April National Days and Observances

APRIL MONTHLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES

National Child Abuse Awareness Month
National Cannabis Awareness Month
National Fair Housing Month
International Guitar Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
Lawn and Garden Month
National Autism Awareness Month
National Couple Appreciation Month
National Decorating Month
National Fresh Celery Month
National Garden Month
National Humor Month
National Landscape Architecture Month
National Inventor’s Month
National Jazz Appreciation Month
National Soft Pretzel Month
National Soy Foods Month
National Straw Hat Month
National Poetry Month
National Pecan Month
National Welding Month
Records and Information Management Month
Scottish American Heritage Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month
National Safe Digging Month

APRIL WEEKLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES

Testicular Cancer Awareness Week, April 1-7 (aka Get A Grip Day!)
International Tree Climbing Days, April 2-3 (Moved from March)
Bat Appreciation Week, April 2-8 (First Full Week)
National Blue Ribbon Week, April 2-8 (First Full Week) (Child Abuse)
National Public Health Week, April 2-8 (First Full Week)
National Window Safety Week, April 2-8 (First Full Week)
Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, April 9-15 (Second Full Week)
Spring Astronomy Week, April 9-15 (Always has Spring Astronomy Day)
National Library Week, April 9-15 (Second Full Week)
National Public Safety Telecommunicators (911 Operators) Week, April 9-15 (Always Second Full Week in April)
National Student Employment Week, April 9-15 (Always the Second Full Week)
National Animal Control Appreciation Week, April 9-15 (Second Full Week)
Global Youth Service Days, April 14-16 (Third Weekend)
Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week, April 16-22 (Third Week)
Coin Week, April 16-22 (Third Full Week)
National Pet ID Week, April 16-22 (Always Third Week)
Interstate Mullet Toss, April 28-30 (Last Full Weekend)
National Dream Hotline, April 28-30 (Last Weekend)
National and Global Youth Service Days, April 28-30 (Last Weekend)
Administrative Professionals Week, April 23-29 (Last Full Week)
Air Quality Awareness Week, April 23-29 (Last Week)
Bedbug Awareness Week, April 23-29 (Last Week)
Fibroid Awareness Week, April 23-29 (Always the Fourth Week)
Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 23-29 (Last Full Week)
National Princess Week, April 23-29 (Always Last Full Week)
Sky Awareness Week, April 23-29 (Last Full Week)

APRIL NATIONAL DAYS

APRIL 1
April Fools Day
National One Cent Day
National Sourdough Bread Day
National Love Our Children Day – First Saturday In April

APRIL 2
World Autism Awareness Day
International Children’s Book Day
National Ferret Day
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
National Reconciliation Day

APRIL 3
National Chocolate Mousse Day
National Find a Rainbow Day
National Tweed Day

APRIL 4
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day
National Hug a Newsperson Day
National School Librarian Day
National Walk Around Things Day
SAAM Day of Action – First Tuesday in April

APRIL 5
National Caramel Day
National Deep Dish Pizza Day
National Go For Broke Day
National Raisin and Spice Bar Day
National Read a Road Map Day
National Walking Day – First Wednesday in April
Childhelp National Day of Hope – First Wednesday in April

APRIL 6
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
National Caramel Popcorn Day
National Sorry Charlie Day
National Student-Athlete Day
National Tartan Day
National Teflon Day
National Alcohol Screening Day – Thursday of First Full Week in April

APRIL 7
World Health Day
Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide
National Beer Day #NationalBeerDay
National Coffee Cake Day
National No Housework Day

APRIL 8
International Romani Day
National All is Ours Day
National Empanada Day
National Zoo Lovers Day

APRIL 9
National Cherish an Antique Day
National Chinese Almond Cookie Day
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
National Name Yourself Day
National Winston Churchill Day

APRIL 10
National Cinnamon Crescent Day
National Encourage a Young Writer Day
National Farm Animals Day
National Siblings Day #NationalSiblingsDay

APRIL 11
National Barbershop Quartet Day
National Cheese Fondue Day
National Eight Track Tape Day
National Pet Day #NationalPetDay
National Submarine Day
National Library Workers Day – Tuesday of National Library Week

APRIL 12
National Big Wind Day
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
National Licorice Day
National Bookmobile Day – Wednesday of National Library Week

APRIL 13
National Peach Cobbler Day
National Scrabble Day
National Thomas Jefferson Day
National Support Teen Literature Day – Thursday of National Library Week

APRIL 14
National Dolphin Day
National Equal Pay Day
National Ex-Spouse Day
National Pan American Day
National Pecan Day
National Reach as High as You Can Day

APRIL 15
National Glazed Spiral Ham Day
National Rubber Eraser Day
National Take a Wild Guess Day
National Titanic Remembrance Day
National Auctioneers Day – Third Saturday in April

APRIL 16
National Orchid Day
National Bean Counter Day
National Eggs Benedict Day
National Healthcare Decisions Day
National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day #PJDay

APRIL 17
National Tax Day #TaxDay – Changes Annually
World Hemophilia Day
National Bat Appreciation Day
National Cheeseball Day
National Ellis Island Family History Day
National Haiku Poetry Day

APRIL 18
National Animal Crackers Day
National Columnists’ Day
National Lineman Appreciation Day

APRIL 19
National Amaretto Day
National Garlic Day
National Hanging Out Day
National Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day

APRIL 20
National Cheddar Fries Day
National Lima Bean Respect Day
National Lookalike Day #NationalLookalikeDay
National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day
National High Five Day – Third Thursday in April
Get to Know Your Customers Day #GetToKnowYourCustomersDay – Third Thursday of Each Quarter

APRIL 21
National Yellow Bat Day
National Chocolate Covered Cashews Day
National Kindergarten Day

APRIL 22
International Mother Earth Day
National Earth Day
National Girl Scout Leader’s Day
National Jelly Bean Day

APRIL 23
World Book and Copyright Day
English Language Day
National Cherry Cheesecake Day
National Lost Dogs Awareness Day
National Picnic Day #NationalPicnicDay
National Take a Chance Day
National Talk Like Shakespeare Day

APRIL 24
World Day for Laboratory Animals
National Pigs in a Blanket Day

APRIL 25
World Malaria Day
National DNA Day
National East Meets West Day
National Hug a Plumber Day
National Telephone Day
National Zucchini Bread Day

APRIL 26
World Intellectual Property Day
National Audubon Day
National Help a Horse Day
National Kids and Pets Day
National Pretzel Day
National Richter Scale Day
National Administrative Professionals’ Day – Wednesday of Last Full
Week in April

APRIL 27
National Babe Ruth Day
National Prime Rib Day
National Tell a Story Day
National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day – Fourth Thursday in April

APRIL 28
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
National Superhero Day #NationalSuperheroDay
National Blueberry Pie Day
National Brave Hearts Day
National Great Poetry Reading Day
Workers Memorial Day
National Arbor Day – Last Friday in April
National Hairball Awareness Day – Last Friday in April

APRIL 29
Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare
International Dance Day
National Peace Rose Day
National Shrimp Scampi Day
National Zipper Day
National Sense of Smell Day – Last Saturday in April
National Rebuilding Day – Last Saturday in April
National Pool Opening Day – Last Saturday in April

APRIL 30
International Jazz Day
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
National Bugs Bunny Day National Hairstylist Appreciation Day
National Honesty Day
National Kiss of Hope Day
National Oatmeal Cookie Day
National Raisin Day
National Sarcoidosis Day
National Pet Parents Day – Last Sunday in April


Sources

National Day Calendar
Holiday Insights
TrackMaven
Brownie Locks
Wikipedia
Sprout Social

March National Days and Observances

MARCH MONTHLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES

National Caffeine Awareness Month
National Celery Month
National Cheerleading Safety Month
National Craft Month
National Credit Education Month
National Flour Month
National Frozen Food Month
National Kidney Disease Awareness Month
National Noodle Month
National Nutrition Month
National Peanut Month
National Sauce Month
National Trisomy Awareness Month
National Umbrella Month
National Women’s History Month
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
National Music in Our Schools Month
National Professional Social Work Month

MARCH WEEKLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES

Girl Scout Week, March 12-18 (Always the week with March 12)
Celebrate Your Name Week, March 5-11 (First Full Week)
Festival of Owls Week, March 5-11 (First Full Week)
Women of Aviation Worldwide Week, March 6-12 (From Monday before March 8 to Sunday after)
World Rattlesnake Roundup, March 10-12 (Second Weekend)
Campfire USA Birthday Week, March 12-18 (Second Full Week)
American Chocolate Week, March 19-25 (Always Third Full Week)
International Phace Syndrome Awareness Week, 19-25 (Last Week)
National Animal Poison Prevention Week, March 19-25 (Third Full Week)
National Button Week, March 19-25 (Third Full Week)
Act Happy Week, March 20-26 (Starts on Third Monday)
Wellderly Week, March 20-26 (Third Monday-Sunday Week)
National Cleaning Week, March 26-April 1 (Last Week)
National Protocol Officer’s Week, March 26-April 1 (Last Week)

MARCH NATIONAL DAYS

MARCH 1
World Civil Defence Day
National Dadgum That’s Good Day
National Fruit Compote Day
National Horse Protection Day
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
National Pig Day

MARCH 2
National Banana Cream Pie Day
National Old Stuff Day #NationalOldStuffDay
National Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day) – If on a weekend, moves to closest school day.

