name. Learn its…
🍕 Food & Drink
National French Toast Day
Nov 28
National French Toast Day on November 28 celebrates the breakfast that turns stale bread into a treat. Learn its ancient Roman roots…
🔬 Science & Technology
Electronic Greetings Day
Nov 29
Electronic Greetings Day on November 29 celebrates sending e-cards and digital messages. Send a quick note to someone you've been meaning to…
🎉 Holidays & Traditions
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Dec 18
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day falls on the third Friday of December. Learn how tacky holiday sweaters became a beloved trend and…
💚 Health & Wellness
National Handwashing Awareness Week
Dec 6–12
National Handwashing Awareness Week comes each December. Learn who started it, the four principles of hand awareness and how much clean hands…
💚 Health & Wellness
National Influenza Vaccination Week
Dec 7–11
National Influenza Vaccination Week comes each December. Learn why CDC started it in 2005, who should get a flu shot and what…
📜 Education & History
Rosa Parks Day
Dec 1
Rosa Parks Day on December 1 honors the civil rights activist whose 1955 arrest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Learn her story…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Eat a Red Apple Day
Dec 1
National Eat a Red Apple Day on December 1 celebrates crisp red apples. Learn the history of red apple varieties, fun facts…
🐾 Animals & Pets
National Mutt Day
Dec 2
National Mutt Day on December 2 celebrates mixed-breed dogs and encourages adoption. Learn its history, mutt facts and ways to help shelter…
📜 Education & History
National Special Education Day
Dec 2
National Special Education Day on December 2 marks the anniversary of America's first federal special education law. Learn about IDEA and how…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Fritters Day
Dec 2
National Fritters Day on December 2 celebrates crispy fried bites found in cuisines around the world, from apple fritters to pakoras.
💞 People & Relationships
National Roof Over Your Head Day
Dec 3
National Roof Over Your Head Day on December 3 encourages gratitude for a safe home and support for people without one. Learn…
🎲 Hobbies & Games
National Make a Gift Day
Dec 3
National Make a Gift Day on December 3 encourages handmade presents. Learn the history of homemade gifts and easy DIY gift ideas…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Cookie Day
Dec 4
National Cookie Day on December 4 kicks off holiday cookie season. Learn cookie history, from Dutch 'koekjes' to the chocolate chip cookie.
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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…
🎲 Hobbies & Games
National Dice Day
Dec 4
National Dice Day on December 4 celebrates one of the world's oldest gaming tools. Learn dice history, from 5,000-year-old dice to tabletop…
📜 Education & History
National Repeal Day
Dec 5
National Repeal Day on December 5 marks the end of Prohibition in 1933. Learn how the 21st Amendment passed and how people…
💼 Work & Careers
National Miners Day
Dec 6
National Miners Day on December 6 honors America's miners and remembers the 1907 Monongah disaster. Learn its history and how to honor…
🔬 Science & Technology
National Microwave Oven Day
Dec 6
National Microwave Oven Day on December 6 celebrates the kitchen appliance invented by accident. Learn how a melted candy bar led to…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Cotton Candy Day
Dec 7
National Cotton Candy Day on December 7 celebrates the fluffy spun-sugar treat. Learn how a dentist helped invent cotton candy and fun…
📜 Education & History
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Dec 7
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on December 7 honors those killed in the 1941 attack that brought the U.S. into World War…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Brownie Day
Dec 8
National Brownie Day on December 8 celebrates the fudgy chocolate square born in Chicago in 1893. Learn the story and tips for…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Pastry Day
Dec 9
National Pastry Day on December 9 celebrates flaky, buttery creations from croissants to baklava. Learn the main types of pastry and how…
🐾 Animals & Pets
National Llama Day
Dec 9
National Llama Day on December 9 celebrates the gentle, woolly animals of the Andes. Learn llama history, fun facts and how llamas…
🎉 Holidays & Traditions
Christmas Card Day
Dec 9
Christmas Card Day on December 9 celebrates the tradition of sending holiday cards. Learn how the first Christmas card appeared in 1843…
🔬 Science & Technology
Computer Science Education Week
Dec 7–13
Computer Science Education Week falls each December around Grace Hopper's birthday. Learn its 2009 origin, the Hour of Code and ways classes…
🤝 Awareness & Causes
Human Rights Week
Dec 10–16
Human Rights Week begins on December 10 each year. See how it links the 1948 Universal Declaration with the Bill of Rights,…
📜 Education & History
Dewey Decimal System Day
Dec 10
Dewey Decimal System Day on December 10 celebrates the library classification system. Learn how it works, its history and how to find…
🔬 Science & Technology
National App Day
Dec 11
National App Day on December 11 celebrates the mobile apps we use every day. Learn the history of app stores, fun facts…
🌿 Nature & Environment
National Poinsettia Day
Dec 12
National Poinsettia Day on December 12 celebrates the festive red plant from Mexico. Learn its history, the man it's named after, and…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Gingerbread House Day
Dec 12
National Gingerbread House Day on December 12 celebrates the sweetest holiday craft. Learn gingerbread house history and tips for building your own.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Cocoa Day
Dec 13
National Cocoa Day on December 13 celebrates warm mugs of hot cocoa. Learn its journey from ancient Mesoamerica to today and how…
🐾 Animals & Pets
National Day of the Horse
Dec 13
National Day of the Horse on December 13 honors horses' role in American history and life. Learn its history, horse facts and…
🐾 Animals & Pets
Monkey Day
Dec 14
Monkey Day on December 14 celebrates monkeys and raises awareness of primate conservation. Learn how it started and fascinating monkey facts.
🍕 Food & Drink
Roast Chestnuts Day
Dec 14
Roast Chestnuts Day on December 14 celebrates the classic winter treat. Learn chestnut history, the loss of the American chestnut and how…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Bouillabaisse Day
Dec 14
National Bouillabaisse Day on December 14 celebrates the classic fish stew from Marseille, France. Learn its history and how to make it…
📜 Education & History
Bill of Rights Day
Dec 15
Bill of Rights Day on December 15 marks the 1791 ratification of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Learn what…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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…
📜 Education & History
Boston Tea Party Day
Dec 16
Boston Tea Party Day on December 16 marks the 1773 protest when colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor. Learn what happened…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day
Dec 16
National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day on December 16 invites you to dip almost any treat in melted chocolate. Get tips and creative ideas.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Maple Syrup Day
Dec 17
National Maple Syrup Day on December 17 celebrates real maple syrup. Learn how it's made, its Indigenous roots and fun facts about…
📜 Education & History
Wright Brothers Day
Dec 17
Wright Brothers Day on December 17 marks the first powered airplane flights in 1903 at Kitty Hawk. Learn the story and how…
💞 People & Relationships
National Twin Day
Dec 18
National Twin Day on December 18 celebrates twins and the special bond they share. Learn twin facts, the science of identical vs.…
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
National Emo Day
Dec 19
National Emo Day on December 19 celebrates emo music and culture. Learn how emo began in 1980s Washington, D.C., and how fans…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Hard Candy Day
Dec 19
National Hard Candy Day on December 19 celebrates lollipops, lemon drops and ribbon candy. Learn hard candy history and the science of…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Oatmeal Muffin Day
Dec 19
National Oatmeal Muffin Day on December 19 celebrates hearty, wholesome muffins. Learn muffin history and tips for tender oatmeal muffins.
🎉 Holidays & Traditions
National Go Caroling Day
Dec 20
National Go Caroling Day on December 20 invites everyone to sing holiday songs door to door. Learn the history of caroling and…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Sangria Day
Dec 20
National Sangria Day on December 20 celebrates the fruity Spanish wine punch. Learn its history and how to make a festive winter…
🎲 Hobbies & Games
Crossword Puzzle Day
Dec 21
Crossword Puzzle Day on December 21 marks the first crossword, published in 1913. Learn its history and tips for solving tougher puzzles.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Date Nut Bread Day
Dec 22
National Date Nut Bread Day on December 22 celebrates a sweet, old-fashioned quick bread perfect for the holidays. Learn its history and…
💞 People & Relationships
National Short Girl Appreciation Day
Dec 22
National Short Girl Appreciation Day on December 22 celebrates petite women, fittingly near the shortest day of the year. Learn its fun…
📜 Education & History
Forefathers’ Day
Dec 22
Forefathers' Day on December 22 commemorates the Pilgrims' landing at Plymouth in 1620. Learn its history, traditions and the story of Plymouth…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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…
💞 People & Relationships
National Roots Day
Dec 23
National Roots Day on December 23 encourages exploring your family history. Learn genealogy tips, free records and how to start a family…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Pfeffernüsse Day
Dec 23
National Pfeffernüsse Day on December 23 celebrates the German spiced holiday cookie. Learn its history, spices and how to bake pfeffernüsse at…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Eggnog Day
Dec 24
National Eggnog Day on December 24 celebrates the creamy holiday drink. Learn eggnog's history, from medieval posset to the 1826 Eggnog Riot.
