Last Updated on 13 June 2024
These holidays should be checked at the beginning of each year because they change.
January
- Blame Someone Else Day – first Friday the 13th of the year
- National Sunday Supper Day – second Sunday in January
- National Clean Off Your Desk Day – second Monday in January
- National Shop For Travel Day – second Tuesday in January
- National Vision Board Day – second Saturday in January
- National Sanctity Of Human Life Day – closest Sunday to January 22
- Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday – third Monday in January
- National Use Your Gift Card Day – third Saturday in January
- Library Shelfie Day – fourth Wednesday in January
- Clashing Clothes Day – fourth Thursday in January
- National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day – last Monday in January
- National Plan For Vacation Day – last Tuesday in January
- National Fun At Work Day – last Friday in January
- National Big Wig Day – last Friday in January
- National Seed Swap Day – last Saturday in January
- Lunar New Year – varies
February
- British Yorkshire Pudding Day – first Sunday in February
- National Frozen Yogurt Day – first Monday in February
- Optimist Day – first Thursday in February
- Bubble Gum Day – first Friday in February
- Wear Red Day – first Friday in February
- National Play Outside Day – first Saturday in February
- Ice Cream For Breakfast Day – first Saturday in February
- Lace Day – first Saturday in February
- Clean out Your Computer Day – second Monday in February
- Oatmeal Monday – second Monday in February
- Global Movie Day – second Saturday in February
- World Whale Day – third Sunday in February
- President’s Day – third Monday in February
- Single-Tasking Day – third Tuesday in February
- National Pancake Day – usually the Tuesday before Fat Tuesday
- International Pancake Day – Fat Tuesday
- National Caregivers Day – third Friday in February
- World Pangolin Day – third Saturday in Feburary
- National Princess Bride Day – fourth Sunday in February
- National Chili Day – fourth Thursday in February
- Skip The Straw Day – fourth Friday in February
- World Spay Day – last Tuesday in February
- National Toast Day – last Thursday in February
- Work Your Proper Hours Day – last Friday in February
- World Sword Swallowers Day – last Saturday in February
- Open That Bottle Night – last Saturday in February
- Rare Disease Day – last day in February
March
- Fun Facts About Names Day – first Monday in March
- International Badge Day – first Monday in March
- Unique Names Day – Tuesday of first full week in March
- World Book Day (UK) – first Thursday in March
- National Hospitalist Day – first Thursday in March
- Dress in Blue Day – first Friday in March
- Employee Appreciation Day first Friday in March
- National Salesperson Day – first Friday in March
- National Day Of Unplugging – first Friday in March
- Middle Name Pride Day – Friday of first full week in March
- Sock Monkey Day – first Saturday in March
- National Napping Day – Day after Daylight Saving Time begins
- World Sleep Day – Friday of second full week in March
- World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup Weekend – second Weekend in March
- National Agriculture Day (date varies)
- Popcorn Lover’s Day – second Thursday in March
- World Kidney Day – second Thursday in March
- International Fanny Pack Day – second Saturday in March
- National Genealogy Day – second Saturday in March
- International Astrology Day – Spring Equinox (usually March 20)
- World Social Work Day – third Tuesday in March
- National 3-D Day – third day of third full week of March
- National Farm Rescuer Day – third Thursday in March
- National Quilting Day – third Saturday in March
- National Corn Dog Day – third Saturday in March (first Saturday of NCAA March Madness)
- Maple Syrup Saturday – third Saturday in March
- National Manatee Appreciation Day – last Wednesday in March
- Little Red Wagon Day – last Wednesday in March
April
- Dyngus Day – always the Monday after Easter
- Education And Sharing Day – four days before Passover
- Geologists Day – first Sunday in April
- National Healthy Schools Day – first Tuesday in April
- National Walking Day – first Wednesday in April
- National Burrito Day – first Thursday in April
- National Walk to Work Day – first Friday in April
- National Love Our Children Day – first Saturday in April
- National Handmade Day – first Saturday in April
- Baby Massage Day – second Saturday in April
- Patriot’s Day – third Monday in April
- Banana Day – third Wednesday in April
- National Canadian Film Day – third Wednesday in April
- National High Five Day – third Thursday in April
- Husband Appreciation Day – third Saturday in April
- National Record Store Day – third Saturday in April
- Executive Admin’s Day (Secretary’s Day) – Wednesday of last full week of April, Also called Administrative Professional’s Day
- International Marconi Day – the Saturday closest to April 25
- Denim Day – fourth Wednesday in April
- Take Your Daughter to Work – fourth Thursday in April
- International Guide Dog Day – Last Wednesday in April
- Arbor Day – Last Friday in April
- World Healing Day – Last Saturday in April
- World Veterinary Day – Last Saturday in April
- Yom HaShoah – varies
- National Library Week is observed each year in April, generally the second full week.
