International Country Music Day
Kick up your heels and get ready to sing along to the sounds of the heartland. Catchy lyrics and twangy guitars await!
National Fortune Cookie Day
Go out to a Chinese restaurant or order take-out and pay extra attention to the fortune in your fortune cookie. Give some thought to it—maybe you’ll learn something.
Build A Scarecrow Day
Find a festival or competition and gather together with others to make the best scarecrows you can make, keeping your crops safe in the coming years.
India Pale Ale Day
Sip on a hoppy and refreshing brew that's perfect for any occasion, whether you're grilling with friends or just kicking back after work.
Psychic Day
See if you have any dormant psychic or clairvoyant abilities by guessing coin flips, card colors, or even who’s calling when the phone rings.
World Music Day
From Beethoven to Taylor Swift, there’s music for everyone. Revisit your old favorites or discover new artists from different cultures on World Music Day.
Russian Language Day
Sign up for a class or download Duolingo and start learning Russian. It opens up job opportunities, expands your pool of people to talk to, and helps the brain.
National Flag Day
Whether it's waving in the wind or printed on your favorite t-shirt, this symbol represents a nation founded on freedom and hope.
National Apple Strudel Day
Channel your inner Austrian foodie and try making your own Apple Strudel using apples, brown sugar, vanilla, lemon, cinnamon, flour, and raisins (optional).
National D.A.R.E. Day
D.A.R.E is “Drug Abuse Resistance Education”, and aims to steer kids away from drugs through community engagement and education, typically at schools.
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.
National Escargot Day
It was a brave man who first ate a snail. Yet, escargot is a classic French delicacy, and possibly the first farmed creatures in history. Give it a try, at least.
National Mint Julep Day
Muddle mint leaves with simple syrup, add bourbon, and pack with ice. The mint julep is a refreshing cocktail commonly associated with the deep South.
Iris Day
Get outside and pick some of nature’s most beautiful creations, the iris. If you can’t find any locally, think about planting some yourself, or drawing or painting them.
National Soul Food Month
Beginning in African-American communities in the 1960s, soul food now calls to mind the mouth-watering flavors of hearty, cheap recipes of all kinds.
Chinese Language Day
Fire up Duolingo, Rosetta Stone, or sign up for a language class to learn the world’s second most widely spoken language, which dates back as far as 1250 BCE.
Day Of Reconciliation
Marking the beginning of a new era in South Africa's history, this historical event led to a more equitable society.
National Limerick Day
Read or write your own five-line limericks to enjoy the humorous, simple formula that has entertained children and adults alike for many generations.
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Gingerbread House Day
Get creative decorating a tiny, edible home and have a friendly competition with family to see who can make the tastiest, prettiest, gingery house.
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Wear your most garish knitwear with pride, add some tacky accessories and organize a jumper auction to fundraise for Save the Children.