Amnesty International Day
Raise awareness, join an initiative, or donate to Amnesty International to join the fight against human rights violations, from child labor to marriage law.
National Tell A Story Day
Join a library or group for a reading, crack open a book to read to friends or family, or make up a story of your own to entertain and spend quality time together.
National Save Your Hearing Day
Educate yourself about hearing loss, and start taking steps to prevent or diminish it. Lower the volume on your headphones, use hearing protection at work, etc.
National Odometer Day
Be thankful for the odometer, a device that keeps track of your mileage, which in turn helps you know when and how to get your car looked at and adjusted.
International Guide Dog Day
Guide dogs provide constant aid, protection, and companionship to people with various disabilities and special needs, so thank them—maybe with a treat.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Wear pink, get online, and join an event or fundraiser to help raise awareness and resources for the fight against breast cancer, as begun by Pink Ribbon Inc.
National Great Outdoors Month
Get outside, and encourage your friends, family, and children to take some time away from the screens and harsh fluorescents and enjoy some natural beauty.
Batman Day
Break out your Batman DVDs, invite friends or family, and start a marathon honoring Gotham’s defender and one of the most beloved superheroes of all time.
International Tug of War Day
Two teams fiercely pull a rope in opposite directions in this exciting competition that has been around for centuries.
World Maths Day
Whether you love it or hate it, maths is an essential part of our daily lives, helping to make sense of the world around us.
National Cherish An Antique Day
Ask the older members of your family about the histories behind the antiques in your home. Clocks, dishware, jewelry and more can hold surprising stories.
National Mother Goose Day
Nursery rhymes and fairy tales like Mother Goose have proven to help kids read, think, and be better, so tell some stories on National Mother Goose Day.
International Tuba Day
Underappreciated and often mocked, the tuba provides an essential role as bass in a wind or marching band, so dust off your tuba or go see a professional.
National Scrabble Day
Put the phones away, break out a board, grab some friends or family and engage in one of the world’s most popular word games on National Scrabble Day.
World Wish Day
Founded by the Make-a-Wish program, World Wish Day is dedicated to making dreams come true. Spread awareness, apply for the program, or start a wish jar of your own.
National Hanging Out Day
Help the environment and extend the life of your clothes by line drying. Give it a try, and see if that’s a positive change you could end up making long-term.
World Malaria Day
Half a million people die of malaria each year. Donate to efforts to stop these deaths by providing mosquito netting and treatment to commonly affected areas.
Reading Is Funny Day
By reading books of riddles, jokes, and comedy, help kids see how reading can be just as fun and funny (if not moreso) as video games, tv, or the internet.
World Party Day
Gather together and let the festivities commence on this day of connection, fun, and letting loose for no other reason than that we’re all human, and like to party.
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More Herbs, Less Salt Day
Low salt doesn’t mean flavorless. Find some healthy new recipes, or make your old recipes healthier by substituting some of the salt for more flavorful herbs.
National Cheese Pizza Day
When it comes to satisfying your pizza cravings, nothing hits the spot quite like a warm, gooey slice of cheesy goodness.
Stand Up to Cancer Day
Championing against a formidable adversary, we unite in unwavering strength to combat an illness that tests the very essence of our humanity.