Family Observances

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

There are a lot of holidays that focus on bring us together as larger groups, but these observances are more personal - they celebrate our families and relationships.

National Parent’s Day

National Parent’s Day

This day is celebrated to honours all the parents who play a vital role in the lives of children.

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National Father-in-Law Day

National Father-in-Law Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Father-in-Law Day

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National Girlfriends Day

National Girlfriends Day

National Girlfriends Day, a celebration of the women you love, be it your significant other or your best friend.

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Respect for Parents Day

Respect for Parents Day

We have a feeling an unappreciated parent may have come up with the idea for this holiday.

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Father's Day

Father's Day

Father's Day is a celebration observed in many countries that honours the role of fathers and forefathers.

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Child Support Awareness Month

Child Support Awareness Month

August is Child Support Awareness Month, a national campaign aimed to spread awareness about child support services.

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American Family Day

American Family Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of American Family Day

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National Kids Day

National Kids Day

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

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National Sisters Day

National Sisters Day

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

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Father's Day

Father's Day

The traditional date for Father's Day in China was on a date that sounds like 'daddy'.

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Father's Day

Father's Day

Father's Day is observed on the second Sunday in August in Brazil

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International Youth Day

International Youth Day

This holiday was established at the UN level in 1998. Its main goal is to highlight the problems of young people, to protect their rights and freedoms in the international aspect.

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National Middle Child Day

National Middle Child Day

Even though birth order doesn't really affect your personality, let's hear it for the middle children of the world.

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National Couple's Day

National Couple's Day 💑

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Couple's Day.

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National Senior Citizen’s Day

National Senior Citizen’s Day

Just like Senior Citizens, this holiday never gets old - at heart!

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National Rainbow Baby Day

National Rainbow Baby Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Rainbow Baby Day.

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National Grandparent’s Day

National Grandparent’s Day

National Grandparent’s Day take place on the Sunday after Labor Day.

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Day of Conception

Day of Conception

Yep, if you have a baby nine months after this holiday, you could win a prize.

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National Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day

National Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day

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National Step Family Day

National Step Family Day

National Stepfamily Day is a wonderful opportunity for stepfamilies to come together and celebrate their unique bonds.

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Wife Appreciation Day

Wife Appreciation Day

A gentle reminder - don't just appreciate your wife on the third Sunday in September!

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Ancestor Appreciation Day

Ancestor Appreciation Day

This day is an opportunity to reflect and appreciate our ancestors' lives.

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National Attend Your Grandchild’s Birth Day

National Attend Your Grandchild’s Birth Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Attend Your Grandchild’s Birth Day

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International Day of Older Persons 

International Day of Older Persons 

Raising awareness of the impact of an ageing population and the need to ensure people can grow old with dignity.

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Grandparents Day

Grandparents Day

A day to celebrate the love and achievements of the older generation.

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National Boyfriend Day

National Boyfriend Day

National Boyfriend Day falls on October 3 and is intended to be a day to celebrate your boyfriend.

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Children's Day

Children's Day

Falling on a national holiday, this is a popular day to give presents to children.

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Grandparents' Day

Grandparents' Day

In Germany, Grandmothers' Day was established in 2010 and is celebrated on the second Sunday in October.

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National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day

National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day

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National Mother-in-Law Day

National Mother-in-Law Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Mother-in-Law Day

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National Family Caregivers Month

National Family Caregivers Month

Celebrate the heroes of everyday life during National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor their compassion and selfless dedication.

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World Adoption Day

World Adoption Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Adoption Day.

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Father's Day

Father's Day

Father's Day is a celebration observed in many countries that honours the role of fathers and forefathers.

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National Children's Day

National Children's Day

Children's Day in India is observed exactly nine months after Valentine's Day!

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National Adoption Day

National Adoption Day

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

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Mother's Day

Mother's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother’s Day

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National Family Week

National Family Week

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Family Week.

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Mother's Day

Mother's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother's Day in Indonesia.

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National Roots Day

National Roots Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Roots Day.

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National Childrens Day

National Childrens Day

This is the day when children are honored in Thailand.

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Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Sanctity of Human Life Sunday.

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Grandma's Day

Grandma's Day

Find out the history, traditions and dates of Grandma's Day in Poland.

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