National Buy a Musical Instrument Day

Category: Music
National Buy a Musical Instrument Day in USA in 2026
Image: Museum of country music - Nashville. by Céline Harrand , from Flickr. Public Domain

About National Buy a Musical Instrument Day

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Dates of National Buy a Musical Instrument Day
2026 USA Friday, May 22ndNational Buy a Musical Instrument Day
2025 USA Thursday, May 22ndNational Buy a Musical Instrument Day
2024 USA Wednesday, May 22ndNational Buy a Musical Instrument Day
2023 USA Monday, May 22ndNational Buy a Musical Instrument Day
2022 USA Sunday, May 22ndNational Buy a Musical Instrument Day
Summary
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May 22 is National Buy a Musical Instrument Day, and it’s an opportunity to celebrate and reflect upon the impact of music on cultures around the world.

The day is all about playing music - and there are no rules or limits on how you do that.  If you are a musician, it might be time for a new instrument.  Maybe you can learn to play a second or third one.  If you have never played an instrument before, National Buy A Musical Instrument Day might be the motivation you need to start.

This day was originally observed on May 18th, the birth date of Meredith Willson.  Willson was an American composer, songwriter, flutist, conductor and playwright, best known for writing the book, music and lyrics for the hit Broadway musical The Music Man.  

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