General Observances

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

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

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 National Creamsicle 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 .

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Brazilian Blowout Day

On this day we celebrates those pioneers who have made advances in the field of human-powered flight.

Sometimes we don't need a reason to celebrate a day, everyday is special, just because...

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pots De Creme Day

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Find out the dates, history and traditions of National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day

September 3rd is the global commemorative day for skyscrapers

A day to honor the tireless work of the paper boy or girl who brings your daily newspaper to your door.

Moms work pretty much non-stop, so why shouldn't they have a lazy day once a year?

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Another Look Unlimited Day

Do something special for your Teddy Bears today - we suggest... a picnic.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Swap Ideas Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ants on a Log Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Eat a Hoagie Day

Play-Doh Compound is the #1 reusable modeling compound, with over 100 million cans produced each year.

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Big Whopper Liar Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Boys’ and Girls’ Club Day for Kids

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Dear Diary Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Hobbit Day

Since 1999 this has been a day for people to remember, celebrate and commemorate Radiant Peace across the world.

A day to recognize and honor individuals who have lived a century or longer.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Great American Pot Pie Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hunting and Fishing Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National One-Hit Wonder Day

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons 

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