MARCH 3
World Wildlife Day
National Anthem Day
National Cold Cuts Day
National I Want You to be Happy Day
National Mulled Wine Day
National Day of Unplugging #NationalDayOfUnplugging – First Friday in March
National Employee Appreciation Day – First Friday in March
National Salesperson Day – First Friday in March

MARCH 4
National Grammar Day
National Hug a G.I. Day
National Pound Cake Day

MARCH 5
National Absinthe Day
National Cheese Doodle Day
National Multiple Personality Day

MARCH 6
National Dentist’s Day
National Frozen Food Day
National Oreo Cookie Day
National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day

MARCH 7
National Be Heard Day
National Cereal Day
National Crown of Roast Pork Day

MARCH 8
International Women’s Day
National Peanut Cluster Day
National Proofreading Day #NationalProofreadingDay
National Pancake Day – Changes Annually
National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day – Second Wednesday in March

MARCH 9
National Barbie Day
National Crabmeat Day
National Get Over it Day
National Meatball Day

MARCH 10
National Blueberry Popover Day
National Mario Day
National Pack Your Lunch Day
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

MARCH 11
World Day of Muslim Culture, Peace, Dialogue, and Film
National Johnny Appleseed Day
National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day
National Promposal Day
National Worship of Tools Day

MARCH 12
National Girl Scout Day
National Plant a Flower Day
Daylight Saving Time – Second Sunday in March

MARCH 13
National Coconut Torte Day
National Earmuff Day
National Good Samaritan Day
National Jewel Day
National K9 Veterans Day
National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day
National Napping Day – Day After Return of Daylight Saving Day

MARCH 14
National Children’s Craft Day
National Learn About Butterflies Day
Pi Day
National Potato Chip Day #NationalPotatoChipDay

MARCH 15
World Consumer Rights Day
National Everything You Think Is Wrong Day
National Pears Helene Day
National Shoe the World Day
National Kick Butts Day – Changes Annually

MARCH 16
National Artichoke Hearts Day
National Everything You Do Is Right Day
National Freedom of Information Day

MARCH 17
World Sleep Day – Friday of second full week of March
National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
St. Patrick’s Day

MARCH 18
National Awkward Moments Day
National Biodiesel Day
National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day
National Sloppy Joe Day
National Supreme Sacrifice Day
National Quilting Day – Third Saturday in March

MARCH 19
National Certified Nurses Day
National Chocolate Caramel Day
National Let’s Laugh Day
National Poultry Day
National Corn Dog Day – Changes Annually

MARCH 20
International Day of the Francophonie
International Day of Happiness
World Sparrow Day
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Proposal Day
National Ravioli Day
Spring Begins – Changes Annually

MARCH 21
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
National California Strawberry Day
National Common Courtesy Day
National Fragrance Day
National French Bread Day
National Single Parent Day

MARCH 22
National Bavarian Crepes Day
National Goof Off Day

MARCH 23
National Chia Day
National Chip and Dip Day
National Near Miss Day
National MelbaToast Day
National Puppy Day #NationalPuppyDay – Typically celebrated on
March 23. Observed on a Friday or Monday when falling on a weekend.

MARCH 24
National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day

MARCH 25
National Lobster Newburg Day
National Medal of Honor Day
National Tolkien Reading Day

MARCH 26
Epilepsy Awareness Day – Purple Day
National Nougat Day
National Spinach Day #NationalSpinachDay

MARCH 27
National Joe Day
National Spanish Paella Day

MARCH 28
National Black Forest Cake Day
National Something on a Stick Day
National Weed Appreciation Day
National American Diabetes Association Alert Day – Fourth Tuesday in March

MARCH 29
National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
National Little Red Wagon Day – Last Wednesday in March
Manatee Appreciation Day – Last Wednesday in March

MARCH 30
National Doctors Day
National I Am in Control Day
National Pencil Day
National Take a Walk in the Park Day
National Turkey Neck Soup Day

MARCH 31
World Backup Day #WorldBackupDay
National Bunsen Burner Day
National Clams on the Half Shell Day
National Crayon Day
National Prom Day
National Tater Day


Sources

National Day Calendar
Holiday Insights
TrackMaven
Brownie Locks
Wikipedia
Sprout Social

February National Days and Observances

FEBRUARY MONTHLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES

American Heart Month
An Affair to Remember Month
Black History Month
Canned Food Month
Creative Romance Month
Great American Pie Month
National Bake for Family Fun Month
National Bird Feeding Month
National Cherry Month
National Children’s Dental Health Month
National Grapefruit Month
National Heart Month
National Hot Breakfast Month
National Library Lovers Month
National Macadamia Nut Month
National North American Inclusion Month
National Snack Food Month
National Weddings Month
National Embroidery Month

FEBRUARY WEEKLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES

African Heritage and Health Week, February 1-7
Burn Awareness Week, February 5-11 (First Full Week)
Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week, February 5-11 (First Full Week)
Celebration of Love Week, February 12-18 (Second Full Week)
Children of Alcoholics Week, February 12-18 (Second Full Week)
Dump Your Significant Jerk Week, February 7-13 (Always Week Before Valentine’s Day)
Jell-O Week, February 12-18 (Second Full Week)
Freelance Writers Appreciation Week, February 12-18 (Second Full Week)
National Secondhand Wardrobe Week, February 12-18 (Second Full Week)
Random Acts of Kindness Week, February 12-18 (Second Full Week)
International Flirting Week, February 14-20 (Week of Valentine’s Day)
Brotherhood / Sisterhood Week, February 19-25 (Always Third Week)
Build A Better Trade Show Image Week, February 19-25 (Third Full Week)
National Engineers Week, February 19-25 (Week Including George Washington’s Birthday)
National FFA Week, February 19-25 (Week of George Washington’s Birthday from Saturday to Saturday)
Through With The Chew, February 19-25 (Third Full Week)
Telecommuter Appreciation Week, February 26-March 4 (Always Week that has Alexander Graham Bell’s Birthday, March 2)

FEBRUARY NATIONAL DAYS

FEBRUARY 1
National Baked Alaska Day
National Freedom Day (Freedom From Slavery)
National Serpent Day

FEBRUARY 2
World Wetlands Day
National Groundhog Day
National Heavenly Hash Day

FEBRUARY 3
National Carrot Cake Day
National Day the Music Died Day
National Wear Red Day – First Friday in February

FEBRUARY 4
World Cancer Day #WorldCancerDay #KissCancerGoodbye
National Create a Vacuum Day
National Homemade Soup Day
National Thank a Mail Carrier Day

FEBRUARY 5
Bubblegum Day #BubblegumDay
National Shower with a Friend Day
National Weatherperson’s Day

FEBRUARY 6
International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
National Frozen Yogurt Day
National Lame Duck Day

FEBRUARY 7
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
National Periodic Table Day
National Send a Card to a Friend Day

FEBRUARY 8
National Boy Scouts Day
National Kite Flying Day

FEBRUARY 9
National Bagel Day (Formerly Bagel and Lox Day)
National Pizza Day
National Toothache Day

FEBRUARY 10
National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
National Home Warranty Day
National Umbrella Day #NationalUmbrellaDay

FEBRUARY 11
World Day of the Sick
National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
National Inventors’ Day
National Make a Friend Day
National Peppermint Patty Day
National Shut-In Visitation Day
National White Shirt Day

FEBRUARY 12
National Plum Pudding Day

FEBRUARY 13
World Radio Day
National Tortellini Day
National Clean Out Your Computer Day – Second Monday in February

FEBRUARY 14
National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
National Ferris Wheel Day
National Organ Donor Day
Valentine’s Day

FEBRUARY 15
National Gumdrop Day
Singles Awareness Day #SinglesAwarenessDay

FEBRUARY 16
National Almond Day
National Do a Grouch a Favor Day

FEBRUARY 17
National Cabbage Day
Random Acts of Kindness Day #RandomActsOfKindnessDay
National Caregivers Day – Third Friday in February

FEBRUARY 18
National Battery Day
National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
National Drink Wine Day

FEBRUARY 19
National Chocolate Mint Day
National Lash Day

FEBRUARY 20
World Day of Social Justice
National Cherry Pie Day
National Love Your Pet Day
Presidents Day – Third Monday in February

FEBRUARY 21
International Mother Language Day
National Sticky Bun Day

FEBRUARY 22
A Day Without News
National Cook a Sweet Potato Day
National Margarita Day #NationalMargaritaDay

FEBRUARY 23
National Banana Bread Day
National Dog Biscuit Day
National Toast Day
National Chili Day – Fourth Thursday in February

FEBRUARY 24
National Tortilla Chip Day

FEBRUARY 25
National Chocolate Covered Nut Day
National Clam Chowder Day

FEBRUARY 26
National Pistachio Day
National Tell a Fairy Tale Day

FEBRUARY 27
National Kahlua Day
National Polar Bear Day
National Strawberry Day

FEBRUARY 28
National Chocolate Souffle Day
National Floral Design Day
National Public Sleeping Day
National Tooth Fairy Day
Rare Disease Day – Last Day in February
Spay Day – Last Tuesday in February