🎉 Holidays & Traditions
Feast of the Seven Fishes
Dec 24
The Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Italian American Christmas Eve seafood dinner. Learn its history, the meaning of seven and…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Pumpkin Pie Day
Dec 25
National Pumpkin Pie Day on December 25 celebrates the classic holiday pie. Learn pumpkin pie history from early American cookbooks and tips…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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…
🎉 Holidays & Traditions
Kwanzaa (begins)
Dec 26
Kwanzaa begins on December 26 and runs for seven days, celebrating African American culture through seven principles. Learn its history and traditions.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Candy Cane Day
Dec 26
National Candy Cane Day on December 26 celebrates the striped peppermint treat. Learn candy cane history, legends and creative ways to use…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Fruitcake Day
Dec 27
National Fruitcake Day on December 27 celebrates the most debated holiday dessert. Learn its ancient history, why it lasts so long, and…
🎲 Hobbies & Games
Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day
Dec 27
Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day on December 27 is a fun winter craft day. Learn the science of real snowflakes and how to…
🎲 Hobbies & Games
National Card Playing Day
Dec 28
National Card Playing Day on December 28 celebrates games from poker to solitaire. Learn how playing cards began in China and new…
📜 Education & History
Pledge of Allegiance Day
Dec 28
Pledge of Allegiance Day on December 28 marks the Pledge's official recognition. Learn its history, from 1892 to the words added in…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Pepper Pot Day
Dec 29
National Pepper Pot Day on December 29 celebrates a hearty, spicy soup with roots in Philadelphia and the Caribbean. Learn its history…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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…
📜 Education & History
Texas Admission Day
Dec 29
Texas Admission Day on December 29 marks Texas becoming the 28th U.S. state in 1845. Learn the history of the Republic of…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Bacon Day
Dec 30
National Bacon Day on December 30 celebrates one of the world's most loved foods. Learn bacon history, types of bacon and tips…
🔬 Science & Technology
National Bicarbonate of Soda Day
Dec 30
National Bicarbonate of Soda Day on December 30 celebrates baking soda. Learn its history, the science of baking and clever household uses.
🎉 Holidays & Traditions
Falling Needles Family Fest Day
Dec 30
Falling Needles Family Fest Day on December 30 celebrates the last days of the Christmas tree. Learn tree care, safety and recycling…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Champagne Day
Dec 31
National Champagne Day on December 31 celebrates the sparkling wine of New Year's Eve. Learn champagne history, how it's made and how…
💼 Work & Careers
National CRNA Week
Jan 17–23
National CRNA Week comes each January. Learn who started it in 2000, how nurses became the first anesthesia providers and what the…
📜 Education & History
Catholic Schools Week
Jan 31 – Feb 6
Catholic Schools Week begins the last Sunday of January each year. Learn its 1974 origin, the 2027 theme and what NCEA data…
📜 Education & History
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 18
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, on the third Monday of January, honors Dr. King's life and legacy. Learn the holiday's history and…
💼 Work & Careers
National Clean Off Your Desk Day
Jan 11
National Clean Off Your Desk Day, on the second Monday of January, is a chance to declutter your workspace. Get simple tips…
🎉 Holidays & Traditions
Polar Bear Plunge Day
Jan 1
Polar Bear Plunge Day on January 1 celebrates brave New Year's swims in icy water. Learn the tradition's history, charity plunges and…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Cream Puff Day
Jan 2
National Cream Puff Day on January 2 celebrates choux pastry puffs filled with cream. Learn their French history and tips for baking…
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
National Science Fiction Day
Jan 2
National Science Fiction Day on January 2 celebrates the books, films and ideas that imagine the future. Pick up a classic or…
💚 Health & Wellness
Festival of Sleep Day
Jan 3
Festival of Sleep Day on January 3 encourages catching up on rest after the holidays. Learn how much sleep you need and…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
Jan 3
National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day on January 3 celebrates the cordial cherry candy. Learn how the liquid center forms and the history…
🔬 Science & Technology
National Drinking Straw Day
Jan 3
National Drinking Straw Day on January 3 marks the 1888 patent for the paper straw. Learn the history of the straw and…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Spaghetti Day
Jan 4
National Spaghetti Day on January 4 celebrates the long, thin pasta loved worldwide. Learn spaghetti's history, Italian American classics and cooking tips.
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Whipped Cream Day
Jan 5
National Whipped Cream Day on January 5 celebrates the fluffy topping. Learn whipped cream's history, the science of whipping and easy flavored…
🐾 Animals & Pets
National Bird Day
Jan 5
National Bird Day on January 5 celebrates birds and raises awareness of the threats they face. Try birdwatching, feed backyard birds or…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Bean Day
Jan 6
National Bean Day on January 6 celebrates one of the world's most nutritious and affordable foods. Learn bean history and easy ways…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Shortbread Day
Jan 6
National Shortbread Day on January 6 celebrates Scotland's buttery biscuit. Learn shortbread history, why it's called 'short' and the classic 1-2-3 recipe.
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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…
🌿 Nature & Environment
Old Rock Day
Jan 7
Old Rock Day on January 7 celebrates rocks, fossils and Earth's deep history. Learn about the world's oldest rocks and how to…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Tempura Day
Jan 7
National Tempura Day on January 7 celebrates Japan's light, crispy fried seafood and vegetables. Learn tempura's Portuguese roots and frying tips.
💚 Health & Wellness
National Bubble Bath Day
Jan 8
National Bubble Bath Day on January 8 is your excuse to relax in a warm, bubbly tub. Learn bubble bath history and…
🍕 Food & Drink
National English Toffee Day
Jan 8
National English Toffee Day on January 8 celebrates the buttery, crunchy candy. Learn toffee history, the 'hard crack' stage and how to…
🔬 Science & Technology
National Static Electricity Day
Jan 9
National Static Electricity Day on January 9 explores the science behind shocks, clingy socks and hair that stands on end. Learn how…
📜 Education & History
Balloon Ascension Day
Jan 9
Balloon Ascension Day on January 9 marks the first manned balloon flight in North America, in 1793. Learn about Blanchard's flight from…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Apricot Day
Jan 9
National Apricot Day on January 9 celebrates the sweet stone fruit. Learn apricot history, why California grows most U.S. apricots and how…
💼 Work & Careers
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Jan 9
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9 is a day to thank police officers and other law enforcement professionals for their…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
Jan 10
National Bittersweet Chocolate Day on January 10 celebrates rich, dark chocolate. Learn what makes chocolate bittersweet and how to bake with it.
🌿 Nature & Environment
Save the Eagles Day
Jan 10
Save the Eagles Day on January 10 celebrates eagles and the bald eagle's comeback from near extinction. Learn its history and how…
🌿 Nature & Environment
National Houseplant Appreciation Day
Jan 10
National Houseplant Appreciation Day on January 10 celebrates the green friends that brighten our homes in winter. Get care tips and plant…
🤝 Awareness & Causes
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Jan 11
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11 raises awareness of trafficking in the U.S. Learn the signs and how to report…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Milk Day
Jan 11
National Milk Day on January 11 marks a milestone in safe milk delivery. Learn milk history, from milkmen to pasteurization, and fun…
📜 Education & History
Learn Your Name in Sign Language Day
Jan 11
Learn Your Name in Sign Language Day on January 11 encourages everyone to fingerspell their name in ASL. Learn ASL history and…
💼 Work & Careers
National Pharmacist Day
Jan 12
National Pharmacist Day on January 12 thanks the pharmacists who keep medicines safe and answer our health questions every day.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Hot Tea Day
Jan 12
National Hot Tea Day on January 12 celebrates a warming cup of tea. Learn tea's history, the right brewing temperatures and how…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Marzipan Day
Jan 12
National Marzipan Day on January 12 celebrates the sweet almond paste. Learn marzipan's history, from Toledo to Lübeck, and how to shape…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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.
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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…
📜 Education & History
Korean American Day
Jan 13
Korean American Day on January 13 marks the 1903 arrival of the first Korean immigrants in Hawaii. Learn its history and Korean…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
Jan 14
National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day on January 14 celebrates the deli classic. Learn pastrami's Romanian Jewish roots and how it differs from…
📜 Education & History
Ratification Day
Jan 14
Ratification Day on January 14 marks the 1784 ratification of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Revolutionary War. Learn its history…
🐾 Animals & Pets
National Dress Up Your Pet Day
Jan 14
National Dress Up Your Pet Day on January 14 is a playful day for pet costumes and photos. Learn how to dress…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Bagel Day
Jan 15
National Bagel Day on January 15 celebrates the chewy, boiled-and-baked bread. Learn its Polish roots, New York fame and favorite toppings.
