General Observances

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

Though writing letters is being pushed out by email and social media, it remains a powerful way of connecting with people around the world.

An annual event recognizing the more than 100,000 people killed or wounded by gunfire in the country each year.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Best Friends Day

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ballpoint Pen Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pop Goes the Weasel Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Stewart’s Root Beer Day

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Yoga 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Stereoscopy Day.

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of the Tropics 

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

Some say this holiday can't be licked!

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

The Auto Hobby's Holiday highlights the contribution car collection and restoration makes to American society.

Only one in 200,000 people in the US have this eye-catching condition.

Why do we celebrate National Simplicity Day? Look, it's complicated...

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Paper Bag Day

You'll need some bare-faced cheek to celebrate this day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Tape Measure Day

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

Today’s reason to celebrate reminds us to slow down, breathe easy and enjoy these beautiful summer months.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Penuche Fudge Day

The Heat is On! National Thermal Engineering Day is on July 24th as that is the hottest day of the year.

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

A day to promote international understanding and respect for diversity.

Playday is the national day for play, traditionally held on the first Wednesday in August.

A day to appreciate oral hygiene and oral care professionals hail this as a day dedicated to fighting bad breath.

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

Even in these days of GPS, Lighthouses play an important role in keeping shipping safe round our coast.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Purple Heart Day

You can bet your bottom dollar that this is an important date for the US currency.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Happiness Happens Day

We were going to do a big feature on National Lazy Day, but y'know... maybe next year.

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Pramuka Day

Let's celebrate this day, but don't do anything too strenuous.

National Roller Coaster Day is a day that has its ups and downs.

Marks the return of the region of Prekmurje to Slovenia control in 1919 .