Action Observances

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

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

Puzzles are important to keep our brains active.

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Create a Vacuum day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Shower with  a Friend Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Send a Card to a Friend Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Kite Flying Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Clean Out Your Computer Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Make a Friend Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National do a Grouch a Favor Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Random Acts of Kindness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Tell a Fairy Tale Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Public Sleeping Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National I Want You to be Happy Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Be Heard  Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Get Over it Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pack Your Lunch Day

If you saw someone in trouble, would you be a Good Samaritan and help out?

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day

Day after Return of Daylight Savings Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Everything You Think is Wrong Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of True Confessions Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Everything You Do is Right Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of No Selfies Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Awkward Moments Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Let’s Laugh Day

Don't worry - be happy!

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Common Courtesy Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Goof Off Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Something on a Stick Day

Recalls Secretary of State Alexander Haig's statement after the attempted assassination of President Reagan in 1981.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Take a Walk in the Park Day

Hopefully the famous April showers will help you find a rainbow today - though we can't promise you'll find the pot of gold!

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hug a Newsman Day

As spring starts to warm up in the northern hemisphere, it's the perfect time to get out in the fresh air for a walk.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Go For Broke Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Read a Road Map Day

Spring lasts for three months, so no need to spring clean every day - today put your feet up instead.

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Reach as High as You Can Day