National Handwriting Day

Category: Education
National Handwriting Day in USA in 2025
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About National Handwriting Day

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Dates of National Handwriting Day
2026 USA Friday, January 23rdNational Handwriting Day
2025 USA Thursday, January 23rdNational Handwriting Day
2024 USA Tuesday, January 23rdNational Handwriting Day
2023 USA Monday, January 23rdNational Handwriting Day
2022 USA Sunday, January 23rdNational Handwriting Day
Summary
In a world seemingly dominated by keyboards, it's good to remember the beauty and individuality of our own handwriting.

National Handwriting Day got its start back in 1977, when educators began to grow concerned that the art of handwriting was becoming less common among adults.

The Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association (WIMA) took it upon itself to do something about it and created the day.

The date chosen was the birthday of John Hancock (b. 1737), whose signature dominated the Declaration of Independence, and whose name has entered the language as a byword for handwriting.

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