Action Observances

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

A traditional date to make the Christmas Pudding on the Sunday before the start of Advent.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Drinksgiving.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Buy Nothing Day

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

On the day after Thanksgiving, make time to let those who gave thanks know that they were appreciated.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Stay Home Because You’re Well Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Eat a Red Apple Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Worldwide Candle Lighting Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ding-a-Ling Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Answer The Telephone Like Buddy The Elf Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Humbug Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Thank-you Note Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Card Playing Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Tick Tock Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Make Up Your Mind Day

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

Humiliation Day is a reminder to look inward and to remember how fortunate we are for all the things that we have.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Fruitcake Toss Day

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