May
- National Astronomy Day – varies
- World Laughter Day – first Sunday in May
- National Lemonade Day – first Sunday in May
- National Pipe Organ Day – first Sunday in May
- National Infertility Survival Day – Sunday before Mother’s Day
- Melanoma Monday – first Monday in May
- National Concert Day – first Tuesday in May
- Poem On Your Pillow Day – first Tuesday in May
- National Teachers Day – Tuesday of the first full week of May
- Great American Grump Out – first Wednesday in May
- National Interpreter Appreciation Day – first Wednesday in May
- National Day of Prayer – first Thursday in May
- National Day of Reason – first Thursday in May
- World Password Day – first Thursday in May
- International Tuba Day – first Friday in May
- No Pants Day – first Friday in May
- Space Day – first Friday in May
- World Naked Gardening Day – first Saturday in May
- National Homebrew Day – first Saturday in May
- National Scrapbooking Day – first Saturday in May
- Free Comic Book Day – first Saturday in May
- National Herb Day – first Saturday in May
- National Bike To School Day – first or second Wednesday in May
- Mother’s Day – second Sunday in May
- National Receptionist Day – second Wednesday in May
- National Night Shift Workers Day – second Wednesday in May
- School Nurses Day – the Wednesday during Nurse’s Week
- O Henry Pun Off – second Friday in May
- National Train Day– Saturday closest to May 10
- Military Spouses Day – the Friday before Mother’s Day
- National Babysitters Day – Saturday before Mother’s Day
- Birth Mother’s Day – Saturday before Mother’s Day
- International Migratory Bird Day – second Saturday in May
- World Belly Dance Day – second Saturday in May
- National Miniature Golf Day – second Saturday in May
- National Archery Day – second Saturday in May
- Take Your Parents To The Playground Day – third Sunday in May
- National Juice Slush Day – third Wednesday in May
- Brown Bag It Thursday – third Thursday in May
- National Pizza Party Day – third Friday in May
- National Bike to Work Day – third Friday in May
- National Learn To Swim Day – third Saturday in May
- Plant A Lemon Tree Day – third Saturday in May
- Armed Forces Day – third Saturday in May
- World Whisky Day – third Saturday in May
- International Blacksmiths Day – fourth Saturday in May
- National Chardonnay Day – the Thursday before Memorial Day
- Don’t Fry Day – the Friday before Memorial Day
- National Road Trip Day – the Friday before Memorial Day
- National Death Busters Day – Friday before Memorial Day
- Memorial Day – the last Monday in May
June
- Leave The Office Early Day – June 2nd, unless that’s on a weekend, then the closest workday
- National Cancer Survivors Day – first Sunday in June
- Children’s Awareness Memorial Day – first Sunday in June
- National Applesauce Cake Day – first Tuesday in June
- National Running Day – first Wednesday in June
- National Doughnut Day – first Friday in June
- National Prairie Day – first Saturday in June
- International Tabletop Day – first Saturday in June
- National Black Bear Day – first Saturday in June
- National Seersucker Day – second Thursday in June
- World Wide Knit in Public Day – second Saturday in June
- International Young Eagles Day – second Saturday in June
- National Rosé Day – second Saturday in June
- World Doll Day – second Saturday in June
- World Juggling Day – Saturday closest to June 17th
- Father’s Day – third Sunday in June
- National Turkey Lovers’ Day – third Sunday in June
- International Ride To Work Day – third Monday in June
- Nursing Assistants Day – First day of National Nursing Assistants Week
- Recess At Work Day – third Thursday in June
- National Flip-Flop Day– third Friday in June
- Ugliest Dog Day – third Friday in June
- National Hollerin’ Contest Day – third Saturday in June
- Take Your Dog to Work Day Friday following Father’s Day
- Great American Campout – fourth Saturday in June
- Descendants’ Day – last Sunday in June
- Log Cabin Day – last Sunday in June
- National Parchment Day – last Wednesday of June
- National Bomb Pop Day – last Thursday in June
- National Left-Handed Linda Day – last Thursday in June
July
- Build A Scarecrow Day – first Sunday in July
- Hop A Park Day – first Saturday (of first full week?)
