About Paper Bag Day
Paper Bag Day is observed on 12 July annually to recognise the importance of an invention of Paper Bag that we mostly take it for granted. In 1852, Francis Wolle, a schoolteacher, invented the first machine to mass-produce paper bags.
In 1871, Margaret E. Knight designed other machine producing flat-base paper bags, making her ‘the mother of the grocery bag’.
Similar Observances
National Newspaper Carrier Day
A day to honor the tireless work of the paper boy or girl who brings your daily newspaper to your door.
Read More
Read More
Other Observances on July 12th 2026
Malala Day
Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate.
Read More
Read More
Lawyer's Day
This day highlights the accomplishments of lawyers in protecting the innocent and ensuring justice prevails.
Read More
Read More
