Celebrate Every Day - Bizarre & Unique Holidays, Occasions, Celebrations, Events

February Monthly Observances :

AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month
American Heart Month Heart Org.


International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month


National Children's Dental Health Month


An Affair to Remember Month


Black History Month


Canned Food Month


Creative Romance Month


Great American Pie Month


National Cherry Month


National Grapefruit Month


National Weddings Month

February Week Celebrations:

7 - 14
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week -CHD Awareness Week


3rd Week International Flirting Week

February Each Day:

February 1st

National Freedom Day

February 2nd

Ground Hog Day

Candlemas, The Feast of Purification - Candlemas is a christian celebration, or festival, of the Feast of Purification of the Virgin Mary. It also celebrates the annual blessing of candles used by the church.


February 3rd

Give Kids A Smile® Day

National Wear Red Day


The Day the Music Died - Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash in 1959.


February 4th

Create a Vacuum Day

Thank a Mailman Day


February 5th

National Weatherman's Day - honors weathermen, and woman who work hard to accurately predict the often fickle weather. Despite major technological advances and supercomputers, forecasting the weather is still a tricky, and ever changing business.


February 6th

Lame Duck Day - set aside to give recognition to people whose tenure in a position is running out.


February 7th

Wave All you Fingers at Your Neighbor Day

Send a Card to a Friend Day


February 8th

Boy Scout Day - celebrates the birthday of scouting

Kite Flying Day


February 9th

Toothache Day


February 10th

Umbrella Day - in honor of one of the world's most invaluable inventions. On a rainy, day, we are sure glad that someone was smart enough to invent it. It's also increasingly popular to use umbrellas to shade ourselves from harmful UV radiation, and the heat of the sun.



February 11th

Don't Cry over Spilled Milk Day

Make a Friend Day

White T-Shirt Day - honors the men and women who participated in a sitdown strike at General Motors in 1937. These autoworkers helped the United Auto Workers (UAW) union to become the sole bargaining agent for General Motors autoworkers. The strike ended on this day in 1937.


February 12th

Abraham Lincoln's Birthday

Plum Pudding Day


February 13th

Clean out Your Computer Day - a day to logically review, and delete old files and programs.

Get a Different Name Day


February 14th

Ferris Wheel Day - commemorates the birthday of George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr., the creator of the first Ferris Wheel.


National Organ Donor Day - encourages people to sign up to donate their organs. It may save a life

Valentine's Day - The roots of Valentine's Day goes back to ancient times, when people paid honor to the Roman God of Fertility. This was known as the Feast of Lupercalia, and was celebrated even then on February 14th.


February 15th

Candlemas - On the Julian calendar - February 15th

National Gum Drop Day

Singles Awareness Day


February 16th

Do a Grouch a Favor Day

February 17th

Random Acts of Kindness Day


February 18th



National Battery Day


February 19th

National Chocolate Mint Day


February 20th

Cherry Pie Day

Hoodie Hoo Day - On this winter day, people go out at noon, wave their hands over their heads and chant "Hoodie-Hoo". It is a day to chase away winter and bring in spring.

Love Your Pet Day - day to pamper your pet.

President's Day - third Monday of month


February 21st

Card Reading Day


February 22nd

George Washington's Birthday

Be Humble Day

Walking the Dog Day

International World Thinking Day


February 23rd

International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day

Tennis Day


February 24th

National Tortilla Chip Day


February 25th

Pistol Patent Day


February 26th

Carnival Day

National Pistachio Day - it's a nutty day!

Tell a Fairy Tale Day


February 27th

Polar Bear Day

No Brainer Day


February 28th

Floral Design Day

Public Sleeping Day

Public Sleeping Day

National Tooth Fairy Day - and/or August 22 - celebrates one of childhood's favorite visitors. The Tooth Fairy is an American tradition with European and superstitious roots.


February 29th

Leap Day - 2012, once every four years ....almost. It's every four years except years ending with "00" that are not divisible by 400. The year in which this occurs, is called a Leap Year.

December Monthly Observances :

Safe Toys and Gifts Month Prevent Blindness Org.