📜 Education & History
Religious Freedom Day
Jan 16
Religious Freedom Day on January 16 marks the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, a forerunner of the First Amendment.
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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…
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
Appreciate a Dragon Day
Jan 16
Appreciate a Dragon Day on January 16 celebrates dragons in myth, books and culture. Learn its origin, dragon legends and the real…
📜 Education & History
Benjamin Franklin Day
Jan 17
Benjamin Franklin Day on January 17 celebrates the birthday of the inventor, writer, printer and Founding Father. Learn about his life and…
🔬 Science & Technology
National Kid Inventors’ Day
Jan 17
National Kid Inventors' Day on January 17 honors young inventors on Ben Franklin's birthday. Learn about inventions created by kids, from popsicles…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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…
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
National Winnie the Pooh Day
Jan 18
National Winnie the Pooh Day on January 18 marks A. A. Milne's birthday. Revisit the original Hundred Acre Wood stories and their…
📜 Education & History
National Thesaurus Day
Jan 18
National Thesaurus Day on January 18 honors Peter Mark Roget, born in 1779. Learn how his thesaurus began and how to use…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Peking Duck Day
Jan 18
National Peking Duck Day on January 18 celebrates Beijing's famous roast duck. Learn its imperial history and how it's served with pancakes…
🔬 Science & Technology
National Tin Can Day
Jan 19
National Tin Can Day on January 19 marks the 1825 U.S. patent for tin cans. Learn the history of canned food, the…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Popcorn Day
Jan 19
National Popcorn Day on January 19 celebrates the whole-grain snack with an ancient history. Learn how popcorn pops and new ways to…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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…
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
Disc Jockey Day
Jan 20
Disc Jockey Day on January 20 celebrates DJs, from radio hosts to club and hip-hop pioneers. Learn the history of the disc…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Cheese Lover’s Day
Jan 20
National Cheese Lover's Day on January 20 celebrates cheese in all its forms. Build a cheese board, try a new variety or…
🐾 Animals & Pets
National Squirrel Appreciation Day
Jan 21
National Squirrel Appreciation Day on January 21 celebrates squirrels. Learn its origin, how squirrels help plant trees and how to help them…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Granola Bar Day
Jan 21
National Granola Bar Day on January 21 celebrates the on-the-go snack. Learn granola's history from 1860s health food to modern bars, plus…
💞 People & Relationships
National Hugging Day
Jan 21
National Hugging Day on January 21 encourages people to share a hug with family and friends. Learn its history and why hugs…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Hot Sauce Day
Jan 22
National Hot Sauce Day on January 22 celebrates spicy sauces from Louisiana to Thailand. Learn hot sauce history and how to find…
💞 People & Relationships
Celebration of Life Day
Jan 22
Celebration of Life Day on January 22 encourages gratitude for life's everyday joys. Learn its meaning and simple ways to celebrate life…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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…
📜 Education & History
National Handwriting Day
Jan 23
National Handwriting Day on January 23 celebrates writing by hand on John Hancock's birthday. Learn its history and why handwriting still matters.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Pie Day
Jan 23
National Pie Day on January 23 celebrates pies of every kind, from apple and cherry to pot pie. Learn pie history and…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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…
💞 People & Relationships
National Compliment Day
Jan 24
National Compliment Day on January 24 encourages people to give genuine compliments. Learn how it started and tips for giving praise that…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Peanut Butter Day
Jan 24
National Peanut Butter Day on January 24 celebrates America's favorite spread. Learn peanut butter's history, how it's made and fun ways to…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Irish Coffee Day
Jan 25
National Irish Coffee Day on January 25 celebrates the warming cocktail of coffee, Irish whiskey and cream. Learn its history at Foynes…
💞 People & Relationships
National Spouses Day
Jan 26
National Spouses Day on January 26 is a day to appreciate your husband, wife or partner. Find simple, thoughtful ways to show…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Chocolate Cake Day
Jan 27
National Chocolate Cake Day on January 27 celebrates the rich, moist dessert loved at birthdays and beyond. Learn its history and baking…
🔬 Science & Technology
Thomas Crapper Day
Jan 27
Thomas Crapper Day on January 27 honors the Victorian plumber. Learn what he really invented, the history of the flush toilet and…
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
National Kazoo Day
Jan 28
National Kazoo Day on January 28 celebrates the humming instrument anyone can play. Learn kazoo history, how it works and how to…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Blueberry Pancake Day
Jan 28
National Blueberry Pancake Day on January 28 celebrates a breakfast favorite. Learn pancake and blueberry history plus tips for perfect blueberry pancakes.
🎲 Hobbies & Games
National Puzzle Day
Jan 29
National Puzzle Day on January 29 celebrates jigsaws, crosswords, sudoku and brain teasers. Learn puzzle history and find a challenge to try…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Corn Chip Day
Jan 29
National Corn Chip Day on January 29 celebrates the crunchy corn snack. Learn how corn chips began in 1932 Texas and how…
🌿 Nature & Environment
National Carnation Day
Jan 29
National Carnation Day on January 29 honors President William McKinley, who wore a red carnation for luck. Learn carnation history and color…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Croissant Day
Jan 30
National Croissant Day on January 30 celebrates the flaky, buttery pastry. Learn its Austrian and French roots and how the layers are…
📜 Education & History
Fred Korematsu Day
Jan 30
Fred Korematsu Day on January 30 honors the civil rights activist who challenged Japanese American incarceration. Learn his story and legacy.
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Hot Chocolate Day
Jan 31
National Hot Chocolate Day on January 31 celebrates the warming drink with ancient roots. Learn its history and how to make a…
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
Inspire Your Heart with Art Day
Jan 31
Inspire Your Heart with Art Day on January 31 celebrates how art moves us. Learn how art supports well-being and simple ways…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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.
🤝 Awareness & Causes
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Feb 22–28
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week comes each February. Learn its 1984 origin, what the research shows and how to help someone get…
📜 Education & History
National School Counseling Week
Feb 1–5
National School Counseling Week comes each February. Learn who runs it, why ratios matter and simple ways to thank your school counselor.
💚 Health & Wellness
National Burn Awareness Week
Feb 7–13
National Burn Awareness Week comes each February. Learn who runs it, what burn data show about homes and workplaces, and simple ways…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Dark Chocolate Day
Feb 1
National Dark Chocolate Day is February 1. Learn what makes chocolate dark, how to read cacao percentages and what the health research…
🎉 Holidays & Traditions
Groundhog Day
Feb 2
Groundhog Day is February 2. Learn how Punxsutawney Phil's forecast works, how the tradition began, how often he's right and where the…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Carrot Cake Day
Feb 3
National Carrot Cake Day is February 3. Learn how wartime sugar rationing helped carrot cake catch on, and get ideas for baking…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Homemade Soup Day
Feb 4
National Homemade Soup Day is February 4. Find ideas for your next pot of soup and USDA guidance on cooling, storing and…
💼 Work & Careers
National Weatherperson’s Day
Feb 5
National Weatherperson's Day is February 5, marking the birthday of early weather observer John Jeffries. Learn his story and ways to thank…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Frozen Yogurt Day
Feb 6
National Frozen Yogurt Day is February 6. Learn how froyo began, what the live and active cultures seal means, and how to…
💞 People & Relationships
National Send a Card to a Friend Day
Feb 7
National Send a Card to a Friend Day is February 7. Get ideas for what to write in a friendship card and…
🎲 Hobbies & Games
National Kite Flying Day
Feb 8
National Kite Flying Day is February 8. Learn about famous kites in history, how to fly one safely and where to find…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Pizza Day
Feb 9
National Pizza Day is February 9. Learn how pizza went from Naples to New York, why the margherita story is a legend,…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
National Umbrella Day
Feb 10
National Umbrella Day is February 10. Learn how umbrellas went from royal sunshades to everyday rain gear, plus ideas for celebrating.
🔬 Science & Technology
National Inventors’ Day
Feb 11
National Inventors' Day is February 11, Thomas Edison's birthday. Learn how Congress and President Reagan created it in 1983 and how to…
📜 Education & History
Lincoln’s Birthday
Feb 12
Lincoln's Birthday is February 12. Find out which states still observe it, why it isn't a federal holiday and how it relates…
💞 People & Relationships
Galentine’s Day
Feb 13
Galentine's Day is February 13. Learn what Galentine's Day means, how Parks and Recreation started it in 2010 and ideas for a…
🤝 Awareness & Causes
Children of Alcoholics Week
Feb 14–20
Children of Alcoholics Week comes each February. Learn who leads it, how many kids live with a parent's substance use and what…
💞 People & Relationships
Singles Awareness Day
Feb 15
Singles Awareness Day is February 15. Learn what it means, how it compares with Singles' Day and Census data on unmarried Americans,…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Almond Day
Feb 16
National Almond Day is February 16, just as California's almond orchards bloom. Learn how bees pollinate the crop and ways to celebrate.
