Harvey Milk Day
Join LGBTQ people around the world in honoring the contributions made by Harvey Milk against discrimination and hate on the basis of sexuality.
National Wiggle Your Toes Day
Trade your cramping, stuffy trainers and dress shoes for sandals, or walk barefoot in the sand or grass to give your toes some well-deserved wiggle room.
National Lazy Day
There's nothing like taking a break from the hustle and bustle of life. Give yourself permission to unwind and enjoy the moment!
National Let It Go Day
Stop wasting energy on negativity and grudges, and start letting things go to make more room for the positive sides of life. Practice mindfulness and be forgiving.
World Humanist Day
Consider your own agency and actions as a human, and how you might benefit yourself and others by striving to do good, be kind, and participate in society.
National Thank God It’s Monday Day
Flip the script on Monday hate and make your Monday an enjoyable, relaxing day with friends, family, non-work activities and anything that you actually love.
National Old Maids Day
Spinsters around the world revel in your freedom. Though originally a day to try and find a husband, Old Maid’s Day is now an opportunity to appreciate the lack of one.
National Best Friends Day
Get together with your best friend, or take a little time to get in touch if you’ve moved away and strengthen your connection to that one person who always gets you.
National Blame Someone Else Day
Give your conscience a break for just one day, and lay all that blame on someone else. Come up with pranks, play a blame-game, and have fun with it.
National Gardening Exercise Day
You might not think of gardening as an alternative to the gym, but it can be a great physical exercise. Get outside, get your blood flowing, and improve your fitness.
National Smile Power Day
Show off your dimples and pearly whites and harness the true power of a smile. It releases chemicals that make you feel happier, more confident, and more relaxed.
Fresh Veggies Day
Head to a farmer’s market, U-Pick veggie field, or even your own backyard garden and see what delicious and nutritious meals you can make with fresh veggies.
International Panic Day
Take some time to reduce the panic and stress of daily life by talking to your loved ones, meditating, and doing things that make you feel happy and relaxed.
National Daylight Appreciation Day
On the longest day of the year, appreciate all the benefits of daylight. From mood boosts and Vitamin D to more time for outdoor activities, sunlight is our friend.
World Productivity Day
Nip procrastination in the bud and focus on how you can maximize your productivity, decrease wasted time, and make more time in your life for things you love.
National One Cent Day
Explore the history of the smallest value US coin, from its origin in 1793 to the image of Abraham Lincoln we recognize today on National One Cent Day.
International Body Piercing Day
Get a little daring and finally get that body piercing you’ve always dreamed about. One quick poke, and you’re on your way to the hippest fashion statement.
National Beauticians Day
Get together with your friends or family and pamper yourselves, while supporting the beauticians whose training and hard work help us look our best.
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
Bone up on cell phone etiquette and do your part to make our society less annoying. Keep your volume down, don’t use speakerphone in public, and be self-aware.
Childhelp National Day of Hope
From the nonprofit Childhelp, this day is dedicated to the plight facing many children around the world: the devastating effects of neglect and abuse.
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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.