Bingo Month


Write a Friend Month

December Week Celebrations:

4 - 10
National Handwashing Awareness Week -Henry The Hand

December Each Day:

December 1st

World AIDS Day

Eat a Red Apple Day


December 2nd

National Fritters Day


December 3rd

National Roof over Your Head Day - Today is National Roof Over Your Head Day. It is a day of appreciation for the things we have, starting with the roof over our heads.


December 4th

Wear Brown Shoes Day

Santas' List Day - we hope you are on the "Nice" list


December 5th

Bathtub Party Day

Repeal Day - The 21st Amendment ends Prohibition. I'll drink to that!


December 6th

St. Nicholas Day

Put on your own Shoes Day

Mitten Tree Day


December 7th

Letter Writing Day

National Cotton Candy Day - would you like some fairy floss?

Pearl Harbor Day

International Civil Aviation Day


December 8th

National Brownie Day

Take it in the Ear Day


December 9th

National Pastry Day

Christmas Card Day


December 10th

Human Rights Day - created by the United Nations, promotes awareness of the importance of Human Rights issues around the world. On this daty in 1948, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Each year, the United Nations, establishes a new theme for the year. In 2006, the theme is fighting poverty.


December 11th

National Noodle Ring Day

International Children's Day - The second Sunday in December. This is a joint initiative between UNICEF and the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. It's a day when broadcasters "tune in to kids".


December 12th

Poinsettia Day

National Ding-a-Ling Day - On National Ding-a-Ling Day, you should brace yourself for bizarre and crazy behavior, from all of the people you encounter today. Even normally conservative people have been known to go a little crazy on this day.



December 13th

Ice Cream Day

Violin Day


December 14th

National Bouillabaisse Day - Bouillabaisse is a fish stew or soup. All agree the fish should be white fillets. Recipes call for variety of fish, including cod, snapper, flounder, halibut, sea bass, monk fish, and more.


December 15th

Bill of Rights Day - To Americans, the Bill of Rights are key amendments to the U.S. Constitution, that protect our individual rights.

National Lemon Cupcake Day


December 16th

National Chocolate Covered Anything Day


December 17th

National Maple Syrup Day


December 18th



National Roast Suckling Pig Day

Bake Cookies Day


December 19th

Look for an Evergreen Day

Oatmeal Muffin Day


December 20th

Go Caroling Day

Chanukah lasts 8 days


December 21st

Forefather's Day

Humbug Day - According to wellcat.com, the creators of this day, Humbug Day "Allows everyone preparing for Christmas to vent their frustrations."

National Flashlight Day

Look on the Bright Side Day - a day to be optimistic. The term itself is an optimistic one. It calls upon us to look for something positive, out of an otherwise bad or sad situation. Often, a bad experience has positive lessons to be learned.


December 22nd

Winter Solstice (shortest day of the year)

National Date Nut Bread Day


December 23rd

Festivus - for the rest of us!

Roots Day - It's a great day to celebrate your heritage. Many of us are returning to our roots today, as we head home for Christmas. Returning to our roots is a warm, cozy and comfortable feeling, a sense of belonging.


December 24th

National Egg Nog Day

Christmas Eve

National Chocolate Day


December 25th

Christmas Day

National Pumpkin Pie Day


December 26th

Boxing Day - celebrated in England, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and other former British commonwealth countries. It is a legal holiday in these countries. This is also St. Stephans Day, where Boxing Day gets some of it's roots. On St. Stephans' Day, churches opened their collection boxes to the poor. Boxing Day was an expression of appreciation and thanks, much like Christmas tips are today.


December 27th

National Fruitcake Day

Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day


December 28th

Card Playing Day - the perfect time to spend an hour or so playing cards with family and friends.


December 29th

Pepper Pot Day - commemorates the creation of this thick spicy soup, which was served to the Continental Army during the cold, harsh winter of 1777-1778. Pepper Pot soup was first made on December 29, 1777.


December 30th

National Bicarbonate of Soda Day - National Bicarbonate of Soda Day, or Baking Soda Day, celebrates the many benefits and uses of Bicarbonate of Soda.