Sources

National Day Calendar
Holiday Insights
TrackMaven
Brownie Locks
Wikipedia
Sprout Social

January National Days and Observances

JANUARY MONTHLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES

National Bath Safety Month
National Black Diamond Month
National Blood Donor Month
National Braille Literacy Month
National Hobby Month
National Hot Tea Month
National Mentoring Month
National Oatmeal Month
National Slow Cooking Month
National Soup Month
National Sunday Supper Month

JANUARY WEEKLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES

Diet Resolution Week, January 1-7
New Year’s Resolutions Week, January 1-7
Hunt For Happiness Week, January 15-21 (Third Full Week)
Healthy Weight Week, January 16-20 (Third Week)
Sugar Awareness Week, January 16-20 (Third Work Week)
National CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) Week, January 22-28 (Last Full Week)
Clean Out Your Inbox Week, January 23-27 (Last Business Week)
National School Choice Week, January 22-28 (Last Week)
National Medical Group Practice Week, January 23-27 (Starts Fourth Monday)
Catholic Schools Week, January 29-February 4 (Begins on Last Sunday) Meat Week, January 29-February 4 (Begins on Last Sunday)

JANUARY 2017 NATIONAL DAYS

JANUARY 1
National Hangover Day
New Year’s Day

JANUARY 2
National Buffet Day
National Cream Puff Day
National Personal Trainer Awareness Day
Science Fiction Day #ScienceFictionDay
National Thank God It’s Monday Day – First Monday in January

JANUARY 3
National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
National Drinking Straw Day
National Fruitcake Toss Day

JANUARY 4
National Spaghetti Day
National Trivia Day #NationalTriviaDay

JANUARY 5
National Bird Day
National Whipped Cream Day

JANUARY 6
National Bean Day
National Cuddle Up Day
National Shortbread Day
National Technology Day

JANUARY 7
National Bobblehead Day
National Tempura Day

JANUARY 8
National Argyle Day
National Bubble Bath Day
National English Toffee Day
National JoyGerm Day
National Sunday Supper Day – Second Sunday in January

JANUARY 9
National Apricot Day
National Static Electricity Day
National Clean Off Your Desk Day – Second Monday in January

JANUARY 10
National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
National Cut Your Energy Costs Day
National Save The Eagles Day

JANUARY 11
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
National Milk Day
National Step in the Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day

JANUARY 12
National Curried Chicken Day
National Marzipan Day
National Pharmacist Day

JANUARY 13
National Peach Melba Day
National Rubber Ducky Day
National Sticker Day
Stephen Foster Memorial Day
National Blame Someone Else Day – First Friday The 13th of The Year

JANUARY 14
Dress Up Your Pet Day #DressUpYourPetDay
National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
Ratification Day
National Vision Board Day – Second Saturday in January

JANUARY 15
National Hat Day #NationalHatDay
National Strawberry Ice Cream Day

JANUARY 16
National Fig Newton Day
National Nothing Day
National Religious Freedom Day
National Without a Scalpel Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Third Monday in January

JANUARY 17
National Bootlegger’s Day
National Hot Buttered Rum Day

JANUARY 18
National Peking Duck Day
National Winnie The Pooh Day

JANUARY 19
National Popcorn Day
Get to Know Your Customers Day #GetToKnowYourCustomersDay – Third Thursday of Each Quarter

JANUARY 20
National Buttercrunch Day
Cheese Lovers Day #CheeseLoversDay
National Disc Jockey Day

JANUARY 21
National Granola Bar Day
National Hugging Day
Squirrel Appreciation Day

JANUARY 22
National Blonde Brownie Day

JANUARY 23
National Handwriting Day
National Pi Day #NationalPieDay

JANUARY 24
Beer Can Appreciation Day
National Compliment Day
National Peanut Butter Day

JANUARY 25
Community Manager Appreciation Day #CMAD
National Irish Coffee Day
National Opposite Day

JANUARY 26
National Green Juice Day
National Peanut Brittle Day
National Spouses Day

JANUARY 27
International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
National Chocolate Cake Day

JANUARY 28
Data Privacy Day
National Blueberry Pancake Day
National Have Fun At Work Day
National Kazoo Day
National Seed Swap Day – Last Saturday in January

JANUARY 29
National Corn Chip Day
National Puzzle Day

JANUARY 30
National Croissant Day
National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day – Last Monday of January

JANUARY 31 Street Children’s Day
National Backward Day
National Inspire Your Heart With Art Day


Sources

National Day Calendar
Holiday Insights
TrackMaven
Brownie Locks
Wikipedia
Sprout Social

December National Days and Observances

DECEMBER MONTHLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES

AIDS Awareness Month
Awareness Month of Awareness Months Month
Bingo’s Birthday Month
National Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month
National Human Rights Month
National Tie Month
National Write a Business Plan Month
Operation Santa Paws (12/1-12/24)
Quince and Watermelon Month
Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month
Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Spiritual Literacy Month
Take a New Year’s Resolution to Stop Smoking (TANYRSS) (December 17-February 5)
Tomato and Winter Squash Month
Universal Human Rights Month
Worldwide Food Service Safety Month

DECEMBER WEEKLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES

Cookie Cutter Week, December 1-7
Clerc-Gallaudet Week, December 3-10
National Handwashing Awareness Week, December 4-10 (First Week)
Recipe Greetings For The Holidays Week, December 4-10 (First Full Week)
Computer Science Education Week, December 4-10 (Always week with 12/9. Birthday of Admiral Grace Murray Hopper.)
Cookie Exchange Week, December 5-9 (First M-F Week Before Christmas)
International Coelenterate Biology Week, December 5-9
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, December 5-9
Human Rights Week, December 10-17
Christmas Bird Count Week, December 14-1/5 (Always every year)
Halcyon Days, December 14-28 (Always seven days before/after the Winter Solstice)
Posadas, December 16-24
Saturnalia, December 17-23
Gluten-free Baking Week, December 18-24 (Week Before Christmas)
It’s About Time Week, December 25-31
Kwanzaa, December 26-January 1

DECEMBER NATIONAL DAYS

DECEMBER 1
World AIDS Day
National Pie Day
National Eat a Red Apple Day
Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day
Day With(out) Art Day
Rosa Parks Day

DECEMBER 2
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
National Fritters Day
National Mutt Day
Special Education Day #SpecialEducationDay
Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting – Changes Annually
Faux Fur Friday – First Friday in December

DECEMBER 3
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Roof Over Your Head Day #RoofOverYourHeadDay
National Rhubarb Vodka Day – First Saturday in December
Skywarn Recognition Day – First Saturday in December

DECEMBER 4
National Cookie Day
National Dice Day

DECEMBER 5
World Soil Day
International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
National Sacher Torte Day
AFL-CIO Day
Bathtub Party Day
International Ninja Day
Repeal Day #RepealDay

DECEMBER 6
National Pawnbrokers Day
National Microwave Oven Day
National Gazpacho Day
St. Nicholas Day
Miners’ Day

DECEMBER 7
International Civil Aviation Day
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
National Cotton Candy Day

DECEMBER 8
National Brownie Day
Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day #PretendToBeATimeTravelerDay

DECEMBER 9
International Anti-Corruption Day
National Pastry Day
Weary Willie Day

DECEMBER 10
Dewey Decimal System Day
Human Rights Day
Nobel Prize Day
National Wreaths Across America Day – Second Saturday in December

DECEMBER 11
International Mountain Day
National Noodle Ring Day
UNICEF Birthday

DECEMBER 12
National Ambrosia Day
National Ding-a-Ling Day
Gingerbread House Day
Poinsettia Day

DECEMBER 13
National Cocoa Day
National Violin Day
National Day Of The Horse (Senate Res. 452)
Pick a Pathologist Pal Day

DECEMBER 14
National Bouillabaisse Day

DECEMBER 15
National Cupcake/ Lemon Cupcake Day
Bill of Rights Day
Cat Herders Day #CatHerdersDay

DECEMBER 16
National Chocolate-covered Anything Day
Barbie and Barney Backlash Day
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day – Third Friday in December
Underdog Day – Third Friday in December

DECEMBER 17
National Maple Syrup Day
Wright Brothers Day

DECEMBER 18
International Migrants Day
U.N. Arabic Language Day
National Roast Suckling Pig Day
Answer The Telephone Like Buddy The Elf Day
Free Shipping Day – Changes Annually

DECEMBER 19
National Hard Candy Day
National Oatmeal Muffin Day

DECEMBER 20
National Sangria Day
Mudd Day

DECEMBER 21
National French Fried Shrimp Day
Crossword Puzzle Day
Humbug Day #HumbugDay
Phileas Fogg Win a Wager Day
Winter Solstice – Day Between December 20 and 23
National Flashlight Day – Day of Winter Solstice
National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day – First Day of Winter
Yule – Day of Winter Solstice

DECEMBER 22
National Date Nut Bread Day
Anne and Samantha Day (also June 21)
Forefathers Day – December 22 – Unless on Sunday, Then Following Monday
National Re-Gifting Day – Thursday before Christmas

