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Fun Facts About Names Day

Ever wondered about the tales behind monikers? Stories as diverse as the names themselves, revealing family legacies, cultural influences, and more.

National Opposite Day

Have dinner for breakfast, say goodbye to the people you greet and have fun with all the absurdities created by living life on the flip side.

National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day

Unexpectedly drenched sidewalks — the secret weapon for sparking spontaneous laughter battles with pals on rainy days.

International Tongue Twister Day

Phrases that tie your tongue into playful knots — vocal gymnastics for verbal enthusiasts, amusing and challenging all at once.

Race Your Mouse Around The Icons Day

Allow boredom to seep into your bones, and race your cursor around your desktop icons in a fun yet brain-meltingly-boring game of Race Your Mouse Around The Icons.

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.

Please Take My Children to Work Day

Cousin to “Take Your Kids to Work Day”, PLEASE Take My Kids to Work Day is all about giving hard-working stay-at-home moms and dads a day off.

National Donald Duck Day

Embrace your own angry inner waterfowl on Donald Duck Day by getting into character, or firing up some of the classic Disney films and programs he stars in.

National Upsy Daisy Day

Make a conscious effort to turn your usually grumpy mornings around by greeting the new day with warmth, hope, cheer and at least a little enthusiasm.

National Cartoonists Day

Take a walk down memory lane by revisiting the beloved, charming, often bizarre cartoons of your childhood like Calvin and Hobbes, or discover new ones.

National Dance Like a Chicken Day

Gather your friends and family, put on that funky music, and do the classic, goofy, ever-popular Chicken Dance to get moving and, undoubtedly, laughing.

National Sense Of Smell Day

Take some time to stop and smell the roses—literally. National Sense of Smell Day is for appreciating the many scents our noses can pick up and enjoy.

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National Chocolate Wafer Day

Try making chocolate wafers from scratch, or pick up your favorite brand from the store to indulge a little on this chocolate treat-based holiday.

National Tattoo Day

Have an idea for a tattoo you’ve been wanting to get? Pull the trigger and go make your body a canvas for art and self-expression by getting inked.

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