24 Hour Comics Day
April 24
April 24th is 24 Hour Comics Day, an exhilarating and creative challenge that pushes comic artists, writers, and enthusiasts to their limits. The goal? Create a complete 24-page comic book…
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420 Day
April 20
420 Day falls on April 20 and refers to a code number for cannabis that began with California high school students in 1971, a date also tied to the continuing debate over cannabis laws.
A Room Of One’s Own Day
January 25
A Room of One's Own Day falls on January 25, Virginia Woolf's birthday, marking an essay whose argument was about money far more than about rooms.
Absinthe Day
March 5
Absinthe Day falls on March 5, and the drink spent most of a century banned for causing hallucinations it does not cause.
Absolutely Incredible Kids Day
third Thursday in March
Absolutely Incredible Kids Day falls on the third Thursday in March and was created by Camp Fire to encourage adults to tell the young people in their lives how much they matter.
Absurdity Day
November 20
Absurdity Day falls on November 20, and the word carries a far more interesting meaning than the silliness the day is usually described with.
Ada Lovelace Day
second Tuesday in October
Ada Lovelace Day falls on the second Tuesday in October, honoring women in science and named for the mathematician who saw that a calculating engine could do more than calculate.
Administrative Professionals Day
April 23
April 23rd is Administrative Professionals Day, a special holiday dedicated to the unsung heroes of the workplace. From managing schedules and organizing chaos to being the glue that holds…
Air Day
November 11
Air Day falls on November 11, marking the mixture that is mostly nitrogen, was made breathable by bacteria, and still kills millions a year when polluted.
All or Nothing Day
July 26
All or Nothing Day: Embracing Boldness and Taking Risks On July 26th, people around the world celebrate All or Nothing Day, a day dedicated to embracing boldness, pushing boundaries, and…
All Souls Day
November 2
All Souls' Day falls on November 2, the Christian commemoration of the dead, and the third day of a sequence that begins with Halloween.
Almond Buttercrunch Day
June 29
Almond Buttercrunch Day celebrates the irresistible combination of buttery toffee, crunchy almonds, and rich chocolate. Whether you enjoy it as a standalone treat or use it to top off your…
Almond Day
February 16
Almond Day falls on February 16, in the middle of the largest managed pollination event on earth, when most of America's beehives are trucked to California.
Amateur Radio Day
April 18
April 18th is Amateur Radio Day, a global celebration of amateur radio enthusiasts who connect people across the world using the magic of radio waves. Known as “ham radio” operators, these…
American Eagle Day
June 20
June 20th is American Eagle Day, dedicated to raising awareness about the conservation and protection of the bald eagle, the national bird of the United States. This day celebrates the…
American Touch Tag Day
October 8
American Touch Tag Day falls on October 8, celebrating a chasing game that needs no equipment, no field and no adult, and that every culture seems to have invented.
Angel Food Cake Day
October 10
Angel Food Cake Day falls on October 10, honoring a cake that contains no butter, no egg yolk and no chemical leavening, and rises on beaten egg white alone.
Animal Cracker Day
April 18
April 18th is Animal Cracker Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the iconic animal-shaped cookies that have delighted snack lovers for over a century. Whether you’re a kid or just a kid at…
Animation Day
October 28
Animation Day falls on October 28, marking an art form that began in 1892 with hand-painted glass plates projected in Paris, three years before cinema itself.
Another Cheese Day
June 4
Another Cheese Day, celebrated on June 4th, pays homage to the diverse world of cheese. From sharp cheddars to creamy bries, cheese enthusiasts use this day to indulge in their favorite…
Another Hamburger Day
June 28
Another Hamburger Day is a fun and lighthearted celebration of everyone’s favorite comfort food. Whether you prefer yours topped with cheese, lettuce, and tomato or piled high with bacon…
Another Kite Day
May 12
May 12th is Another Kite Day, a whimsical holiday that inspires us to embrace the joy of kite flying! Whether you’re a seasoned kite enthusiast or someone looking to relive the simple…
Another Look Unlimited Day
September 8
September 8th is Another Look Unlimited Day, a unique holiday that encourages us to take a second look at the items cluttering our homes and find ways to repurpose, recycle, or donate them.…
Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
January 22
Answer Your Cat's Questions Day falls on January 22, and cats really are addressing you: adult cats barely meow at each other at all.
Apple Dumpling Day
September 17
Apple Dumpling Day falls on September 17, and wrapping pastry around a whole apple creates a sealed vessel that makes its own syrup as it bakes.
Apple Strudel Day
June 17
Apple Strudel Day – June 17 Honoring the delicious and flaky apple strudel! Facts About Apple Strudel Day June 17 is the day to celebrate the beloved apple strudel, a pastry that has…
Apple Tree Day
January 6
Apple Tree Day falls on January 6, and every named apple variety on earth is a cutting of one original tree, because apples refuse to breed true.
Appreciate A Dragon Day
January 16
Appreciate A Dragon Day falls on January 16, and the creature is one of very few that appears independently across cultures with no shared source.
Apricot Day
January 9
Apricot Day falls on January 9, and the fruit's name records the one thing everyone noticed about it: that it ripens before everything else.
April Fool’s Day
April 1
April Fool's Day falls on April 1, and the tidy origin story about a calendar change that everybody repeats is almost certainly not true.
Archery Day
January 19
Archery Day falls on January 19, and an arrow only flies straight because it bends, which is the problem every archer is solving without knowing it.
Area Code Day
November 10
Area Code Day falls on November 10, marking a numbering plan designed in 1947 around the mechanical effort of a rotary dial.
Argyle Day
January 8
Argyle Day falls on January 8, honoring a pattern taken from a Scottish clan tartan that happens to be brutally difficult to knit.
Army Day
April 6
Army Day, celebrated on April 6th, honors the brave men and women of the army. Learn about its history, fun facts, and how you can join in the celebrations.
Artichoke Hearts Day
March 16
Artichoke Hearts Day falls on March 16, and the artichoke contains a compound that rewires your sense of taste, making plain water taste sweet afterward.
Ask a Stupid Question Day
September 28
Ask a Stupid Question Day falls on September 28, a classroom tradition built on the idea that the question nobody wants to ask is usually the one worth asking.
Astronomy Day
April 24
April 24th is Astronomy Day, a celestial celebration dedicated to the wonders of the universe! Whether you’re an avid astronomer, a casual stargazer, or someone who just loves looking up at…
Auctioneers Day
April 19
April 19th is Auctioneers Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the skilled professionals who bring excitement and energy to the auctioning process. From antiques to real estate, auctioneers…
Authors’ Day
November 1
National Authors' Day falls on November 1, proposed by a women's club member in 1928 to recognize American writers, and adopted nationally a year later.
Avocado Day
July 31
Every year on July 31, avocado lovers unite to celebrate one of nature’s most beloved fruits—yes, it’s a fruit, not a vegetable! Avocado Day is all about honoring this creamy, dreamy,…