December 31th

New Year's Eve - when all the fun and festivities are. We see out the old year and ring in the new. While it is often thought of as a time to drink and be merry, many people take it as an opportunity to eat and be merry.

Make Up Your Mind Day

Unlucky Day

November Monthly Observances :

Diabetic Eye Disease Month Diabetes Org.

COPD Awareness Month American Lung Association

Diabetic Eye Disease Month Prevent Blindness Org.

Foot Health Issues Related to Diabetes Awareness Month APMA

Lung Cancer Awareness Month Lung Cancer Alliance

National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month ALZ Org.

National Family Caregivers Month NFCA

National Healthy Skin Month American Academy Dermatology

National Hospice Palliative Care Month NHPCO Org.

National Stomach Cancer Awareness Month No Stomach For Cancer Org.

Prematurity Awareness Month March of Dimes

Aviation History Month

Child Safety Protection Month

International Drum Month

National Adoption Awareness Month

National Epilepsy Month

National Model Railroad Month

NAtional Novel Writing Month

Native American Heritage Month

Peanut Butter Lovers Month

Real Jewelry Month

National Sleep Comfort Month

November Week Celebrations:

Week 1 Chemistry Week

6 - 12
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week -Drowsy Driving Prevention Toolkit.

14 - 20
Get Smart About Antibiotics Week - CDC Gov.

20 - 26
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Awareness Week - IFFGD

Week 3 Game and Puzzle Week

November Each Day:

November 1st

All Saint's Day


November 2nd

All Soul's Day

Look for Circles Day

Deviled Egg Day


November 3rd

Housewife's Day

Sandwich Day


November 4th

King Tut Day


November 5th

Book Lovers Day - first Saturday of the month

Gunpowder Day

Guy Fawkes Day


November 6th

Marooned without a Compass Day

Saxophone Day


November 7th

Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day


November 8th

Cook Something Bold Day

Dunce Day - elebrates the the term "Dunce" and dunce caps. Today marks the death (November 8, 1308) of medieval scholar Duns Scotus of Duns, Scotland.

Young Readers Day second Tuesday of month


November 9th

Chaos Never Dies Day - you've got that right. It's a day to recognize the chaos in your life. You can best celebrate this day, by recognizing that chaos never dies. Rather, its a way of life. You can partake in this special day, by putting just a little order back into your life.


November 10th

Forget-Me-Not Day - remember family, friends, and loved ones

USMC Day - celebrates the birth of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps were created during the Revolutionary War.


November 11th

Veteran's Day - I would like to personally thank all those who have server! You have my deepest gratitude for all that you have given and sacrificed.


November 12th

Chicken Soup for the Soul Day - a celebration of who you are, where you've been, where you're going, and who you will be thankful to when you get there.


November 13th

National Indian Pudding Day

Sadie Hawkins Day - It's ladies choice!

World Kindness Day


November 14th

Operating Room Nurse Day


November 15th

Clean Your Refrigerator Day

America Recycles Day

National Philanthropy Day


November 16th

Button Day

Have a Party With Your Bear Day


November 17th

Great American Smokeout

Prematurity Awareness Day

Electronic Greeting Card Day - Guess who invented that? (lol)

Great American Smokeout - third Thursday in November

Homemade Bread Day

Take A Hike Day

World Peace Day


November 18th



Occult Day


November 19th

National Survivors of Suicide Day - American Foundation of Suicide Prevention

Have a Bad Day Day - Who needs a special day for that ?

National Adoption Day - Saturday before Thanksgiving


November 20th

Absurdity Day

Beautiful Day

Universal Children's Day


November 21st

False Confession Day - not a good idea.

World Hello Day


November 22nd

Go For a Ride Day


November 23rd

Eat a Cranberry Day

National Cashew Day


November 24th

Thanksgiving - Eat, drink, and be thankful.


November 25th

Black Friday

Buy Nothing Day - always the day after Thanksgiving...does anyone abide by it!?!

