May 26 2014 Holidays

Your guide to every national day and holiday on May 26 2014

National days: 7
Day of the year: 146
Days left in the year: 219
Days until: 4108

Start your day by folding a paper airplane and challenging a friend to a distance or accuracy competition. Get creative with different designs and have fun seeing whose plane can soar the farthest. Later, channel your inner vampire for World Dracula Day by binge-watching classic Dracula movies or indulging in dark chocolate treats.

Next, whip up a delicious blueberry cheesecake to celebrate National Blueberry Cheesecake Day. You don’t need to be a pastry chef to enjoy this fruity dessert; opt for a no-bake recipe for a quick and easy treat. Embrace your fiery side for World Redhead Day by flaunting your natural or temporary red locks and sharing fun facts about redheads with friends and family.

Dance your way into World Lindy Hop Day by learning a few basic Lindy Hop steps online or hosting a virtual dance party with friends. Show appreciation for women in science on Sally Ride Day by watching a documentary about the first American woman in space or reading her biography.

Lastly, take a moment to reflect and apologize on National Sorry Day. Reach out to someone you may have unintentionally hurt and mend fences through a heartfelt apology. End your day with a moment of gratitude for the diverse range of celebrations you’ve enjoyed, embracing the spirit of each holiday with enthusiasm and creativity.

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National Blueberry Cheesecake Day

Try making your own blueberry cheesecake, or visit a bakery or restaurant to enjoy this cheesy, sweet, tangy graham cracker-crusted treat.

Australia
Canada
United Kingdom
and 1 more

World Lindy Hop Day

Swinging to the rhythm, it's all about that energetic dance that harks back to the jazz-filled nights of old.

Singapore
South Africa
Sweden
and 2 more

World Redhead Day

World Redhead Day is at its best when it feels like a cheerful spotlight rather than a spotlight that burns. The goal is simple: appreciate natural red hair in all its shades, create space for redheads to feel seen positively, and gently retire the tired jokes that have followed many...

National Paper Airplane Day

Grab a piece of paper, fold it up, and let fly. Challenge your friends and family to a contest, and see who can make the fastest or farthest-flying plane.

United States

Sally Ride Day

Sally Ride Day celebrates the life and achievements of Dr. Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel into space. It is a day that invites people to look up at the night sky with a little extra wonder while also looking around at classrooms, science labs, and workplaces to...

United States

National Sorry Day

National Sorry Day is a significant event observed in Australia that centers on truth-telling, listening, and acknowledgement. It recognizes the profound harm done to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through past government laws and practices that separated many Indigenous children from their families, communities, and cultures. For many people...