💞 People & Relationships
National Random Acts of Kindness Day
Feb 17
National Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17. Learn how it started in the Bay Area and find specific kindness ideas…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Drink Wine Day
Feb 18
National Drink Wine Day is February 18. Find tasting ideas, what a standard pour of wine is and where most U.S. wine…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Chocolate Mint Day
Feb 19
National Chocolate Mint Day is February 19. Learn the stories behind Andes mints and Thin Mints, plus how to grow the chocolate…
🐾 Animals & Pets
National Love Your Pet Day
Feb 20
National Love Your Pet Day is February 20. Get practical ways to show your pet some love, from a microchip check to…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Sticky Bun Day
Feb 21
National Sticky Bun Day is February 21. Learn how Philadelphia sticky buns trace back to German schnecken and how they differ from…
📜 Education & History
National FFA Week
Feb 20–27
National FFA Week comes each February. Learn why it falls on Washington's birthday week, how it began in 1948 and what more…
🔬 Science & Technology
Engineers Week
Feb 21–27
Engineers Week comes each February. Learn why it honors George Washington, how it began in 1951 and how volunteers bring engineering to…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Margarita Day
Feb 22
National Margarita Day is February 22. Find the official classic recipe, the drink's competing origin stories, the frozen margarita machine and tips…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Banana Bread Day
Feb 23
National Banana Bread Day is February 23. Learn how baking soda and baking powder made banana bread a 1930s staple, plus tips…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Tortilla Chip Day
Feb 24
National Tortilla Chip Day is February 24. Learn how Rebecca Webb Carranza turned misshapen tortillas into chips and how nachos were born.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Clam Chowder Day
Feb 25
National Clam Chowder Day is February 25. Learn where the word chowder comes from, the New England vs. Manhattan debate and tips…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Pistachio Day
Feb 26
National Pistachio Day is February 26. Learn where U.S. pistachios grow, how a viral chocolate bar raised prices and easy ways to…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
National Tooth Fairy Day
Feb 28
National Tooth Fairy Day is February 28. See the latest Tooth Fairy rates, learn where the legend came from and get fun…
🍕 Food & Drink
National School Breakfast Week
Mar 1–5
National School Breakfast Week comes each March. Learn who started it in 1989, how the School Breakfast Program grew from a pilot…
💚 Health & Wellness
Sleep Awareness Week
Mar 14–20
Sleep Awareness Week begins each March with daylight saving time. Learn its 1998 origin, the Sleep in America poll and NSF's sleep…
💚 Health & Wellness
Patient Safety Awareness Week
Mar 14–20
Patient Safety Awareness Week comes each March. Learn who started it in 2002, how IHI leads it today and practical steps patients…
💚 Health & Wellness
National Poison Prevention Week
Mar 21–27
National Poison Prevention Week comes each March. See its 1961 law, how child poisoning deaths fell and the Poison Help number to…
🐾 Animals & Pets
National Pig Day
Mar 1
National Pig Day is March 1. Learn who started it in 1972, how many pigs live on U.S. farms and fun ways…
📜 Education & History
Read Across America Day
Mar 2
Read Across America Day is March 2. Learn how the NEA started it in 1998, why it moved beyond Dr. Seuss and…
📜 Education & History
National Anthem Day
Mar 3
National Anthem Day is March 3, marking the 1931 law that made The Star-Spangled Banner official. Learn the history and anthem etiquette.
📜 Education & History
National Grammar Day
Mar 4
National Grammar Day is March 4, a pun on "march forth." Learn who started it in 2008 and get quick fixes for…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Cheese Doodle Day
Mar 5
National Cheese Doodle Day is March 5. Learn how cheese curls began as an accident at a Wisconsin feed company and who…
💼 Work & Careers
National Dentist’s Day
Mar 6
National Dentist's Day is March 6. Learn how many dentists work in the U.S., where the world's first dental school opened and…
🌿 Nature & Environment
National Groundwater Awareness Week
Mar 7–13
National Groundwater Awareness Week comes each March. Learn who started it in 1999, how many Americans drink groundwater and how to care…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Cereal Day
Mar 7
National Cereal Day is March 7. Learn how the first cold cereal had to soak overnight and how the Kellogg brothers invented…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Meatball Day
Mar 9
National Meatball Day is March 9. Learn where spaghetti and meatballs really comes from, the Swedish meatball myth and how to cook…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Pack Your Lunch Day
Mar 10
National Pack Your Lunch Day is March 10. Get packed lunch ideas for work and school and USDA tips for keeping food…
📜 Education & History
Johnny Appleseed Day
Mar 11
Johnny Appleseed Day is March 11. Learn the real story of John Chapman, why his apples were mostly for cider and how…
🌿 Nature & Environment
National Plant a Flower Day
Mar 12
National Plant a Flower Day is March 12. Find frost-tolerant flowers to plant now and learn how to check your USDA hardiness…
💞 People & Relationships
National Good Samaritan Day
Mar 13
National Good Samaritan Day is March 13. Learn the story behind the term, how Good Samaritan laws work and practical ways to…
📜 Education & History
Sunshine Week
Mar 14–20
Sunshine Week comes each March around March 16. See how a Florida effort became a national week in 2005 and how anyone…
🐾 Animals & Pets
National Panda Day
Mar 16
National Panda Day is March 16. Learn how many giant pandas are left in the wild, where to see them in the…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
National Awkward Moments Day
Mar 18
National Awkward Moments Day is March 18. Learn why awkward moments feel bigger than they are and how to laugh them off.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Poultry Day
Mar 19
National Poultry Day is March 19. Learn how much chicken Americans eat, why you shouldn't wash raw poultry and ideas for the…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Ravioli Day
Mar 20
National Ravioli Day is March 20. Learn what ravioli means, how St. Louis toasted ravioli was born and the story of the…
🍕 Food & Drink
National French Bread Day
Mar 21
National French Bread Day is March 21. Learn why UNESCO honored the baguette, the four ingredients France allows and ways to enjoy…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
National Goof Off Day
Mar 22
National Goof Off Day is March 22. See what research says about short breaks and get easy ideas for goofing off at…
🐾 Animals & Pets
National Puppy Day
Mar 23
National Puppy Day is March 23. Learn who founded it, why early socialization matters and practical tips for welcoming a new puppy.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Cocktail Day
Mar 24
National Cocktail Day is March 24. Learn where "cocktail" was first defined in 1806 and get classic cocktail ideas for adults 21…
📜 Education & History
National Medal of Honor Day
Mar 25
National Medal of Honor Day is March 25, marking the first Medals of Honor awarded in 1863. Learn the history and ways…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Spinach Day
Mar 26
National Spinach Day is March 26. Learn the truth about Popeye and spinach's iron, where U.S. spinach grows and how to grow…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Joe Day
Mar 27
National Joe Day is March 27. Learn where "cup of joe" really comes from and how many Americans drink coffee each day.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Black Forest Cake Day
Mar 28
National Black Forest Cake Day is March 28. Learn the story behind Germany's Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, the role of kirsch and baking tips.
📜 Education & History
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Mar 29
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29, marking the 1973 withdrawal of U.S. combat troops. Learn the history and ways to…
💼 Work & Careers
National Doctors’ Day
Mar 30
National Doctors' Day is March 30, marking the first surgery with ether anesthesia in 1842. Learn its Georgia origins and how to…
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
National Crayon Day
Mar 31
National Crayon Day is March 31. Learn how the first Crayola box sold for a nickel in 1903, where the name comes…
💼 Work & Careers
National Work Zone Awareness Week
Apr 19–23
National Work Zone Awareness Week comes each April. Learn its Virginia roots, the national kickoff tradition and how drivers can keep crews…
💼 Work & Careers
National Apprenticeship Week
Apr 25 – May 1
National Apprenticeship Week moved to spring in 2026. Learn the new dates, how the Department of Labor runs it and what the…
💚 Health & Wellness
National Public Health Week
Apr 5–11
National Public Health Week comes each April. Learn how President Clinton proclaimed it in 1995, what APHA does today and how communities…
💼 Work & Careers
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Apr 11–17
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week comes each April. Learn how a forgotten lunch and a cake started it in 1981, and how…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
Apr 2
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day is April 2. Learn about the first published PB&J recipe, how it became a lunchbox classic…
🌿 Nature & Environment
National Find a Rainbow Day
Apr 3
National Find a Rainbow Day is April 3. Learn how rainbows form, exactly where to look and how to make a rainbow…
💚 Health & Wellness
National Vitamin C Day
Apr 4
National Vitamin C Day is April 4. Learn how much vitamin C you need, which foods supply it and how a 1747…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Caramel Day
Apr 5
National Caramel Day is April 5. Learn the science of caramel, how caramels made Milton Hershey's fortune and sweet ways to celebrate.
