Science Observances

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

National Science Appreciation Day

National Science Appreciation Day 🧬

National Science Appreciation Day (NSAD) celebrates how science has benefited human outcomes, unleashed human potential, and transformed our quality of life.

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National Bunsen Burner Day

National Bunsen Burner Day

The Bunsen Burner has been an essential part of science laboratories since the middle of the 19th century.

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World Backup Day

World Backup Day

DON'T BE AN APRIL FOOL. Be prepared. Back up your files on March 31st.

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Cosmonautics Day

Cosmonautics Day

On April 12th 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit the Earth, opening a new chapter of human endeavour in outer space.

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International Day of Human Space Flight 

International Day of Human Space Flight  🚀

On April 12th 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit the Earth, opening a new chapter of human endeavour in outer space.

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National DNA Day

National DNA Day

Unlocking Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) continues to prove vital to medical research.

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National Richter Scale Day

National Richter Scale Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Richter Scale Day

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National Sense of Smell Day

National Sense of Smell Day

Don't turn your nose up at this day, smell is probably our most under-appreciated sense.

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National Space Day

National Space Day

National Space Day, an out-of-this-world celebration and is always celebrated on the first Friday in May.

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National Astronaut Day

National Astronaut Day 👨‍🚀

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

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Beaufort Scale Day

Beaufort Scale Day

Observed on the birthday of Sir Francis Beaufort, who was born on this day in 1774.

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National Technology Day

National Technology Day

Every year National Technology Day highlights the importance of science in the daily lives of Indians.

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Astronomy Day

Astronomy Day 🌑

This day happens twice a year, giving us twice the chance to explore the wonders of the night sky.

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World Metrology Day

World Metrology Day

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

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World Industrial Design Day

World Industrial Design Day

Celebrate World Industrial Design Day and discover how design shapes our world, from innovation to environmental impact.

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National Meteor Watch Day

National Meteor Watch Day 🌠

Meteor showers are some of the best light shows that the solar system puts on for us.

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National Yellow Pig Day

National Yellow Pig Day

Yellow Pig Day originated in the 1960s when two math students from Princeton spent a long time analysing the number 17.

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National Moon Day

National Moon Day 🌕

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

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World RNA Day

World RNA Day

World RNA Day is observed to publicize the importance of this molecule in the generation of proteins in the body.

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National Science Day

National Science Day

August 18th is National Science Day in Thailand, commemorating King Mongkut's prediction and observation of a total solar eclipse in 1868.

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Astronomy Day

Astronomy Day 🌑

This day happens twice a year, giving us twice the chance to explore the wonders of the night sky.

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World Standards Day

World Standards Day

A day to honor those who work to bring standards and order to our lives.

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National Fossil Day

National Fossil Day

A celebration organized by the National Park Service to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils.

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International ShakeOut Day

International ShakeOut Day

Participating in this annual event is an important way to be ready to survive the big quake.

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National Exascale Day

National Exascale Day

Find out the history and background to National Exascale Day

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National Mole Day

National Mole Day

October 23, denoted 10/23 in the US, is recognized by some as Mole Day. It is an informal holiday in honor of the unit among chemists.

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National STEM Day

National STEM Day 🔬

National STEM Day celebrates science, technology, engineering, and medicine education within the United States.

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World Science Day for Peace and Development 

World Science Day for Peace and Development 

This day offers the opportunity to mobilize everyone around the topic of science for peace and development.

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Nobel Prize Day

Nobel Prize Day

On 27 November 1895, Alfred Nobel signed his will, giving the largest share of his fortune to a series of prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature and Peace – the Nobel Prizes.

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Dewey Decimal System Day

Dewey Decimal System Day

File this holiday under library related observances. Top shelf just after ISBN Number Day.

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National Mathematics Day

National Mathematics Day

Honours the contribution to the field of mathematics made by Srinivasa Ramanujan.

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National Static Electricity Day

National Static Electricity Day

It might sound boring and sciencey - but with a balloon this becomes a hair-raising holiday!

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Copernicus Day

Copernicus Day

Celebrate Copernicus Day on February 19th, commemorating the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus in 1473.

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National Science Day

National Science Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Science Day in India.

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National Pi Day

National Pi Day

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

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