DECEMBER 23
National Pfeffernusse Day
National Roots Day
Festivus

DECEMBER 24
National Eggnog Day
Christmas Eve
Chanukah Begins – Changes Annually

DECEMBER 25
National Pumpkin Pie Day
A’Phabet Day or No “L” Day
Christmas

DECEMBER 26
National Candy Cane Day
National Thank You Note Day
National Whiner’s Day
Boxing Day (Canada)

DECEMBER 27
National Fruitcake Day

DECEMBER 28
National Chocolate Candy Day
National Card Playing Day
Holy Innocents Day
Pledge of Allegiance Day

DECEMBER 29
National Pepper Pot Day
Tick Tock Day

DECEMBER 30
National Bicarbonate of Soda Day
Falling Needles Family Fest Day
Bacon Day
No Interruptions Day – Last Work Day of the Year

DECEMBER 31
National Champagne Day
Leap Second Time Adjustment Day (Note: This is listed as an observance title only. Some years scientists do not make adjustments. But, if they do, then it’s done on either June 30 or December 31.)
Make Up Your Mind Day
New Year’s Eve
Universal Hour of Peace


Sources

National Day Calendar
Holiday Insights
TrackMaven
Brownie Locks
Wikipedia
Sprout Social

November National Days and Observances

NOVEMBER MONTHLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES

Adopt a Senior Pet Month
Aviation History Month
Banana Pudding Lovers Month
Diabetic Eye Disease Month
Epilepsy Awareness Month
Family Stories Month
Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month
Greens and Plantains Month
Historic Bridge Awareness Month
International Drum (Percussion) Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Movember
MADD’s Tie One On For Safety Holiday Campaign (November 16-December 31)
Military Family Appreciation Month
National Adoption Month
National Alzheimer’s Disease Month
National COPD Month
National Diabetes Month
National Family Caregivers Month
National Fun with Fondue Month
National Georgia Pecan Month
National Gratitude Month
National Home Care and Hospice Month
National Impotency Month
National Inspirational Role Models Month
National Life Writing Month
National Long-term Care Awareness Month
National Marrow Awareness Month
National Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Awareness and Appreciation Month
National Native American Heritage Month
National Family Literacy Month
National Novel Writing Month
National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
National Pepper Month
National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
National Pomegranate Month
National PPSI AIDS Awareness Month
National Raisin Bread Month
National Roasting Month
National Scholarship Month
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Prematurity Awareness Month
PTA Healthy Lifestyles Month
Spinach and Squash Month
Sweet Potato Awareness Month (See also February)
NoSHAVEmber (U.S. – Beard Month or Movember; Australia – Moustache Month )
Vegan Month
Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month

NOVEMBER WEEKLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES

National Fig Week, November 1-7
National Patient Accessibility Week, November 1-7
World Communication Week, November 1-7
National Farm Toy Show Days, November 4-6 (First Full Weekend)
Sherlock Holmes Weekend, November 4-6 (Also was March 18-20)
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, November 6-12 (First Full Week)
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, November 6-12 (First Full Week)
Dear Santa Letter Week, November 7-13
Give Wildlife A Brake! Week, November 7-11 (First Week)
National Young Reader’s Week, November 7-11 (Second Week)
National Donor Sabath, November 11-13
National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week, November 12-20 (Begins on Second Saturday for nine days)
Geography Awareness Week, November 13-19 (Second Full Week)
International Restorative Justice Week, November 13-20 (Third Week)
National Nurse Practioner’s Week, November 13-19
Perioperative Nurse Week, November 13-19
National Radiologic Technology Week, November 13-19
National Split Pea Soup Week, November 13-19 (Second Week)
World Kindness Week, November 13-19 (Always has the 13th in it)
American Education Week, November 14-18 (Always Week Before Thanksgiving)
National Book Awards Week, November 14-20
National Farm-City Week, November 18-24 (Week Always Ends on Thanksgiving Day)
GERD Awareness Week, November 20-26 (Week of Thanksgiving)
International Bible Week, November 20-27 (Sunday before Thanksgiving to Sunday After It.)
International Fraud Awareness Week, November 20-26 (Third Week)
National Family Week, November 20-26 (Always Thanksgiving Week)
National Game and Puzzle Week, November 20-26 (Sunday-Saturday Thanksgiving Week)
Better Conversation Week, November 21-27 (Always Thanksgiving Week)
Church/State Separation Week, November 21-25 (Always Thanksgiving Week)
National Global Entrepreneurship Week, November 21-27
National Deal Week, November 23-29 (Week begins on the day before Thanksgiving)

NOVEMBER NATIONAL DAYS

NOVEMBER 1
World Vegan Day
National Authors’ Day
National Family Literacy Day
National Cook For Your Pets Day
National Vinegar Day
National Deep Fried Clams Day
National Brush Day

NOVEMBER 2
National Deviled Egg Day
Traffic Directors Day – Nov 2, unless it falls on a weekend, then it’s the following Monday

NOVEMBER 3
National Housewife’s Day
National Sandwich Day
National Men Make Dinner Day (Must Cook. No BBQ Allowed!) – First Thursday in November

NOVEMBER 4
National Chicken Lady Day
National Candy Day
National Stress Awareness Day

NOVEMBER 5
National Doughnut Day
National Love Your Red Hair Day

NOVEMBER 6
International Day for the Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
National Nachos Day
Saxophone Day #SaxophoneDay
Daylight Saving Time Ends – First Sunday in November

NOVEMBER 7
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day

NOVEMBER 8
International Day of Radiology
National Cappuccino Day
National Harvey Wallbanger Day
National Parents as Teachers Day
National STEM/STEAM Day

NOVEMBER 9
National Scrapple Day

NOVEMBER 10
Marine Corps Birthday
National Forget-Me-Not Day
National Vanilla Cupcake Day

NOVEMBER 11
National Sundae Day #NationalSundaeDay
Veterans Day

NOVEMBER 12
World Pneumonia Day
National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day
Chicken Soup for the Soul Day #ChickenSoupForTheSoulDay

NOVEMBER 13
World Kindness Day
National Indian Pudding Day

NOVEMBER 14
World Diabetes Day
National Pickle Day
National Spicy Guacamole Day

NOVEMBER 15
Day of the Imprisoned Writer
National Bundt (Pan) Day
National Philanthropy Day
Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day #CleanOutYourRefrigeratorDay
National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day
National Raisin Bran Cereal Day
America Recycles Day

NOVEMBER 16
International Day for Tolerance
National Fast Food Day
National Button Day #NationalButtonDay
National Educational Support Professionals Day – Wednesday of American Education Week

NOVEMBER 17
International Students Day
World Prematurity Day
National Baklava Day
National Take a Hike Day
Great American Smokeout – Thursday Before Thanksgiving
World Philosophy Day – Third Thursday in November

NOVEMBER 18
National Vichyssoise Day
Mickey Mouse Birthday

NOVEMBER 19
International Men’s Day
National Carbonated Beverage With Caffeine Day
National Play Monopoly Day
National Adoption Day – Saturday Before Thanksgiving

NOVEMBER 20
Universal Children’s Day
International Transgender Day of Remembrance
Africa Industrialization Day
National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
National Absurdity Day
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims – Third Sunday in November

NOVEMBER 21
World Hello Day
National Stuffing Day

NOVEMBER 22
National Cranberry Relish Day

NOVEMBER 23
National Cashew Day
National Eat a Cranberry Day
National Espresso Day
Tie One On Day – Day before Thanksgiving

NOVEMBER 24
National Sardines Day
National Day of Mourning – Fourth Thursday in November
Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November
Turkey-free Thanksgiving – Fourth Thursday in November

NOVEMBER 25
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women National Parfait Day
Blase’ Day
Shopping Reminder Day
National Day of Listening – Day After Thanksgiving
National Native American Heritage Day – Day After Thanksgiving
Black Friday – Day After Thanksgiving
Buy Nothing Day – Day After Thanksgiving
Flossing Day – Day After Thanksgiving
Maize Day – Day After Thanksgiving
You’re Welcomegiving Day – Day After Thanksgiving

NOVEMBER 26
National Cake Day
Small Business Saturday #ShopSmall – Saturday After Thanksgiving

NOVEMBER 27
National Bavarian Cream Pie Day

NOVEMBER 28
National French Toast Day
Cyber Monday – Monday After Thanksgiving

NOVEMBER 29
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Electronic Greetings Day
National Day of Giving – #GivingTuesday – Usually Follows Cyber Monday

NOVEMBER 30
National Mousse Day
National Meth Awareness Day
Computer Security Day
Stay Home Because You’re Well Day


Sources

National Day Calendar
Holiday Insights
TrackMaven
Brownie Locks
Wikipedia
Sprout Social

Ultimate Hashtag List for Seasons & Holidays

As promised on my Instagram and Twitter (adayinmylife365), I have updated my hashtag list for those that want some more ideas for tags and a chance to meet new people. I'll be posting new ones as I go, so if today's isn't for you, maybe the next one will be. Signing up for the posts in your email would be an awesome way to know when I add new ones, or join me on Instagram or Twitter. Oh, and if you love them, have some ideas, or just wanna say hi, comment below ;)

Disclaimer: I'm not going to claim these will get you followers overnight, make you rich, or whatever else you may think, want, or desire. By no means, is this a comprehensive list, just some ideas.

