General Observances

On some holidays you have to avoid getting in hot water - not this one!

Celebrate the stealth and intrigue of International Ninja Day, a tribute to history's most mysterious warriors and their enduring legacy.

Ding! Ding! Time to pierce the film, it is National Microwave Oven Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Civil Aviation Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Gingerbread House Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Weary Willie Day

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Underdog Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Wreaths Across America Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Cat Herders Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Barbie and Barney Backlash Day

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Re-Gifting Day

Face it, we all hold a torch for National Flashlight Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of A’Phabet Day or No L Day

On the day after Christmas, take a moment to appreciate all the good things and don't start whining.

Discover the joy of crafting on Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day, a whimsical celebration of winter's artistry and creativity.

January is Poverty Awareness Month, a month-long initiative to raise awareness and call attention to the growth of poverty in America.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Drinking Straw Day

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

A day where Indigenous women are encouraged to wear ribbon skirts to celebrate their culture, their strength and their connection as women.

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

It's time to get worked up into a lather - it's National Bubble Bath Day!

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

Your office needs you! Promote this holiday to break the endless Happy New Year cycle!

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Rubber Duckie Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Tin Can Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Data Privacy Day.

Join the global celebration of creativity on January 28th with International Lego Day, honoring the classic brick that builds dreams.

National Plan For Vacation Day is a day to encourage Americans to plan their vacation days for the rest of the year.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Indian Coast Guard Day.

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

The holiday celebrates all the boys that are learning new skills and doing good deeds under the helm of Boy Scouts of America.

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Shut-In Visitation Day

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ferris Wheel Day

Introduced to appreciate the convenience batteries have introduced to people's lives.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Old Stuff Day

This special day of March is celebrated to make people feel safe from several national issues like financial loss, health problems and more.

Get ready to set your clocks forward by one hour as daylight savings time starts.