May 14 2017 Holidays

National days: 12
Day of the year: 134
Days since: 3448

Start your day by dancing like a chicken in the kitchen while baking a batch of delicious buttermilk biscuits. Get your furry friend involved by celebrating International Chihuahua Appreciation Day; bond with your pup by taking them on a special outdoor orienteering adventure. As you navigate the trails, enjoy the poetry of Dylan Thomas or listen to patriotic tunes in honor of Stars and Stripes Forever Day.

After working up an appetite, indulge in some tasty treats with your dog to celebrate National Bond With Your Dog Day; perhaps share a buttermilk biscuit or two. Take a moment to appreciate the underground wonders of America on National Underground America Day; maybe explore a local cave or tunnel system.

As the day winds down, practice online decency by sending a heartfelt message to a loved one on Online Romance Day; consider planning a future trip together and ensure you have travel insurance ready to go on National Travel Insurance Claims Day. Reflect on the day’s adventures and toast to the simple joys of life on World Orienteering Day with a glass of your favorite beverage.

In the midst of all these peculiar holidays, don’t forget to embrace the spirit of fun and spontaneity. Who knew such a motley mix of holidays could lead to such a uniquely enjoyable day? Cheers to celebrating the unexpected and finding joy in the little things.

Online Romance Day

Celebrate Online Romance Day by honoring love found online, from dating apps to virtual dates, and explore how digital connections grow into real relationships.

International Dylan Thomas Day

Celebrate International Dylan Thomas Day with readings, performances, and creative events that honor the Welsh poet’s vivid language, voice, and lasting legacy.

World Orienteering Day

Celebrate World Orienteering Day by exploring nature with map and compass, boosting navigation skills, confidence, and community through fun outdoor challenges.

Stars and Stripes Forever Day

Celebrate Stars and Stripes Forever Day by honoring Sousa’s iconic national march, exploring its history, and enjoying patriotic music, crafts, and fun.

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Bond With Your Dog Day

Celebrate Bond With Your Dog Day by deepening your connection through play, adventures, treats, and calm moments that boost well-being for both of you.

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National Decency Day

National Decency Day celebrates kindness, respect and ethical behavior, inspiring people of all ages to act with integrity and build more compassionate communities.

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International Chihuahua Appreciation Day

Celebrate International Chihuahua Appreciation Day by honoring tiny but mighty dogs with parties, pampering, photo fun, rescue support, and adoption awareness.

National Underground America Day

Celebrate National Underground America Day by exploring earth-sheltered homes, sustainable design, and creative ways to connect with the world beneath our feet.

National Buttermilk Biscuit Day

Celebrate National Buttermilk Biscuit Day by savoring flaky, buttery biscuits, exploring creative toppings and recipes, and honoring this classic comfort food.

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National Dance Like a Chicken Day

Gather your friends and family, put on that funky music, and do the classic, goofy, ever-popular Chicken Dance to get moving and, undoubtedly, laughing.

Mother’s Day

Call, visit, or plan an outing to show your mom you appreciate her, or share memories of your mother if you’ve lost that important figure in your life.

National Travel Insurance Claims Day

National Travel Insurance Claims Day celebrates the crucial role travel insurance plays in keeping trips from turning into expensive cautionary tales. When plans go sideways, a good policy can help a traveler focus on solving the problem rather than spiraling into paperwork panic. This day also shines a spotlight on the...