Action Observances

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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 No Interruptions Day

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

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

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Clean Off Your Desk Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Step in the Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Kiss a Ginger Day.

It's still January, so don't give up on those New Year Resolutions just yet!

National Blame Someone Else Day is observed on the first Friday The 13th of The Year.

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

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