National V-J Day
Pay tribute to the men and women who lost their lives in WW2 on V-J Day and have food and drink with loved ones to remember the end of this terrible conflict.
The Duchess Who Wasn’t Day
Read the works of Irish author Margaret Wolfe Hungerford, who went by the pen name “The Duchess” on “The Duchess” Who Wasn’t (actually a duchess) Day.
National Another Look Unlimited Day
Before you take those boxes and bags to the dump or donation center, take another look and make sure you’re ready to let go of all those memories and moments.
National Newspaper Carrier Day
Thank your newspaper carrier for getting out every day, rain or shine to bring you the latest news from around the world in good old fashioned print.
International Literacy Day
Head to the library, volunteer for an event, or donate books or money to help improve the world’s ability to read and give people better opportunities in life.
National Emma M. Nutt Day
Pick up your phone and dial the operator, and thank them for the work they do to honor the trailblazing pioneer of female phone operators, Emma M. Nutt.
Ingersoll Day
Dive into the beliefs and influences of 19th century thinker and orator Robert G Ingersoll, who fostered reason, dialogue, and freedom of thought.
National Aviation Day
Celebrate flight pioneer Orville Wright’s birthday on National Aviation Day by learning about the history of flight, making paper airplanes, or learning to fly yourself.
National Vinyl Record Day
CDs and cassettes are fading into the past, but vinyl is more popular than ever. Support your local record shop, or dig out your favorite vinyl album.
International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Brush up your sea-farin’ vocab and talk like a pirate for a day. Ahoy, yo-ho-ho, and avast ye matey! To port! To starboard! Bring a spring up on ‘er! Whatever that means.
National Tie Month
Spicing up outfits with those sleek, fabric accessories that effortlessly add a dash of personality and professionalism.
National Piano Month
Attend a piano concert or recital, or learn to play this classic, timeless, highly versatile instrument yourself, with a teacher or even on your own.
National Inventors Month
Take some time to appreciate the brilliant men and women who have invented ways to make our lives better and easier, from glasses to plumbing to spaceships.
Indianapolis 500
Get yourself some tickets to the Indy 500 and see some of the fastest racing in-person. Otherwise, get your friends together and watch the broadcast.
Take Your Webmaster to Lunch Day
Give your webmaster a proper thank-you for all their hard work creating the streamlined, good-looking, effective website by taking them out to lunch.
National Bikini Day
Hit the beach or lay out in the sun in your bikini on the anniversary of the invention of this ever-popular two-piece swimsuit in 1946. Don’t forget sunscreen!
Log Cabin Day
Warm and inviting, an image away from the buzz of modern life: take a tour of log cabins in your area, and let yourself daydream of a simpler life.
National Flip Flop Day
Tropical Smoothie Café customers get a free smoothie for showing up in flip-flops on Flip-Flop Day, but let your feet breathe even if you don’t have a local one.
National Drive-In Movie Day
Bring snacks and drinks, comfy blankets, and of course your car and go see a new or old favorite movie at your local drive-in, from the comfort of your car.
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National Cocktail Day
Whether enjoying an evening out on the town, eating dinner with that special someone, or snuggling up at home in front of the fire, there is certainly a cocktail for every occasion.
National Crayon Day
Brighten up your world with a rainbow of colors in a box! Create your own masterpiece and let your imagination run wild with these artistic tools.
National No Housework Day
Give yourself a break. Eat off paper plates, order in, and ignore that vacuum. Do whatever you want on National No Housework Day—just so long as it’s not chores.