- International Town Criers Day – second Monday in July
- Cow Appreciation Day – variable (usually second Tuesday, but check)
- World Rum Day – second Saturday in July
- National Ice Cream Day – third Sunday in July
- National Get Out Of The Doghouse Day – third Monday in July
- National Hot Dog Day – third Wednesday in July (varies)
- Parent’s Day – fourth Sunday in July
- World Day Of Grandparents And The Elderly – fourth Sunday in July
- National Chili Dog Day – fourth Thursday in July
- National Intern Day – fourth Thursday in July
- National Day Of The Cowboy – fourth Saturday in July
- Get Gnarly Day – last Friday in July
- National Talk In An Elevator Day – last Friday in July
- National Dance Day – last Saturday in July
August
- Friendship Day – first Sunday in August
- Psychic Day – first Sunday in August
- National Doll Day – first Sunday in August
- International Forgiveness Day – first Sunday in August
- Sisters Day – first Sunday in August
- National Night Out – first Tuesday in August
- National IPA Day – first Thursday in August
- International Beer Day – first Friday in August
- National Water Balloon Day – first Friday in August
- National Mustard Day – first Saturday in August
- National Sandcastle Day – first Saturday in August
- National Clown Day – first Saturday in August
- National Mead Day – first Saturday in August
- National Jamaican Patty Day – first Saturday in August
- National Disc Golf Day – first Saturday in August
- National Garage Sale Day – second Saturday in August
- National Bowling Day – second Saturday in August
- Men’s Grooming Day – third Friday in August
- International Geocaching Day – third Saturday in August
- International Homeless Animals Day – third Saturday in August
- World Honey Bee Day – third Saturday in August
- Break The Monotony Day – third Saturday in August
- Hug Your Boss Day – fourth Friday in August
- Forgive Your Foe Friday – last Friday in August
- World Daffodil Day – last Friday in August
- College Colors Day – Friday before college sports begin (usually the Friday before Labor Day)
- Speak Kind Words Saturday – last Saturday in August
- Play Music On The Porch Day – last Saturday in August
- Pony Express Day – last Sunday in August
September
- National Pet Rock Day – first Sunday in September
- Labor Day – first Monday in September
- International Cabernet Day – Thursday before Labor Day
- International Bacon Day – Saturday before Labor Day
- National Cowgirl Day – Saturday before Labor Day
- National Chianti Day – first Friday in September
- Bring Your Manners To Work Day – first Friday in September
- World Beard Day – first Saturday in September
- National Tailgating Day – first Saturday in September
- National Clean Out Your Garage Day – Saturday after Labor Day
- Grandparent’s Day – Sunday after Labor Day
- National Pet Memorial Day – second Sunday in September
- National Ants on a Log Day – second Tuesday in September
- National Hollerin’ Day – second Saturday in September
- National Women’s Friendship Day – third Sunday in September
- Wife Appreciation Day – third Sunday in September
- National Get Ready Day – third Tuesday in September
- National Pawpaw Day – third Thursday in September
- POW/MIA Recognition Day – third Friday in September
- International Grenache Day – third Friday in September
- Batman Day – third Saturday in September
- National Dance Day – third Saturday in September
- Puppy Mill Awareness Day – third Saturday in September
- International Daughters Day – fourth Sunday in September
- National Voter Registration Day – fourth Tuesday in September
- Native American Day – fourth Friday in September
- National Love Note Day – fourth Friday in September
- International Rabbit Day – fourth Saturday in September
- National Hunting And Fishing Day – fourth Saturday in September
- National Public Lands Day – fourth Saturday in September
- Fish Amnesty Day – fourth Saturday in September
- National Women’s Health And Fitness Day – last Wednesday in September
- International Lace Day – last Saturday in September
- Save Your Photos Day – last Saturday in September
- National Ghost Hunting Day – last Saturday in September
- First Day of Oktoberfest – 16 days, ending on the first Sunday in October