Remember, you can only use 30 in your post. If you work with any brands, make sure you tag them.

GENERAL: #ihavetoomany #saidnooneever #justforyou #reallife #dowhatyoulove #livethelittlethings #mycurrentview #myview #widn (what I'm doing now) #inspiration #makeithappen #dreambig #smallvictories #shareyourgratitude #share #musthave

CAN BE USED ON ALMOST ALL POSTS: #nofilter #iphoneonly #bestoftheday #international #worldwide #global #like #love #loveit #amazing #photograph #photooftheday #potd #photographer #photographier #picoftheday #instaphoto #instaphotos

#happy(day of the week or season)

#season #seasons #seasonal #seasonaldecor #seasonalstyle #seasonalchic

#newyear #newyears #newyear2017 #2016 #2017 #newyearseve #newyearparty #newyearcelebration #newyearnewme #newyearnewyou #anewstart #anewyear #newyearresolution #newyearsresolutions #resolution #resolutions #resoution2017 #resolutions2017 #goodbye2016 #hello2017 #happynewyear #happynewyears #happynewyearseve #auldangsyne #celebrate #fireworks #family #holidays #party #partytime #happy #cheers #familytime

#chinesenewyear #yearofsheep #新年快樂 #cny #cny2017 #happychinesenewyear #leisee #liondance #hkig #hongkong #red #lunarnewyear #fireworks #celebrate #wishingtree #lamtsuen #chinatwon #parade #redpacket #february #chineseculture

#valentine #valentines #valentinesday #valentinesgift #valentinespresent #valentines2017 #valentinesweekend #valentinesdate #valentinesdinner #bemyvalentine #love #romantic #lovers #lovehim #loverher #loveofmylife #loveyou #lovethem #loved #loveisintheair #lovelovelove #red #pink #february #feb14 #feb14th #dateyospouse

#stpatricksday #stpattysday #stpatsday #stpats #irish #irishblessing #luckoftheirish #wearinofthegreen #march #march17th #mar17

#easter #easterblessings #hehasrisen #easterbunny #eastereggs #eggs #chocolatebunny #march #april #easterbreak #easterbreak2017 #chocolate #eastersunday #easterweekend #easteregghunt #easterfun #Warm #easterholidays #noschool

#spring #springtime #springdecor #springstyle #springchic #springbreak #springfever #springfeverfriday #springfeverfridays #springishere #springhassprung #springvignette #springerupper #littletouchesofspring #springdecor #instaspring #ilovespring #warm #sunny #sun #tree #pretty #rain #flowers #blossoms #freshflowersfridays #bouquet #flowersofinstagram #flowersoftheday #flowerstagram

#may #mothersday #momsdays

#june #fathersday #forday

#summer #summerdecor #summerstyle #summerchic #summer2017 #summertime #summerlovin #summerfun #summerdays #summernights #summerweather #summerlove #summervacation #summer16 #endofsummer #summerfun #sun #sunny #sunshine #summertimeshine #beach #hot #warm #fun #beautiful #sky #bluesky #blueskies #clearskys #instasummer #nature #beachbody #bikini #vacationtime #weather

#4thofjuly #july4th #4thjuly #july4 #independenceday #patriot #patriotic #usa #unitedstates #america #merica #fireworks #instafireworks #firecrackers #celebrate #redwhiteandblue #parades

#august #backtoschool #routine #endofsummer

#september #fall #falldecor #falldecorating #fallstyle #fallchic #falltime #autum #autumndecor #autumndecorating #autumnstyle #autumnchic #autumnleaves #leaf #leaves #autumnweather #instafall #instaautumn #imisssummer #breeze #colorful #nature #orange #red

#halloween #halloweendecor #halloweenstyle #halloweenchic #october #october31 #october31st #oct31 #trickortreat #happyhalloween2016 #happyhalloween #party #halloweenparty #halloweenmakeup #halloweencostume #costume #hauntedhouse #skeleton #jackolantern #bonfire #cold #skulls #bats #pumpkins #zombie #creepy #spooky #frightful #ghost #boo #candy #scary

#thanksgiving #november #thankful #blessed #blessings #grateful #begrateful #family #familytime #familygathering #familydinner #happythanksgiving #thanksgiving2016 #thanksgivingbreak #thanksgivingeve #thanksgivingdinner #thanksgivingfeast #thanksgivingselfie #thanksgivingparade #thanksgivingnight #turkey #foodstagram #foodporn #thanksgivinglunch #thanksgivingpie #givethanks #happyfamily #turkeyday #turkeyfordays

#winter #cold #holidays #holidayseason #freezing #snow #snowing #snowman #blizzard #wintertime #staywarm #instawinter #winterwonderland #winter2016 #frozen

#christmas #december #merrychristmas #Family #Love #christmastree #christmaseve #christmastime #christmas2016 #christmasday #christmasparty #christmaslights #christmaspresent #presents #gifts #warm #celebrate #xmas #santa #santaclause #christmascarols #feliznavidad #yule #blessedyule #yulelog


If you are looking for other #hastag posts, you can find them all here:

Social Media
Home Decor & Crafters
Food
Animals
Fashionistas & Cosmetics
Travel
Seasons & Holidays
Outdoors, Gardening, & Nature
Family & Friends
Photography, Videography, Music, Etc.
Planners, Productivity, & Organizers
Business, Finance, & Real Estate
Fitness & Gym Days

October National Days and Observances

OCTOBER MONTHLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES

Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
AIDS Awareness Month (President Reagan)
American Cheese Month
Antidepressant Death Awareness Month
Bat Appreciation Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
(World) Blindness Awareness Month
Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month
Celiac Disease Awareness Month
Celebrating The Bilingual Child Month
Children’s Magazine Month
Christmas Seal Campaign (October 1-December 31)
Church Library Month
Church Safety and Security Month
Class Reunion Month
Co-op Awareness Month
Cut Out Dissection Month
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Eat Better, Eat Together Month
Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month
Emotional Wellness Month
Employee Ownership Month
Energy Management is a Family Affair-Improve Your Home Month
Financial Planning Month
Feral Hog Month or Hog Out Month
German-American Heritage Month
Global Diversity Awareness Month
Go Hog Wild – Eat Country Ham
Halloween Safety Month
Head Start Awareness Month
Health Literacy Month
Home Eye Safety Month
Italian-American Heritage Month
International Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month
International Starman Month
International Strategic Planning Month
International Walk To School Month
LGBT History Month
Long Term Care Planning Month
Month of Free Thought
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
National Apple Month
National Applejack Month
National Arts and Humanities Month
National Audiology Awareness Month
National Bake and Decorate Month
National Book Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
National Caramel Month
National Chili Month
National Chiropractic Month
National Cookbook Month
National Cookie Month
National Crime Prevention Month
National Critical Illness Awareness Month
National Cyber Security Awareness Month
National Dental Hygiene Month
National Dessert Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Depression Education and Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Ergonomics Month
National Fair Trade Month
National Family Sexuality Education Month
National “Gain The Inside Advantage” Month
National Go On a Field Trip Month
National Kitchen and Bath Month
National Liver Awareness Month
National Medical Librarian Month
National Orthodontic Health Month
National Pasta Month
National Physical Therapy Month
National Pickled Peppers Month
National Pizza Month
National Popcorn Poppin’ Month
National Pork Month
National Pretzel Month
National Protect Your Hearing Month
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
National Reading Group Month
National Roller Skating Month
National RSV Awareness Month
National Sarcastic Awareness Month
National Sausage Month
National Seafood Month
National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
National Stamp Collecting Month
National Toilet Tank Repair Month
National Window Covering Safety Month
National Work and Family Month
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
Organize Your Medical Information Month
Pear and Pineapple Month
Photographer Appreciation Month
Polish American Heritage Month
Positive Attitude Month
Raptor Month
Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
Rhizomes and Persimmons Month
Rhubarb Month
Right Brainers Rule! Month
Self-Promotion Month
Spinach Lovers Month
Squirrel Awareness Month
Tackling Hunger Month
Talk About Prescriptions Month
Vegetarian Month
Wishbones for Pets Month (October 15-November 30)
Workplace Politics Awareness Month
World Menopause Month

