Action Observances

Never under-estimate the power of a smile!

We probably don't need a day to encourage people to take pictures of themselves, but there is no denying the cultural impact of selfies.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Handshake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cheer Up The Lonely Day

This is a day to embrace your inner Édith Piaf - and regret nothing!

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Get Out of the Dog House Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sleepy Head Day

This holiday is going up in the world. And down again.

An annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie

Encouraging workers all around the country to get on their bikes and get into work the best way possible – on two wheels!

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Wiggle Your Toes Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Garage Sale Day

Telling a joke today is a serious matter.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Never Give Up Day.

That's not a Knife day - this is a Knife day!

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Kiss and Make Up Day

When you are upset - just imagine a T-Rex trying to make a bed.

Come on - you can do this - you can celebrate the National Day of Encouragement!

Why are pirates called pirates? Because they arrrrr!

As summer has officially ended, this is a day intended to be spent in relaxation.

Before the cold weather really kicks in, this day is a reminder to sort out your central heating.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Name Your Car Day

Join kids and families around the globe to walk and bicycle to school on the first Wednesday in October to promote physical activity

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Do Something Nice Day

The creator of the smiley face started this holiday to devote one day a year to smiles and kind acts.

You don't have to say a word. I can tell by your body that you want to know more about this day.

Hey, it's the second Monday in October - don't you something you need to do, instead of sitting around reading?

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cake Decorating Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work/School Day

Originated by the Spinning Top and Yo-Yo Museum, this is an annual celebration of this timeless child's toy and scientific device!

This is the one day in the year when you should try to have a close shave.

As if there isn't enough Knock-Knock going on at Halloween already, it's also the day to whip out a good Knock-Knock joke.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Men Make Dinner Day (Must Cook. No BBQ Allowed! :)

We don't want to tell you how to live your life, but we would advise against any hugging of real bears.

A day to highlight good deeds in the community focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness which binds us.

The origins of this holiday are to prepare for all the food on Thanksgiving Day and the leftovers that always remain.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Take A Hike Day

There's a lot "not to like" about this national day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Drinksgiving.

Feed your wanderlust and get up, get out, and go for a ride on any mode of transport you want.

We all have at least one extraordinary ability. What's yours? This is the day to get out there and indulge yours.