📜 Education & History
National Tartan Day
Apr 6
National Tartan Day is April 6. Learn why the 1320 Declaration of Arbroath set the date, how Congress recognized it and ways…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Beer Day
Apr 7
National Beer Day is April 7, marking the day legal beer returned in 1933. Learn the history and ways for adults 21+…
🐾 Animals & Pets
National Zoo Lovers Day
Apr 8
National Zoo Lovers Day is April 8. Learn about America's first zoo, how accredited zoos support conservation and tips for your visit.
🎈 Fun & Quirky
National Unicorn Day
Apr 9
National Unicorn Day is April 9. Learn why the unicorn is Scotland's national animal, how narwhal tusks were sold as unicorn horns…
💞 People & Relationships
National Siblings Day
Apr 10
National Siblings Day is April 10. Learn the story of founder Claudia Evart, why the day exists and meaningful ways to celebrate…
🐾 Animals & Pets
National Pet Day
Apr 11
National Pet Day is April 11. Learn why Colleen Paige founded it, which spring plants are dangerous to cats and ways to…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Grilled Cheese Day
Apr 12
National Grilled Cheese Day is April 12. Learn how the sandwich took shape in the 20th century and get tips for making…
🎲 Hobbies & Games
National Scrabble Day
Apr 13
National Scrabble Day is April 13, Alfred Butts' birthday. Learn how the game was invented, how it got its name and fun…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Pecan Day
Apr 14
National Pecan Day is April 14. Learn why the pecan is native to North America, which states grow the most and tasty…
💼 Work & Careers
Tax Day
Apr 15
Tax Day is the federal income tax deadline, usually April 15. Learn how the date was set, how to get an extension…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Eggs Benedict Day
Apr 16
National Eggs Benedict Day is April 16. Learn the competing origin stories, what the earliest records show and tips for making the…
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
National Haiku Poetry Day
Apr 17
National Haiku Poetry Day is April 17. Learn the day's history, the basics of the haiku form and simple ways to write…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Animal Crackers Day
Apr 18
National Animal Crackers Day is April 18. Learn the history of Barnum's Animals, why the box has a string and why the…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Garlic Day
Apr 19
National Garlic Day is April 19. Learn where garlic comes from, a key safety rule for garlic in oil and easy ways…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
National Look-Alike Day
Apr 20
National Look-Alike Day is April 20. Learn what science says about look-alikes and doppelgängers, plus fun ways to celebrate.
📜 Education & History
National Kindergarten Day
Apr 21
National Kindergarten Day is April 21, the birthday of kindergarten's founder. Learn how kindergarten began and came to the U.S.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Picnic Day
Apr 23
National Picnic Day is April 23. Get spring picnic ideas, USDA food safety tips for eating outdoors and Leave No Trace etiquette.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Pigs in a Blanket Day
Apr 24
National Pigs in a Blanket Day is April 24. Learn how the American and British versions differ, where the snack came from…
🔬 Science & Technology
National DNA Day
Apr 25
National DNA Day is April 25. Learn the two genetics milestones it marks, how it started and how students and families can…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Pretzel Day
Apr 26
National Pretzel Day is April 26. Learn how Pennsylvania launched it, the history of America's first commercial pretzel bakery and how to…
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
National Tell a Story Day
Apr 27
National Tell a Story Day is April 27. Get ideas for sharing a story, questions to ask family members and ways to…
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
National Superhero Day
Apr 28
National Superhero Day is April 28. Learn how the day and the superhero genre began, plus ways to honor heroes on the…
💞 People & Relationships
National Honesty Day
Apr 30
National Honesty Day is April 30. Learn who created it, why it bookends April Fools' Day and what research says about how…
📜 Education & History
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 3–7
Teacher Appreciation Week comes each May, with National Teacher Day on Tuesday. Learn its murky origins, the 1984 PTA move and simple…
💼 Work & Careers
EMS Week
May 16–22
EMS Week comes each May. Learn how President Ford started it in 1974, what each daily theme covers and how communities thank…
🎲 Hobbies & Games
National Safe Boating Week
May 22–28
National Safe Boating Week kicks off boating season each May. Learn who runs it, what Coast Guard data show about drownings and…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Truffle Day
May 2
National Truffle Day is May 2. Learn the stories behind the chocolate truffle, why it shares a name with a fungus and…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
National Paranormal Day
May 3
National Paranormal Day is May 3. See how many Americans say they believe in ghosts, how that has changed and spooky ways…
🎉 Holidays & Traditions
Cinco de Mayo
May 5
Cinco de Mayo is May 5. Learn about the Battle of Puebla, why it isn't Mexican Independence Day and how it became…
💼 Work & Careers
National Nurses Day
May 6
National Nurses Day is May 6, the start of National Nurses Week. Learn how it began and meaningful ways to thank the…
💼 Work & Careers
National Nurses Week
May 6–12
National Nurses Week is May 6–12 each year. See how it grew from a 1954 idea, why it ends on Nightingale's birthday…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
May 7
National Roast Leg of Lamb Day is May 7. Get USDA roasting times, the safe internal temperature and easy flavor ideas.
🎈 Fun & Quirky
National Lost Sock Memorial Day
May 9
National Lost Sock Memorial Day is May 9. Find out where missing socks go, what research says and how to stop losing…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
National Clean Up Your Room Day
May 10
National Clean Up Your Room Day is May 10. Learn why a tidy room can lift your mood and get simple tips…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Eat What You Want Day
May 11
National Eat What You Want Day is May 11. Learn who created it and how to enjoy your favorite foods without guilt.
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
National Limerick Day
May 12
National Limerick Day is May 12, Edward Lear's birthday. Read classic examples and learn how to write your own limerick.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Apple Pie Day
May 13
National Apple Pie Day is May 13. Learn the surprising history of apple pie and tips for baking your best one.
🎈 Fun & Quirky
National Dance Like a Chicken Day
May 14
National Dance Like a Chicken Day is May 14. Learn how the Chicken Dance began in Switzerland and got its name in…
🤝 Awareness & Causes
National Police Week
May 9–15
National Police Week comes each May, around Peace Officers Memorial Day. See its 1962 origin, the Candlelight Vigil and how many names…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Chocolate Chip Day
May 15
National Chocolate Chip Day is May 15. Learn the history of the chocolate chip cookie and tips for baking a better batch.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Barbecue Day
May 16
National Barbecue Day is May 16. Learn where barbecue came from, how regional styles differ and how to grill safely.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Cherry Cobbler Day
May 17
National Cherry Cobbler Day is May 17. Learn where cobblers came from, how they differ from crisps and slumps and how to…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Devil’s Food Cake Day
May 19
National Devil's Food Cake Day is May 19. Learn the history of this rich chocolate cake, why it might be called devil's…
💼 Work & Careers
National Waitstaff Day
May 21
National Waitstaff Day is May 21. Learn about the people who serve our meals, how tips work and simple ways to show…
📜 Education & History
National Maritime Day
May 22
National Maritime Day is May 22. Learn about the SS Savannah's historic voyage and how the U.S. Merchant Marine served in wartime.
🎲 Hobbies & Games
National Scavenger Hunt Day
May 24
National Scavenger Hunt Day is May 24. Learn the history of the scavenger hunt and get easy ideas for hunts at home,…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Wine Day
May 25
National Wine Day is May 25. Explore wine's 8,000-year history, what counts as a standard pour and tasting ideas for adults 21…
🎲 Hobbies & Games
National Paper Airplane Day
May 26
National Paper Airplane Day is May 26. Learn how paper planes fly, the world record and easy experiments to try.
💚 Health & Wellness
National Sunscreen Day
May 27
National Sunscreen Day is May 27. Get dermatologist and FDA tips on choosing, applying and reapplying sunscreen before summer.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Hamburger Day
May 28
National Hamburger Day is May 28. Explore who may have invented the hamburger, and get tips for cooking a juicy, safe burger.
🔬 Science & Technology
National Paperclip Day
May 29
National Paperclip Day is May 29. Learn the surprising history of the paper clip, from the Gem design to a symbol of…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Mint Julep Day
May 30
National Mint Julep Day is May 30. Learn the julep's history, its Kentucky Derby tradition and how adults 21+ can make one.