OCTOBER WEEKLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, October 1-10
National Walk Your Dog Week, October 1-7
Trichotillomania, Skin Picking and Related BFRB Awareness Week, October 1-5
Universal Children’s Week, October 1-7
4-H Week, October 2-8
Great Books Week, October 2-8 (First Full Week)
International Postcard Week, October 2-8 (First Full Week)
Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 2-8 (First Full Week)
Mystery Series Week, October 2-8 (First Full Week)
National Carry A Tune Week, October 2-8
National Chimney Safety Week, October 2-8 (Week before Fire Prevention Week)
National Midwifery Week, October 2-8 (First Full Week)
National Work From Home Week, October 2-8 (First Full Week)
Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Week, October 2-8 (First Full Week)
Customer Service Week, October 3-7 (First M-F Week)
Drive Safely Work Week, October 3-7 (Monday to Friday of First Full Week)
Financial Planning Week, October 3-9 (First Monday to Sunday Week)
Kids’ Goal Setting Week, October 3-7 (First Week)
National Healthcare Food Service Week, October 3-9
National Heimlich Heroes Week, October 3-7 (First Full Monday to Friday Week)
No Salt Week, October 3-10
Spinning and Weaving Week, October 3-9
World Dairy Expo, October 4-9 (First Tuesday to Sunday)
World Space Week, October 4-10
Great American Beer Festival, October 6-8
National Physician Assistant Week, October 6-12
Old-time Fiddler Days, October 7-8 (First Full Weekend)
National Storytelling Weekend, October 7-9 (First Full Weekend)
Death Penalty Focus Week, October 9-15
Earth Science Week, October 9-15 (Always Second Full Week)
Emergency Nurses Week, October 9-15
Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15
Getting The World To Beat A Path To Your Door Week, October 9-15
National Chestnut Week, October 9-15 (Second Full Week)
National Metric Week, October 9-15
Veterinary Technicians Week, October 9-15 (Second Week)
National School Lunch Week, October 10-14 (Starts on Second Monday)
Take Your Medicine Americans Week, October 10-17
World Rainforest Week, October 10-16
Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Week, October 12-20
Bullying Bystanders Unite Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
Freedom From Bullies Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
Freedom of Speech Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
International Infection Prevention Week, October 16-22
Mediation Week, October 16-21 (Third Week)
Medical Assistants Recognition Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
National Character Counts Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
National Business Women’s Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
National Chemistry Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, October 16-22
National Food Bank Week, October 16-22
National Forest Products Week, October 16-22 (Starts Third Sunday)
National Friends of Libraries Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
National Hospital and Health-System Pharmacy Week, October 23-29
National Nuclear Science Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
National Save For Retirement Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
National Teen Drivers Safety Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
Teen Read Week, October 16-22
Asexuality Week, October 17-23
Choose To Be G.R.E.A.T. Week, October 17-21
Food and Drug Interactions and Awareness Week, October 17-24
National Health Education Week, October 17-21
National School Bus Safety Week, October 17-21 (Third Full Week)
Sukkot, October 17-23
YWCA Week Without Violence, October 17-21 (Third Week)
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 23-29 (Last Week)
National Massage Therapy Week, October 23-29 (Last Full Week)
National Respiratory Care Week, October 23-29 (Last full week)
Pastoral Care Week, October 23-29 (Last Full Week)
Give Wildlife a Brake! Week, October 23-29
Kids Care Week, October 23-29
Red Ribbon Week, October 23-29 (Last Week)
Rodent Awareness Week, October 23-29
Disarmament Week, October 24-30
Nuclear Science Week, October 24-28
Prescription Errors Education and Awareness Week, October 24-31
World Origami Days, October 24-November 11
International Magic Week, October 25-31
International Dyslexia Association Reading Week, October 26-29

OCTOBER NATIONAL DAYS

OCTOBER 1
International Day of Older Persons
International Coffee Day
World Vegetarian Day
World Sake Day
National Fire Pup Day
National Homemade Cookies Day

OCTOBER 2
International Day of Nonviolence
National Custodial Workers Recognition Day
National Name Your Car Day
National Fried Scallops Day

OCTOBER 3
World Habitat Day – First Monday in October
National Techies Day
National Child Health Day – First Monday in October

OCTOBER 4
World Animal Day
National Taco Day #NationalTacoDay
National Golf Day
National Vodka Day

OCTOBER 5
World Teachers Day
National Do Something Nice Day
National Apple Betty Day
National Walk to School Day – First Wednesday in October

OCTOBER 6
World Smile Day – First Friday in October
National Poetry Day #NationalPoetryDay
National Mad Hatter Day
National German-American Day
National Noodle Day

OCTOBER 7
National Frappe Day
National Manufacturing Day – First Friday in October

OCTOBER 8
International Migratory Bird Day – Second Saturday in October
National Fluffernutter Day
National Pierogi Day
American Touch Tag Day
National Costume Swap Day – Second Saturday in October
National Motorcycle Ride Day – Second Saturday in October

OCTOBER 9
World Post Day
National Leif Erikson Day
National Pro-Life Cupcake Day
Moldy Cheese Day #MoldyCheeseDay
National Chess Day
Clergy Appreciation Day (or Pastor Appreciation Day or Ministry Appreciation Day) – Second Sunday in October

OCTOBER 10
World Mental Health Day
National Angel Food Cake Day
National Handbag Day
National Online Bank Day – Second Monday in October
National Kick Butt Day – Second Monday in October
Native American Day – Second Monday in October
Columbus Day – Second Monday in October

OCTOBER 11
International Day of the Girl Child
National Sausage Pizza Day
National Coming Out Day
General Pulaski Memorial Day

OCTOBER 12
National Freethought Day
National Farmer’s Day
National Gumbo Day
Stem Cell Awareness Day
National Fossil Day – On Wednesday of Second Full Week in October
National Emergency Nurse’s Day – Second Wednesday in October
National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work/School Day – Second Wednesday in October
National Stop Bullying Day – Second Wednesday in October

OCTOBER 13
World Sight Day – Second Thursday in October
World Thrombosis Day
International Day for Disaster Reduction
National Train Your Brain Day
National Yorkshire Pudding Day
Navy Birthday
National No Bra Day

OCTOBER 14
World Standards Day
National Dessert Day
Be Bald and Be Free Day
National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day – Changes Annually

OCTOBER 15
Global Handwashing Day
National Cheese Curd Day
National I Love Lucy Day
National Cake Decorating Day
National Grouch Day #NationalGrouchDay
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
National White Cane Safety Day
National Sweetest Day – Third Saturday in October

OCTOBER 16
World Food Day
National Liqueur Day
National Dictionary Day
National Feral Cat Day
Department Store Day

OCTOBER 17
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
National Edge Day
National Mulligan Day
National Pasta Day
Alternative Fuel Day – Biennial, even years
Black Poetry Day
Boss’s Day (or National Boss’s Day) – Annually October 16 unless it falls on a weekend. Then it’s the closest workday.
National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day – Third Monday in October

OCTOBER 18
World Vasectomy Day
National Chocolate Cupcake Day
National No Beard Day
Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity – Third Tuesday in October
National Pharmacy Technician Day – Third Tuesday in October

OCTOBER 19
National Seafood Bisque Day
Hagfish Day – Third Wednesday in October
Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce– Third Wednesday in October
Medical Assistants Recognition Day – Wednesday of Third Full Week in October

OCTOBER 20
World Osteoporosis Day
World Statistics Day
National Brandied Fruit Day
National Get Smart About Credit Day – Third Thursday in October
Get to Know Your Customers Day #GetToKnowYourCustomersDay – Third Thursday of Each Quarter

OCTOBER 21
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
Reptile Awareness Day #ReptileAwarenessDay
National Mammography Day – Third Friday in October

OCTOBER 22
International Stuttering Awareness Day
National Nut Day
National Color Day
National Make a Difference Day – Fourth Saturday in October

OCTOBER 23
National Boston Cream Pie Day
National Mole Day
TV Talk Show Host Day #TVTalkShowHostDay (Johnny Carson’s birthday)
Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano Day
iPod Day
National Mother-in-Law Day – Fourth Sunday in October

OCTOBER 24
United Nations Day
World Development Information Day
National Food Day
National Bologna Day

OCTOBER 25
National Greasy Food Day
Sourest Day
Chucky, The Notorious Killer Doll Day

OCTOBER 26
National Day of the Deployed
National Mule Day
National Pumpkin Day
National Mincemeat Day

OCTOBER 27
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
National American Beer Day
Navy Day

OCTOBER 28
International Animation Day
National Chocolate Day
National Pharmacy Buyer Day – Friday of Last Full Week in October
National Frankenstein Friday – Last Friday in October
National Breadstick Day – Last Friday in October

OCTOBER 29
World Stroke Day
National Cat Day #NationalCatDay
National Oatmeal Day
National Hermit Day

OCTOBER 30
National Speak Up For Service Day
National Publicist Day
National Candy Corn Day

OCTOBER 31
National Caramel Apple Day
National Knock-Knock Jokes Day
National Magic Day
Girl Scout Founder’s Day
Halloween


Sources

National Day Calendar
Holiday Insights
TrackMaven

September - National Days to Mark on Your Calendar!