National Parfait Day

You're Welcome Day - the day after Thanksgiving


November 26th

Shopping Reminder Day


November 27th

Pins and Needles Day


November 28th

Make Your Own Head Day

Red Planet Day


November 29th

Electronic Greetings Day- now who do you think created this day!?

Square Dance Day


November 30th

Stay At Home Because You Are Well Day

Monthly Observances :

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Cure Search

Fruit and Veggies - More Matters Month Fruit and Veggies - More Matters

Healthy Aging Month Healthy Aging Events

Leukemia & Lymphoma Awareness Month Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Recovery Month

National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month Stop Afib

National Cholesterol Education Month

National ITP Awareness Month

National Pediculosis Prevention Month/Head Lice Prevention Month Headlice.org

National Sickle Cell Month

National Yoga Awareness Month

Newborn Screening Awareness Month

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Whole Grains Month

Classical Music Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

Fall Hat Month

International Square Dancing Month

National Blueberry Popsicle Month

National Courtesy Month

National Piano Month

Chicken Month

Baby Safety Month

Little League Month

Honey Month

Self Improvement Month

Better Breakfast Month

September Week Celebrations:

18 - 24
National Rehabilitation Awareness Celebration

September Each Day:

September 1st

Emma M. Nutt Day, the first woman telephone operator

September 2nd

VJ Day - Surrender ceremony aboard the USS Missouri formally ends WWII
National Beheading Day

September 3rd

Skyscraper Day

September 4th

Newspaper Carrier Day

September 5th

Be Late for Something Day
Cheese Pizza Day
Labor Day - first Monday of month

September 6th

Fight Procrastination Day - It's a day to get things done, a call to action.
Read a Book Day

September 7th

Neither Rain nor Snow Day - Neither Rain Nor Snow Day celebrates the opening of the New York Post Office building on this day in 1914.

September 8th

International Literacy Day
National Date Nut Bread Day
Pardon Day

September 9th

Teddy Bear Day

September 10th

Sewing Machine Day
Swap Ideas Day

September 11th

911 Remembrance
Grandparent's Day - first Sunday after Labor Day
Make Your Bed Day
National Pet Memorial Day -second Sunday in September
No News is Good News Day

September 12th

Chocolate Milk Shake Day
National Video Games Day

September 13th

National Celiac Disease Awareness Day
Defy Superstition Day - Go ahead, I dare you. (LOL)
Fortune Cookie Day
National Peanut Day
Positive Thinking Day
Uncle Sam Day - his image was first used in 1813

September 14th

National Cream-Filled Donut Day - yum yum!

September 15th

Make a Hat Day
Felt Hat Day - On this day, men traditionally put away their felt hats.

September 16th

Collect Rocks Day
Step Family Day
Mayflower Day
Mexican Independence Day
National Play Doh Day
POW/MIA Recognition Day - Third Friday of September
Working Parents Day

September 17th

National Apple Dumpling Day
Citizenship Day
Constitution Day
Oktoberfest, begins, date varies

September 18th


National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
National Cheeseburger Day
National Women's Friendship Day - third Sunday in September

September 19th

Get Ready Day Get Ready for Flu

International Talk Like A Pirate Day - Arrrh Matey
National Butterscotch Pudding Day

September 20th

National Punch Day

September 21st

World Alzheimer's Day World Alzheimer's Day

International Peace Day
Miniature Golf Day
World Gratitude Day

September 22nd

RAINN Day [Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)]
Business Women's Day
Elephant Appreciation Day

September 23rd

Checkers Day
Dog in Politics Day
Native American Day - fourth Friday of the month

September 24th

Family Health & Fitness Day USA
International Rabbit Day - Fourth Saturday in September
National Cherries Jubilee Day

September 25th

National Comic Book Day

September 26th

Johnny Appleseed Day

September 27th

National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Crush a Can Day

September 28th

National Women's Health & Fitness Day
World Rabies Day
Ask a Stupid Question Day
National Good Neighbor Day - Always September 28, previously the 4th Sunday in month

September 29th

Confucius Day - Try your luck. Get a Fortune Cookie.

September 30th

Sport Purple For Platelets Day
World Heart Day
National Mud Pack Day