💚 Health & Wellness
National Smile Day
May 31
National Smile Day is May 31. Learn the history of the smiley face, what research says about smiling and simple ways to…
🌿 Nature & Environment
National Garden Week
Jun 6–12
National Garden Week fills the first full week of June. See how garden clubs lobbied Congress, how it moved from April and…
💚 Health & Wellness
Men’s Health Week
Jun 14–20
Men's Health Week leads up to Father's Day each June. See how a 1994 law started it, what the life expectancy gap…
💚 Health & Wellness
National Mosquito Control Awareness Week
Jun 20–26
National Mosquito Control Awareness Week arrives each June. Learn its roots in a 1997 AMCA resolution, the diseases at stake and how…
💞 People & Relationships
National Say Something Nice Day
Jun 1
National Say Something Nice Day is June 1. Learn how it started in South Carolina and why a simple compliment means more…
💚 Health & Wellness
National CPR and AED Awareness Week
Jun 1–7
CPR and AED Awareness Week is June 1–7 each year. See how it began, what the cardiac arrest numbers say and how…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Rocky Road Day
Jun 2
National Rocky Road Day is June 2. Explore the competing stories of who invented rocky road ice cream and easy ways to…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Egg Day
Jun 3
National Egg Day is June 3. Learn how many eggs Americans eat, USDA egg safety tips and easy ways to cook eggs.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Cheese Day
Jun 4
National Cheese Day is June 4. Learn how much cheese Americans eat, which cheeses are most popular and fun ways to celebrate.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
Jun 7
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day is June 7. Learn why chocolate is back on top as America's favorite flavor and fun ways…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
Jun 9
National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day is June 9. Learn rhubarb's history as the pie plant, a key safety tip and how to…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Iced Tea Day
Jun 10
National Iced Tea Day is June 10. Learn the real history of iced tea and sweet tea, plus tips for brewing a…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Corn on the Cob Day
Jun 11
National Corn on the Cob Day is June 11. Learn how to pick ripe sweet corn, why fresh is best and easy…
💞 People & Relationships
Loving Day
Jun 12
Loving Day is June 12, marking the 1967 Loving v. Virginia decision. Learn the story of Richard and Mildred Loving and how…
🎲 Hobbies & Games
National Sewing Machine Day
Jun 13
National Sewing Machine Day is June 13. Learn how the sewing machine was invented, the famous patent fights and easy beginner projects.
📜 Education & History
Flag Day
Jun 14
Flag Day is June 14, marking the 1777 Flag Resolution. Learn how it began in a Wisconsin classroom, the law behind it…
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
Nature Photography Day
Jun 15
Nature Photography Day is June 15. Learn how it began, how to join in and how to photograph wildlife safely and ethically.
🌿 Nature & Environment
National Pollinator Week
Jun 21–27
National Pollinator Week lands in late June each year. Learn how the Senate first named it, what pollinators do for our food…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Fudge Day
Jun 16
National Fudge Day is June 16. Learn how fudge became a 19th-century college fad and how to make a smooth, creamy batch…
💚 Health & Wellness
National Eat Your Vegetables Day
Jun 17
National Eat Your Vegetables Day is June 17. Learn how many vegetables adults need each day, the five vegetable groups and simple…
🎲 Hobbies & Games
National Go Fishing Day
Jun 18
National Go Fishing Day is June 18. Learn how many Americans fish, how free fishing days work and simple tips for a…
🎉 Holidays & Traditions
Juneteenth
Jun 19
Juneteenth is June 19. Learn how General Order No. 3 announced freedom in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 and how the day became…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Onion Rings Day
Jun 22
National Onion Rings Day is June 22. Learn the real history of onion rings, from an 1802 English recipe to a Texas…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
National Pink Day
Jun 23
National Pink Day is June 23. Discover how the color pink got its name, how it was once called a boys' color…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Pralines Day
Jun 24
National Pralines Day is June 24. Learn the history of the New Orleans pecan praline, the women who sold it and tips…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Catfish Day
Jun 25
National Catfish Day is June 25. Learn how a 1987 presidential proclamation created it, how U.S. catfish farming works and tips for…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Chocolate Pudding Day
Jun 26
National Chocolate Pudding Day is June 26. Learn how pudding evolved from a sausage to a creamy dessert, plus tips for smooth…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
National Sunglasses Day
Jun 27
National Sunglasses Day is June 27. Learn how UV light affects your eyes, what to look for in a pair of sunglasses…
💼 Work & Careers
National Insurance Awareness Day
Jun 28
National Insurance Awareness Day is June 28. Learn common coverage gaps, like flood and renters coverage, and a simple checklist for reviewing…
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
National Camera Day
Jun 29
National Camera Day is June 29. Explore camera history, from an 1827 heliograph to the first Kodak and today's smartphones, plus photo…
📜 Education & History
Captive Nations Week
Jul 18–24
Captive Nations Week is proclaimed each July under a 1959 law. See how it began, why Khrushchev objected and how recent presidents…
💼 Work & Careers
National Zookeeper Week
Jul 18–24
National Zookeeper Week begins the third Sunday of July. See how AAZK launched it in 2007, what the job takes and how…
💼 Work & Careers
Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week
Jul 18–24
Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week comes each July. See how a 1999 push by APPA spread to every state and what…
💼 Work & Careers
National Postal Worker Day
Jul 1
National Postal Worker Day is July 1. Learn who started it, how U.S. mail delivery grew and how to thank your carrier…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Fried Clam Day
Jul 3
National Fried Clam Day is July 3. Learn the Woodman family's 1916 Essex story, the older evidence and the great bellies-versus-strips debate.
🎉 Holidays & Traditions
Independence Day
Jul 4
Independence Day is July 4. Learn how the Declaration of Independence was adopted, why John Adams expected July 2 parties and how…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
National Bikini Day
Jul 5
National Bikini Day is July 5. Learn how the bikini debuted in Paris in 1946, why it shocked the world and how…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Fried Chicken Day
Jul 6
National Fried Chicken Day is July 6. Learn the history of Southern fried chicken, from early cookbooks to Gordonsville's vendors, plus safe…
🎲 Hobbies & Games
National Video Game Day
Jul 8
National Video Game Day is July 8. Learn the day's surprising origin, early games like Tennis for Two and the Odyssey, and…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Sugar Cookie Day
Jul 9
National Sugar Cookie Day is July 9. Learn the history of the American cookie, Pennsylvania's Nazareth cookie and safe baking tips.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Pina Colada Day
Jul 10
National Piña Colada Day is July 10. Learn who claims to have invented the piña colada, how it's made and how to…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Blueberry Muffin Day
Jul 11
National Blueberry Muffin Day is July 11. Learn how the cultivated blueberry was born, Minnesota's state muffin story and tips for better…
💞 People & Relationships
National Simplicity Day
Jul 12
National Simplicity Day is July 12, Thoreau's birthday. Learn about his two years at Walden Pond and practical ways to simplify your…
🍕 Food & Drink
National French Fry Day
Jul 13
National French Fry Day is July 13. Learn the real history of fries, the truth about the name and tips for cooking…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Mac and Cheese Day
Jul 14
National Mac and Cheese Day is July 14. Learn how macaroni and cheese reached American tables and how to store and reheat…
💞 People & Relationships
National Give Something Away Day
Jul 15
National Give Something Away Day is July 15. Learn what a Harvard study found about giving and happiness, and practical ways to…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Caviar Day
Jul 18
National Caviar Day is July 18. Learn America's surprising caviar history, why sturgeon are threatened and how to read a caviar label.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Daiquiri Day
Jul 19
National Daiquiri Day is July 19. Learn the history of the daiquiri, from Cuban mines to Havana bars, and how to celebrate…
🔬 Science & Technology
National Moon Day
Jul 20
National Moon Day is July 20. Learn what happened on Apollo 11, how Nixon marked the date in 1971 and how Artemis…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Junk Food Day
Jul 21
National Junk Food Day is July 21. Learn the surprising history of the term junk food and what CDC data shows about…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
National Hammock Day
Jul 22
National Hammock Day is July 22. Learn the hammock's Caribbean origins, its life at sea and how to hang one safely without…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
Jul 23
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day is July 23. Learn the history behind vanilla ice cream and what 'vanilla' versus 'vanilla flavored' means…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Tequila Day
Jul 24
National Tequila Day is July 24. Learn tequila's protected origins, its main types and how to read a bottle, plus tips for…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
Jul 25
National Hot Fudge Sundae Day is July 25. Learn the documented history of the sundae, the rival origin claims and tips for…
💞 People & Relationships
National Aunt and Uncle Day