Daily Observations for September 2015

September 1
National Chicken Boy’s Day
National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day

September 2
Blueberry Popsicle Day

September 3
Welsh Rarebit Day
S. Bowling League Day

September 4
Wildlife Day
Newspaper Carrier Day
Macadamia Nut Day

September 5
Cheese Pizza Day
Bacon Day (Saturday before Labor Day)
Lazy Mom’s Day

September 6
Coffee Ice Cream Day
Read A Book Day

September 7
Neither Snow Nor Rain Day
Grandma Moses Day
Acorn Squash Day
Salami Day
Labor Day – First Monday in September

September 8
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Day
Another Look Unlimited Day - Day after Labor Day
Ants on a Log Day* – Second Tuesday in September

September 9
Teddy Bear Day

September 10
Swap Ideas Day
TV Dinner Day

September 11
Make Your Bed Day
Hot Cross Bun Day
Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
Up To Cancer Day – Second Friday of September

September 12
Video Games Day
Chocolate Milkshake Day
Day of Encouragement

September 13
Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day
Peanut Day
Programmers Day – 256th Day of the Year
Sam Day
Grandparent’s Day – Sunday after Labor Day
Pet Memorial Day – Second Sunday of September
Hug Your Hound Day – Second Sunday of September

September 14
Cream Filled Donut Day
Eat a Hoagie Day
National Boss/Employee Exchange Day – Monday after Labor Day

September 15
Linguine Day
Felt Hat Day
Double Cheeseburger Day
LGBT Center Awareness Day
Creme de Menthe Day
com Day
Day
Day of Democracy
Dot Day

September 16
Play-Doh Day
Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
Step Family Day
Bradstreet Day
◦Mayflower Day
◦Trail of Tears Commemoration Day

September 17
◦National Apple Dumpling Day
◦Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

September 18
◦National Cheeseburger Day
◦National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
◦National Trademen Day – Third Friday of September
◦National POW/MIA Recognition Day – Third Friday of September

September 19
◦National Butterscotch Pudding Day
◦Talk Like A Pirate Day
◦Big Whopper Liar Day – Third Saturday of September
◦Boys’ and Girls’ Club Day for Kids – Third Saturday of September
◦Puppy Mill Awareness Day – Third Saturday of September
◦Responsible Dog Ownership Day – Third Saturday of September
◦International Eat An Apple Day - Third Saturday of September
◦International Coastal Cleanup Day – Third Saturday of September

September 20
◦National Punch Day
◦Wife Appreciation Day – Third Sunday of September

September 21
◦National Pecan Cookie Day
◦World’s Alzheimer’s Day
◦International Day of Peace

September 22
◦National Centenarian’s Day
◦National White Chocolate Day
◦AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
◦American Business Women’s Day
◦Car Free Day
◦Dear Diary Day
◦Elephant Appreciation Day
◦Hobbit Day
◦National Ice Cream Cone Day
◦Mabon
◦International Day of Radiant Peace
◦National Woman Road Warrior Day – Fourth Tuesday of September
◦National Voter Registration Day – fourth Tuesday of September

September 23
◦National Checkers/Dogs in Politics Day
◦National Great American Pot Pie Day
◦Celebrate Bi-sexuality Day
◦Restless Legs Awareness Day (Different sponsor from the July Weekly Observance)
◦Autumnal Equinox – Changes Annually)

September 24
◦National Cherries Jubilee Day
◦Punctuation Day Link
◦Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving
◦Innergize Day (Day after the Autumn Equinox)

September 25
◦National One-Hit Wonder Day
◦National Comic Book Day
◦National Tune-Up Day*
◦Math Story Telling Day

September 26
◦National Johnny Appleseed Day
◦National Shamu the Whale Day
◦National Pancake Day
◦National Hunting and Fishing Day - Fourth Saturday of September
◦National Family Health and Fitness Day USA – Last Saturday of September
◦National Public Lands Day – Last Saturday of September

September 27
◦National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
◦National Chocolate Milk Day
◦National Crush a Can Day
◦National Corned Beef Hash Day
◦National Gold Star Mother’s Day – Last Sunday of September

September 28
◦National Good Neighbor Day (Used to be on 4th Sunday)
◦National Strawberry Cream Pie Day

September 29
◦National Attend Your Grandchild’s Birth Day
◦National Coffee Day
◦VFW Day

September 30
◦National Chewing Gum Day
◦National Mud Pack Day
◦National Hot Mulled Cider Day
◦Blasphemy Day
◦National Women’s Health & Fitness Day – Last Wednesday of September


Monthly Observations

Classical Music Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
Fall Hat Month
International Square Dancing Month
National Blueberry Popsicle Month
National Courtesy Month
National Piano Month
Chicken Month
Baby Safety Month
Little League Month
Honey Month
Self Improvement Mont
Better Breakfast Month

August - National Days to Mark on Your Calendar!

Daily Observations for August 2015

August 1
National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
National Girlfriends Day
National Minority Donor Awareness Day
Respect for Parents Day
National Mustard Day – First Saturday in August
Mead Day – First Saturday in August

August 2
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
National Kids Day – First Sunday in August
American Family Day – First Sunday in August
National Friendship Day – First Sunday in August

August 3
National Watermelon Day
National Sisters Day
National Grab Some Nuts Day

August 4
National Chocolate Chip Day
National Coast Guard Day
National Night Out Day – First Tuesday of August

August 5
National Underwear Day
National Oyster Day

August 6
National Root Beer Float Day
National Fresh Breath Day
National Wiggle Your Toes Day

August 7
Purple Heart Day
National Lighthouse Day
National Raspberries N’ Cream Day

August 8
National Happiness Happens Day
National Frozen Custard Day
National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day
National Dollar Day
National Bowling Day – Second Saturday in August
National Garage Sale Day – Second Saturday in August

August 9
National Rice Pudding Day
National Veep Day
National Book Lovers Day

August 10
National Lazy Day
National S’mores Day

August 11
National Presidential Joke Day
National Raspberry Bombe Day

August 12
National Julienne Fries Day
National Vinyl Record Day
National Middle Child Day

August 13
National Filet Mignon Day

August 14
National V-J Day (Victory of Japan Day)
National Creamsicle Day

August 15
National V-J Day (Victory of Japan Day)
National Relaxation Day
National Lemon Meringue Pie Day

August 16
National Tell a Joke Day
National Roller Coaster Day
National Airborne Day
National Rum Day

August 17
National Thrift Shop Day

August 18
National Mail Order Catalog Day
National Ice Cream Pie Day

August 19
National Aviation Day
National Soft Ice Cream Day

August 20
National Radio Day
National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
National Lemonade Day

August 21
National Spumoni Day
National Senior Citizen’s Day
National Brazilian Blowout Day

August 22
National Tooth Fairy Day
National Pecan Torte Day

August 23
National Ride With The Wind Day
National Sponge Cake Day
National Hug Your Boss Day – Changes Annually

August 24
National Peach Pie Day
National Waffle Day

August 25
National Whiskey Sour Day
National Kiss and Make Up Day
National Secondhand Wardrobe Day
National Banana Split Day

August 26
National Dog Day
National Women’s Equality Day
National Cherry Popsicle Day

August 27
National Pots De Creme Day
National Just Because Day

August 28
National Cherry Turnovers Day
National College Colors Day – First Friday of College School Year

August 29
National Chop Suey Day

August 30
National Toasted Marshmallow Day

August 31
National Trail Mix Day


Monthly Observations

Family Fun Month
National Catfish Month
National Eye Exam Month
National Golf Month
Peach Month
Romance Awareness Month
Water Quality Month
National Picnic Month


Sources

National Day Calendar
Holiday Insights

July - National Days to Mark on Your Calendar!

Daily Observations for July 2015

July 1st
National Postal Worker Day
National U.S. Postage Stamp Day
National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day
National Gingersnap Day

July 2nd
National Anisette Day

July 3rd
National Eat Your Beans Day
National Chocolate Wafers Day

July 4th
Independence Day (USA)
National Country Music Day
National Hillbilly Day
National Barbecued Spareribs Day
National Caesar Salad Day

July 5th
National Apple Turnover Day
Hop-a-Park Day
National Graham Cracker Day

July 6th
National Fried Chicken Day

July 7th
National Father Daughter Take a Walk Day
National Strawberry Sundae Day
National Macaroni Day

July 8th
National Chocolate with Almonds Day

July 9th
National Sugar Cookie Day

July 10th
National Clerihew Day
National Pina Colada Day

July 11th
National Cheer Up The Lonely Day
National Rainier Cherry Day
National Blueberry Muffin Day
All American Pet Photo Day
National Mojito Day
Collector Car Appreciation Day

July 12th
National Simplicity Day
National Different Colored Eyes Day
National Pecan Pie Day
Paper Bag Day
Eat Your Jello Day

July 13th
National French Fry Day
National Beans ‘N’ Franks Day

July 14th
National Grand Marnier Day
National Tape Measure Day
National Nude Day


July 15th
National I Love Horses Day
National Pet Fire Safety Day
National Tapioca Pudding Day

July 16th
National Corn Fritters Day
National Personal Chef’s Day

July 17th
National Peach Ice Cream Day
Wrong Way Corrigan Day
National Yellow Pig Day

July 18th
National Caviar Day
*National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day* – Third Saturday in July
National Woodie Wagon Day – Third Saturday in July
Toss Away the “Could Haves” and “Should Haves” Day – Third Saturday in July

July 19th
National Daiquiri Day
National Ice Cream Day – Third Sunday in July

July 20th
National Lollipop Day
National Get Out of the Dog House Day – Third Monday in July

July 21st
National Junk Food Day
National Creme Brulee Day

July 22nd
National Penuche Fudge Day
National Hammock Day
National Rat Catcher’s Day

July 23rd
National Hot Dog Day
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day

July 24th
National Tequila Day
National Drive-Thru Day
National Cousins Day
*National Thermal Engineering Day*

July 25th
National Merry-Go-Round Day
National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
National Culinarian’s Day
National Threading the Needle Day
National Day of the Cowboy
National Dance Day – Last Saturday in July

July 26th
National Bagelfest Day
National Coffee Milkshake Day
National Parent’s Day - Fourth Sunday in July

July 27th
National Scotch Day

July 28th
National Milk Chocolate Day
Buffalo Soldiers Day

July 29th
National Lasagna Day
National Chicken Wing Day

July 30th
National Cheesecake Day
National Father-in-Law Day
National Chili Dog Day – Last Thursday in July

July 31st
National Raspberry Cake Day
National Mutt Day
National Talk in an Elevator Day – Last Friday in July
National System Administrators Appreciation Day – Last Friday in July

*Day * – Proclamation


Monthly Observations

National Blueberry Month
National Anti-Boredom Month
Unlucky Month for weddings
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
National Hot Dog Month
National Ice Cream Month


Sources

National Day Calendar
Holiday Insights

June - National Days to Mark on Your Calendar!

