Arts Observances

There is a Day for That! provides you with a list of observances and national days related to Arts.

Whether it's a great painting, music or poetry, the arts have the capacity to thrill and inspire us. These observances and national days remind us to celebrate the wonderful contribution that the arts makes to enriching our daily lives.

Phileas Fogg Win A Wager Day

Phileas Fogg Win A Wager Day

It was on this day in 1872, in a novel by Jules Verne, that Phileas Fogg made his infamous bet he could travel around the world in 80 days.

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Jolabokaflod

Jolabokaflod

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Jolabokaflod.

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World Radio Day

World Radio Day

A day to raise greater awareness among the public and the media on the importance of radio.

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Library Lovers Day

Library Lovers Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Library Lovers Day.

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National Artist Day

National Artist Day

24 February is National Artist Day in Thailand recognizing notable Thai artists in literature and the arts.

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National Floral Design Day

National Floral Design Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Floral Design Day

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National Children’s Craft Day

National Children’s Craft Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Children’s Craft Day

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National Quilting Day

National Quilting Day

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

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World Poetry Day

World Poetry Day

Celebrate the timeless beauty of verse on World Poetry Day and discover the power of poetic expression to unite and inspire.

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Dante Day

Dante Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Dante Day in Italy

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World Theatre Day

World Theatre Day 🎭

This day is a celebration for those who can see the value and importance of the art form “theatre”.

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National Poetry Month

National Poetry Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Poetry Month

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World Art Day

World Art Day 🎨

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Art Day

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International Haiku Poetry Day

International Haiku Poetry Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Haiku Poetry Day.

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National Poem In Your Pocket Day

National Poem In Your Pocket Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Poem In Your Pocket Day

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National Great Poetry Reading Day

National Great Poetry Reading Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Great Poetry Reading Day

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International Dance Day

International Dance Day 🩰

A day to encourage the participation and education of dance through events and festivals held during this date around the world.

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National Limerick Day

National Limerick Day

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

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National Tap Dance Day

National Tap Dance Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Tap Dance Day

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National Clerihew Day

National Clerihew Day

This day celebrates the inventor of these whimsical four-line poems, who annoyingly wasn't from Limerick.

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National Coloring Book Day

National Coloring Book Day

Add some color to your life with this fun and therapeutic pastime.

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Abai Day

Abai Day

Honours a famous Kazakh poet from the 19th century.

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World Photography Day

World Photography Day 📷

Make it snappy! August 19th is the day to capture the world around you.

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The Duchess who wasn't Day

The Duchess who wasn't Day

August 27 is "The Duchess Who Wasn't" day, which celebrates the life of Irish author Margaret Wolfe Hungerford.

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National Grandma Moses Day

National Grandma Moses Day

A day to honor a famous American folk artist whose work remains popular today.

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Anne Bradstreet Day

Anne Bradstreet Day

On the anniversary of her death in 1672, we celebrate the works of this early North American poet.

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National Comic Book Day

National Comic Book Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Comic Book Day

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National Poetry Day

National Poetry Day

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

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Black Poetry Day

Black Poetry Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Black Poetry Day

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International Artist Day

International Artist Day 🎨

The work of different types of artists enriches our daily lives in so many ways.

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National Illustration Day

National Illustration Day

A day where we can celebrate and share illustration – the art that is essential to our lives.

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Day With(out) Art Day

Day With(out) Art Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day With(out) Art Day

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National Violin Day

National Violin Day

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

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World Choral Day

World Choral Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Choral Day

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