Jul 26
National Aunt and Uncle Day is July 26. Learn what family research shows about aunts and uncles, the words' surprising roots and…
📜 Education & History
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
Jul 27
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day is July 27. Learn about the 1953 armistice, the people who served and respectful ways to…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Milk Chocolate Day
Jul 28
National Milk Chocolate Day is July 28. Learn the Swiss invention of milk chocolate, the Hershey bar's story and the U.S. rules…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Lasagna Day
Jul 29
National Lasagna Day is July 29. Learn lasagna's history, from medieval cookbooks to Bologna's certified recipe, plus safe leftover tips.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Cheesecake Day
Jul 30
National Cheesecake Day is July 30. Learn cheesecake's long history, from a Roman farm manual to New York delis, plus tips for…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Avocado Day
Jul 31
National Avocado Day is July 31. Learn the avocado's ancient history, the story of the Hass avocado and how America's appetite for…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Farmers Market Week
Aug 1–7
National Farmers Market Week fills the first full week of August. Learn how USDA began it, what markets mean for farmers and…
💞 People & Relationships
National Girlfriends Day
Aug 1
National Girlfriends Day is August 1. See what research and Pew survey data say about women's friendships, plus ideas for thanking your…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
National Clown Week
Aug 1–7
National Clown Week is August 1–7 each year. See how clown clubs won a presidential proclamation and how clowns still spend the…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
Aug 2
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is August 2. Learn the treat's 1900 New York street history, from Bowery pushcarts to Wall Street…
💚 Health & Wellness
National Health Center Week
Aug 8–14
National Health Center Week is held each August. See how two 1965 clinics grew into a network serving over 52 million people,…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Watermelon Day
Aug 3
National Watermelon Day is August 3. Learn where watermelon really came from, what Egyptian tomb art shows and which U.S. states lead…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
Aug 4
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is August 4 each year. Get the date, what's known and disputed about Ruth Wakefield's cookie, and…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Oyster Day
Aug 5
National Oyster Day is August 5. Learn the Chesapeake Bay's oyster history, how reefs are being restored and what to know about…
💚 Health & Wellness
National Fresh Breath Day
Aug 6
National Fresh Breath Day is August 6. Learn the main causes of bad breath, the myths, how a sniff test works and…
📜 Education & History
National Purple Heart Day
Aug 7
National Purple Heart Day is August 7. Learn the history of America's oldest military decoration, who earns it and respectful ways to…
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
National Book Lovers Day
Aug 9
National Book Lovers Day is August 9. Learn how the Library of Congress was rebuilt with Jefferson's books and what new data…
🍕 Food & Drink
National S’mores Day
Aug 10
National S'mores Day is August 10. Learn the real Girl Scout history of the s'more, the myth of Loretta Scott Crew and…
💞 People & Relationships
National Son and Daughter Day
Aug 11
National Son and Daughter Day is August 11. Learn how parents and grown children stay in touch, where kids live and how…
📜 Education & History
National Navajo Code Talkers Day
Aug 14
National Navajo Code Talkers Day is August 14. Learn the history of the Navajo code, Reagan's 1982 proclamation and respectful ways to…
💚 Health & Wellness
National Relaxation Day
Aug 15
National Relaxation Day is August 15. Learn the day's 1985 origin story, how the relaxation response works and what APA data shows…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
National Tell a Joke Day
Aug 16
National Tell a Joke Day is August 16. Learn the history of jokes, from Sumerian tablets to the Philogelos, and what science…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
National Thrift Shop Day
Aug 17
National Thrift Shop Day is August 17. See how 1890s prejudice, Salvation Army salvage brigades and Goodwill's burlap bags shaped thrift stores.
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
Bad Poetry Day
Aug 18
Bad Poetry Day is August 18. Read the story of William McGonagall's Tay Bridge poem and the Sweet Singer of Michigan, plus…
📜 Education & History
National Aviation Day
Aug 19
National Aviation Day is August 19. Learn why Congress chose Orville Wright's birthday, what happened on December 17, 1903, and where to…
🔬 Science & Technology
National Radio Day
Aug 20
National Radio Day is August 20. Learn how Detroit's 8MK went on air in 1920, how KDKA covered the Harding-Cox election and…
💞 People & Relationships
National Senior Citizens Day
Aug 21
National Senior Citizens Day is August 21. See how Proclamation 5847 created it and how fast the 65-and-older population grew by 2020.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Eat a Peach Day
Aug 22
National Eat a Peach Day is August 22. Learn where peaches were domesticated, how Georgia became the Peach State and which state…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Sponge Cake Day
Aug 23
National Sponge Cake Day is August 23. Learn how sponge cakes rose before baking powder, the Victoria sponge story and Nagasaki's castella.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Waffle Day
Aug 24
National Waffle Day is August 24. Learn about Cornelius Swartwout's 1869 patent, the first electric waffle irons and a famous waffle-soled shoe.
💞 People & Relationships
National Kiss and Make Up Day
Aug 25
National Kiss and Make Up Day is August 25. See what Frans de Waal learned from chimps, what Mesopotamian tablets say and…
🐾 Animals & Pets
National Dog Day
Aug 26
National Dog Day is August 26. See who founded it, what ancient DNA says about the first dogs, the first Seeing Eye…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
National Just Because Day
Aug 27
National Just Because Day is August 27. Learn what Kumar, Epley and Liu found when people did kind things and reached out…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Red Wine Day
Aug 28
National Red Wine Day is August 28, for adults 21+. See the oldest evidence of wine, how DNA solved Cabernet and Zinfandel,…
💚 Health & Wellness
More Herbs, Less Salt Day
Aug 29
More Herbs, Less Salt Day is August 29. Learn how much sodium Americans eat, the top sources and the UC San Diego…
🌿 Nature & Environment
National Beach Day
Aug 30
National Beach Day is August 30. Trace the beach from feared shore to resort, from Scarborough to Atlantic City and Coney Island,…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Trail Mix Day
Aug 31
National Trail Mix Day is August 31. Trace the snack from Cree pemmican and German Studentenfutter to Kerouac, gorp and 1976 trail…
💼 Work & Careers
National Farm Safety and Health Week
Sep 19–25
National Farm Safety and Health Week comes each September at harvest time. See how it began in 1944, what the daily topics…
💚 Health & Wellness
Child Passenger Safety Week
Sep 19–25
Child Passenger Safety Week ends with National Seat Check Saturday each September. Learn what NHTSA's numbers show and how to get a…
💼 Work & Careers
National Payroll Week
Sep 6–10
National Payroll Week lands on Labor Day week each September. See how it began in 1996, why payroll funds most federal revenue…
📜 Education & History
National Arts in Education Week
Sep 12–18
National Arts in Education Week begins the second Sunday of September. See how a 2010 resolution started it, what the research shows…
💼 Work & Careers
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Sep 12–18
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week comes each September. See how ATA launched it in 1988, how much freight drivers move and easy…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Gyro Day
Sep 1
National Gyro Day on September 1 celebrates the Greek sandwich of spit-roasted meat in warm pita. Learn its history and how to…
📜 Education & History
V-J Day
Sep 2
V-J Day on September 2 marks Japan's formal surrender in 1945, ending World War II. Learn its history and ways to remember…
🔬 Science & Technology
National Skyscraper Day
Sep 3
National Skyscraper Day on September 3 celebrates towering buildings and the architects who design them. Learn skyscraper history from Chicago to today.
🐾 Animals & Pets
National Wildlife Day
Sep 4
National Wildlife Day on September 4 raises awareness of endangered species and wildlife conservation. Learn its history and ways to help animals.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Cheese Pizza Day
Sep 5
National Cheese Pizza Day on September 5 celebrates the simple classic of crust, sauce and cheese. Learn pizza history from Naples to…
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
National Read a Book Day
Sep 6
National Read a Book Day on September 6 encourages everyone to pick up a book. Learn the benefits of reading and tips…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Beer Lover’s Day
Sep 7
National Beer Lover's Day on September 7 celebrates beer and America's craft brewing boom. Learn how homebrewing laws sparked a revolution (21+).
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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.
🍕 Food & Drink
National TV Dinner Day
Sep 10
National TV Dinner Day on September 10 celebrates the frozen tray dinner that changed American eating habits. Learn its 1950s history and…
📜 Education & History
Patriot Day
Sep 11
Patriot Day on September 11 honors the nearly 3,000 people killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks. Learn its history and respectful ways…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Chocolate Milkshake Day
Sep 12
National Chocolate Milkshake Day on September 12 celebrates the creamy, frosty treat. Learn milkshake history, from 1880s eggnog-style drinks to blenders.