October
- Yom Kippur – varies
- Change A Light Day – first Sunday in October
- Techies Day – first Monday in October
- Child Health Day – first Monday in October
- World Architecture Day – first Monday in October
- National Eat Fruit at Work Day – first Tuesday in October
- World Cerebral Palsy Day – first Wednesday in October
- National Pumpkin Seed Day – first Wednesday in October
- National Kale Day – first Wednesday in October
- International Walk To School Day – first or second Wednesday in October
- National Diversity Day – first Friday in October
- National Manufacturing Day – first Friday in October
- National Body Language Day – first Friday in October
- Plaidurday – first Friday in October
- International Frugal Fun Day – first Saturday in October
- International Newspaper Carrier Day – Saturday of National Newspaper Week (1st full week of October)
- Clergy Appreciation Day – second Sunday in October
- National Day of National Days – second Sunday in October
- Thanksgiving Day (Canada) – second Monday in October
- Columbus Day – second Monday in October
- Emergency Nurses Day – second Wednesday in October
- National Curves Day – second Wednesday in October
- National Stop Bullying Day – second Wednesday in October
- National Bring Your Teddy Bear To Work & School Day – second Wednesday in October
- National Fossil Day – Wednesday of second full week in October
- World Sight Day – second Thursday in October
- World Egg Day – second Friday in October
- National Costume Swap Day – second Saturday in October
- National Chess Day – second Saturday in October
- King Harold Day – second Saturday in October
- I Love Yarn Day – second Saturday in October
- National Boss’s Day – October 16 or nearest work day
- National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day – third Monday in October
- National Pharmacy Technician Day – third Tuesday in October
- Hagfish Day – third Wednesday in October
- Sweetest Day – third Saturday in October
- Mother-In-Law Day – fourth Sunday in October
- Make a Difference Day – fourth Saturday in October
- Frankenstein Friday – last Friday in October
- National Breadstick Day – last Friday in October
- National Pit Bull Awareness Day – last Saturday in October
November
- Color the World Orange Day – first Monday in November
- National Eating Healthy Day – first Wednesday in November
- National Stress Awareness Day – first Wednesday in November
- International Stout Day – first Thursday in November
- National Men Make Dinner Day – first Thursday in November
- Book Lovers Day – first Saturday in November
- Learn To Homebrew Day – first Saturday in November
- National Bison Day – first Saturday in November
- World Orphans Day – second Monday in November
- Young Readers Day – second Tuesday in November
- World Quality Day – second Thursday in November
- Guinness World Records Day – second Thursday in November?
- Family Volunteer Day – Saturday after second Thursday in November
- Public Health Thank You Day – Monday before Thanksgiving
- National Zinfandel Day – third Wednesday in November
- Great American Smokeout – third Thursday in November
- National Adoption Day – Saturday before Thanksgiving
- National Jukebox Day – the day before Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving – fourth Thursday in November
- National Leftovers Day – the day after Thanksgiving
- You’re Welcome Day – the day after Thanksgiving
- National Day Of Listening – the day after Thanksgiving
- National Native American Heritage Day – the day after Thanksgiving
- Small Business Saturday – Saturday after Thanksgiving
- Flossing Day – fourth Friday in November
- International Aura Awareness Day – fourth Saturday in November
December
- World Trick Shot Day – first Tuesday in December
- National Bartender Day – first Friday in December
- Faux Fur Friday – first Friday in December
- National Rhubarb Vodka Day – first Saturday in December
- World Choral Day – second Sunday in December
- International Children’s Day – second Sunday in December
- National Wreaths Across America Day – second or third Saturday in December
- National Ugly Sweater Day – third Friday in December
- Hanukkah – varies