Daily Observations for June 2015

June 1st
National Heimlich Maneuver Day
National Go Barefoot Day
National Say Something Nice Day
National Penpal Day
National Hazelnut Cake Day

June 2nd
National Rocky Road Day
National Bubba Day
National Leave The Office Early Day -unless June 2nd falls on a weekend, at which time it would be acknowledged on the closest working day

June 3rd
National Repeat Day
National Chocolate Macaroons Day
National Running Day - First Wednesday in June

June 4th
National Old Maids Day
National Cheese Day
National Cognac Day

June 5th
National Gingerbread Day
National Doughnut Day – First Friday in June

June 6th
National Gardening Exercise Day
National Yo-Yo Day
National Drive In Movie Day
National Applesauce Cake Day
National Trails Day – First Saturday in June

June 7th
National VCR Day
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
National Cancer Survivor’s Day - First Sunday in June

June 8th
National Best Friends Day
National Name Your Poison Day
National Upsy Daisy Day

June 9th
National Donald Duck Day
National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day

June 10th
National Ballpoint Pen Day
National Iced Tea Day
National Black Cow Day
National Herbs and Spices Day

June 11th
National Corn on the Cob Day
National German Chocolate Cake Day

June 12th
National Red Rose Day
National Jerky Day
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
National Loving Day
National Career Nurse Assistants Day – First Day of National Career Nurse Assistants Week

June 13th
*National Rosé Day* – Second Saturday in June
National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
National Weed your Garden Day
National Sewing Machine Day

June 14th
National Strawberry Short Cake Day
National Pop Goes the Weasel Day
National Flag Day
National Bourbon Day

June 15th
National Lobster Day
National Smile Power Day
Nature Photography Day

June 16th
National Fudge Day

June 17th
National Eat Your Vegetables Day
National Stewart’s Root Beer Day
National Apple Strudel Day
National Cherry Tart Day

June 18th
National Go Fishing Day
National Splurge Day
National Dump the Pump Day – Third Thursday in June

June 19th
National Martini Day
National Flip Flop Day – Third Friday in June

June 20th
American Eagle Day
National Vanilla Milkshake Day
National Ice Cream Soda Day

June 21
National Peaches ‘N’ Cream Day
National Daylight Appreciation Day

June 22nd
National Chocolate Eclair Day
National Onion Rings Day

June 23
National Pink Day
National Pecan Sandies Day

June 24th
National Pralines Day

June 25th
National Strawberry Parfait Day
National Catfish Day
National Leon Day
National Bomb Pop Day – Last Thursday in June
National Handshake Day – Last Thursday in June

June 26th
National Beautician’s Day
National Chocolate Pudding Day

June 27th
National Sun Glasses Day
National Orange Blossom Day

June 28th
National Paul Bunyan Day
National Insurance Awareness Day

June 29th
National Camera Day
National Waffle Iron Day
National Almond Buttercrunch Day

June 30th
National Meteor Watch Day

Monthly Observations

Aquarium Month
Candy Month
Dairy Month
Fight the Filthy Fly Month
Gay Pride Month
National Accordion Awareness Month
National Adopt a Cat Month
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
Rose Month
Turkey Lovers Month


Sources

National Day Calendar
Holiday Insights

May - National Days to Mark on Your Calendar!

Daily Observations for May 2015

May 1st (AND MY BIRTHDAY!!!!)
National Loyalty Day
National Mother Goose Day
National Chocolate Parfait Day
National Space Day – First Friday in May
Law Day
Silver Star Service Banner Day

May 2nd
National Truffle Day
*National Life Insurance Day*
National Scrapbook Day – First Saturday in May
National Homebrew Day - First Saturday in May

May 3rd
National Lumpy Rug Day
National Garden Meditation Day
National Specially-Able Pets Day
National Two Different Colored Shoes Day
National Paranormal Day
National Chocolate Custard Day
National Raspberry Pop Over Day
National Infertility Survival Day – Sunday Before Mother’s Day
Join Hands Day

May 4th
National Star Wars Day
National Weather Observers Day
National Renewal Day
National Orange Juice Day
National Candied Orange Peel Day
National Melanoma Monday - First Monday in May
Bird Day

May 5th
National Cartoonists Day
National Totally Chipotle Day
National Hoagie Day
Cinco de Mayo

May 6th
National Nurses Day
National Beverage Day
National Crepe Suzette Day
National Teacher Appreciation Day
National School Nurse Day – Wednesday of National Nurses Week

May 7th
National Paste Up Day
National Barrier Awareness Day
National Bike to School Day
National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
National Day of Prayer – First Thursday in May
National Day of Reason – First Thursday in May

May 8th
National Coconut Cream Pie Day
National Have A Coke Day
National Military Spouse Appreciation Day – Friday Before Mother’s Day
National Provider Appreciation Day – Friday Before Mother’s Day

May 9th
National Lost Sock Memorial Day
National Moscato Day
National Butterscotch Brownie Day
National Miniature Golf Day – Second Saturday in May
National Babysitter’s Day Saturday before Mother’s Day
National Birth Mother’s Day – Saturday before Mother’s Day
Cornelia De Lange Syndrome Awareness Day Second Saturday in May
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day – Second Saturday in May

May 10th
National Shrimp Day
National Train Day
Mother’s Day – Second Sunday in May

May 11th
National Twilight Zone Day

May 12th
National Limerick Day
National Odometer Day
National Nutty Fudge Day
National Women’s Checkup Day
National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

May 13th
National Frog Jumping Day
National Apple Pie Day
National Fruit Cocktail Day
National Receptionists Day – Second Wednesday in May
National Third Shift Workers Day – Second Wednesday in May

May 14th
National Dance Like a Chicken Day
National Underground America Day
National Buttermilk Biscuit Day

May 15th
National Police Officers Memorial Day
National Chocolate Chip Day
National Nylon Stocking Day
National Endangered Species Day – Third Friday in May
National Defense Transportation Day – Third Friday in May
National Pizza Party Day – Third Friday in May
National Bike to Work Day – Third Friday in May
NASCAR Day - Third Friday in May

May 16th
National Love a Tree Day
National Piercing Day
National Sea Monkey Day
National Biographer’s Day
National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day
National Armed Forces Day – Third Saturday in May
National Learn to Swim Day - Third Saturday in May

May 17th
National Pack Rat Day
National Cherry Cobbler Day
National Walnut Day

May 18th
National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
National Visit Your Relatives Day
National No Dirty Dishes Day
National Cheese Souffle Day

May 19th
National May Ray Day
National Devil’s Food Cake Day

May 20th
National Be a Millionaire Day
National Pick Strawberries Day
National Quiche Lorraine Day
Emergency Medical Services for Children Day – Wednesday of Emergency Medical Service Week

May 21st
National American Red Cross Founder’s Day
National Waitstaff Day
National Strawberries and Cream Day
National Memo Day
World Metrology Day

May 22nd
National Maritime Day
National Buy a Musical Instrument Day
National Vanilla Pudding Day
National Don’t Fry Day – Friday Before Memorial Day

May 23rd
National Lucky Penny day
National Taffy Day

May 24th
National Scavenger Hunt Day
National Escargot Day

May 25th
National Missing Children’s Day
National Tap Dance Day
National Brown-Bag It Day
National Wine Day
National Memorial Day – Last Monday in May

May 26th
National Blueberry Cheesecake Day

May 27
National Cellophane Tape Day
National Grape Popsicle Day
National Senior Health & Fitness Day – Last Wednesday in May

May 28th
National Brisket Day
National Hamburger Day

May 29
National Paperclip Day
National Coq Au Vin Day
National Heat Awareness Day – Last Friday in May

May 30th
National Water a Flower Day
National Hole In My Bucket Day
National Mint Julep Day
Loomis Day

May 31
National Save Your Hearing Day
National Speak in Sentences Day
National Macaroon Day


*Day * – Proclamation


Monthly Observations

Date Your Mate Month
Foster Care Month
National Barbecue Month
National Bike Month
National Blood Pressure Month
National Hamburger Month
National Photograph Month
National Recommitment Month
National Salad Month
Older Americans Month


Sources

National Day Calendar
Holiday Insights