💚 Health & Wellness
Positive Thinking Day
Sep 13
Positive Thinking Day on September 13 encourages an optimistic outlook. Learn the history of positive thinking, what research says and practical tips.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Cream-Filled Donut Day
Sep 14
National Cream-Filled Donut Day on September 14 celebrates donuts stuffed with cream and custard. Learn donut history and filled donuts around the…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Linguine Day
Sep 15
National Linguine Day on September 15 celebrates the flat pasta from Liguria, Italy. Learn linguine's history and classic recipes like linguine with…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Guacamole Day
Sep 16
National Guacamole Day on September 16 celebrates the Mexican avocado dip. Learn guacamole's Aztec origins and tips for making the best guac.
📜 Education & History
Constitution Day
Sep 17
Constitution Day on September 17 marks the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. Learn its history and how to celebrate citizenship.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Cheeseburger Day
Sep 18
National Cheeseburger Day on September 18 celebrates the burger topped with melted cheese. Learn the cheeseburger's disputed origin and grilling tips.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Pepperoni Pizza Day
Sep 20
National Pepperoni Pizza Day on September 20 celebrates America's favorite pizza topping. Learn pepperoni's Italian American roots and pizza tips.
🍕 Food & Drink
National White Chocolate Day
Sep 22
National White Chocolate Day on September 22 celebrates the creamy, sweet treat made from cocoa butter. Learn what white chocolate is and…
🎲 Hobbies & Games
National Checkers Day
Sep 23
National Checkers Day on September 23 celebrates the classic board game. Learn checkers history, from ancient games to the computer that solved…
📜 Education & History
National Punctuation Day
Sep 24
National Punctuation Day on September 24 celebrates commas, periods and apostrophes. Learn its history and tips for using punctuation correctly.
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
National Comic Book Day
Sep 25
National Comic Book Day on September 25 celebrates comics and graphic novels. Learn comic book history and ways to dive into the…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Dumpling Day
Sep 26
National Dumpling Day on September 26 celebrates dumplings from around the world. Learn dumpling history and how to make them at home.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Chocolate Milk Day
Sep 27
National Chocolate Milk Day on September 27 celebrates the sweet, creamy drink. Learn chocolate milk history, from Jamaica to school cafeterias.
💞 People & Relationships
National Good Neighbor Day
Sep 28
National Good Neighbor Day on September 28 celebrates the people next door. Learn its Montana origins and ways to be a better…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Coffee Day
Sep 29
National Coffee Day on September 29 celebrates America's favorite morning drink. Learn coffee's history, from Ethiopia to coffeehouses, and brewing tips.
🔬 Science & Technology
Earth Science Week
Oct 10–16
Earth Science Week fills the second full week of October. See how AGI launched it in 1998, how many people it reaches…
🔬 Science & Technology
National Chemistry Week
Oct 17–23
National Chemistry Week comes each October from the American Chemical Society. See how long it has run, the latest theme and simple…
📜 Education & History
National School Bus Safety Week
Oct 18–22
National School Bus Safety Week comes each October. Learn how the poster contest sets the theme, what the crash data show and…
💚 Health & Wellness
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Oct 3–9
Mental Illness Awareness Week fills the first full week of October. See how it began in 1990, how common mental illness is…
🎈 Fun & Quirky
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…
💞 People & Relationships
National Boyfriend Day
Oct 3
National Boyfriend Day on October 3 celebrates boyfriends and partners. Learn fun ways to show appreciation and keep a relationship strong.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Taco Day
Oct 4
National Taco Day on October 4 celebrates one of Mexico's most beloved foods. Learn taco history, from silver mines to taquerías, and…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Noodle Day
Oct 6
National Noodle Day on October 6 celebrates noodles from around the world. Learn noodle history, from 4,000-year-old noodles to instant ramen.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Frappe Day
Oct 7
National Frappe Day on October 7 celebrates the frosty, foamy drink. Learn the many meanings of frappe, from Greek iced coffee to…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Pierogi Day
Oct 8
National Pierogi Day on October 8 celebrates the Polish dumplings beloved in American cities. Learn pierogi history and how to make them.
📜 Education & History
Leif Erikson Day
Oct 9
Leif Erikson Day on October 9 honors the Norse explorer who reached North America around 1000 AD. Learn about Vinland and L'Anse…
🤝 Awareness & Causes
Fire Prevention Week
Oct 3–9
Fire Prevention Week falls in the week of October 9 each year. See how it grew from the Great Chicago Fire and…
💼 Work & Careers
National Farmer’s Day
Oct 12
National Farmer's Day on October 12 thanks the farmers who grow our food. Learn the history of American farming and ways to…
📜 Education & History
National Train Your Brain Day
Oct 13
National Train Your Brain Day on October 13 encourages activities that keep your mind sharp. Learn about neuroplasticity and brain-healthy habits.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Dessert Day
Oct 14
National Dessert Day on October 14 celebrates the sweetest part of the meal. Learn the history of dessert and ideas for treats…
💼 Work & Careers
National Boss’s Day
Oct 15
National Boss's Day on October 16 recognizes managers and supervisors. Learn how the day began in 1958 and thoughtful ways to show…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Pasta Day
Oct 17
National Pasta Day on October 17 celebrates pasta in all its shapes. Learn pasta history, from Sicily to America's first pasta factory,…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Chocolate Cupcake Day
Oct 18
National Chocolate Cupcake Day on October 18 celebrates the frosted, single-serving treat. Learn cupcake history and decorating tips.
💚 Health & Wellness
Evaluate Your Life Day
Oct 19
Evaluate Your Life Day on October 19 encourages reflection on goals and priorities. Learn its origin and simple ways to review your…
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
Back to the Future Day
Oct 21
Back to the Future Day on October 21 marks the 'future' date visited in a 1989 sci-fi sequel. Learn how fans celebrate…
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
National Color Day
Oct 22
National Color Day on October 22 celebrates the colors that brighten our world. Learn the science of color, from Isaac Newton to…
💚 Health & Wellness
Red Ribbon Week
Oct 23–31
Red Ribbon Week is October 23–31 each year. See how a fallen DEA agent inspired it, how it became national in 1988…
🔬 Science & Technology
Mole Day
Oct 23
Mole Day on October 23 celebrates Avogadro's number, a key unit in chemistry. Learn why it's celebrated from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Pumpkin Day
Oct 26
National Pumpkin Day on October 26 celebrates the iconic fall squash. Learn pumpkin history, from Native American farming to jack-o'-lanterns.
🐾 Animals & Pets
National Black Cat Day
Oct 27
National Black Cat Day on October 27 celebrates black cats and challenges old superstitions. Learn their history and why to adopt one.
🍕 Food & Drink
National Chocolate Day
Oct 28
National Chocolate Day on October 28 celebrates chocolate in all its forms. Learn how chocolate fueled soldiers, how it's made and how…
🐾 Animals & Pets
National Cat Day
Oct 29
National Cat Day on October 29 celebrates cats and encourages adoption. Learn how the day began and ways to care for and…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Candy Corn Day
Oct 30
National Candy Corn Day on October 30 celebrates the tricolor Halloween candy. Learn candy corn's 1880s history and fun facts.
💼 Work & Careers
National Nurse Practitioner Week
Nov 8–14
National Nurse Practitioner Week comes every November. Learn the dates, how Loretta Ford and Henry Silver created the NP role and how…
📜 Education & History
Geography Awareness Week
Nov 15–21
Geography Awareness Week comes every November. See the dates, how a balloon launch and Public Law 100-78 started it, and free mapping…
🤝 Awareness & Causes
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Nov 15–21
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week comes the week before Thanksgiving. Learn how Villanova students began it and what HUD and USDA…
📜 Education & History
American Education Week
Nov 16–20
American Education Week comes every November, the week before Thanksgiving week. Learn why the NEA and the American Legion started it in…
💼 Work & Careers
National Farm-City Week
Nov 20–26
National Farm-City Week ends on Thanksgiving Day each year. See how a train conversation started it in 1955 and what today's farm…
💚 Health & Wellness
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
Nov 1–7
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is held every November. Learn who runs it, what NHTSA's crash numbers show and the warning signs of…
🎨 Arts & Entertainment
National Author’s Day
Nov 1
National Author's Day on November 1 is a thank-you to the writers whose books shaped us. Read an author you love, tell…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Deviled Egg Day
Nov 2
National Deviled Egg Day on November 2 celebrates the party appetizer everyone hovers near. Learn where the 'deviled' name comes from and…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Sandwich Day
Nov 3
National Sandwich Day on November 3 honors the Earl of Sandwich's birthday and the world's most practical meal. Here's the story and…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Candy Day
Nov 4
National Candy Day on November 4 lands right after Halloween. Sort your stash, learn some sweet history and find fun ways to…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Donut Day (November)
Nov 5
Yes, there are two donut days. November 5 is the autumn edition. Learn how it differs from the June holiday and how…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Nachos Day
Nov 6
National Nachos Day on November 6 celebrates the cheesy snack invented in 1943 by a restaurant host named Nacho. Get the story…