National Celebration Days gets you moving, creating, and connecting with holidays dedicated to the things we do for joy, growth, and togetherness. From National Read a Book Day and National Dance Day to hands-on observances like National Puzzle Day and National Crafting Month, our Activities category highlights the history, traditions, and inspiration behind each event. Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, celebrate a favorite pastime, or gather with friends and family, we deliver ideas and insights that bring every activity-based holiday to life.
Every September 6th, National Read a Book Day turns bookworms into champions, libraries into temples of wisdom, and coffee shops into unofficial headquarters for literary devotion. The holiday may not come with fireworks, parades, or costume parties (unless you count...
Every year on August 16th, the world pauses for a moment of levity to honor Tell a Joke Day. This isn’t just about cracking a few corny one-liners; it’s about celebrating humor in all its glorious, giggle-inducing forms. From ancient jesters in royal courts to TikTok...
Every year on August 15th, the world celebrates National Relaxation Day, a holiday dedicated to the noble art of slowing down, letting go, and—if we’re being perfectly honest—perfecting the fine skill of doing absolutely nothing. Born from the universal truth that...
Hold onto your sneakers, folks—World Jump Day is upon us, and July 20th is the day humanity collectively channels its inner kangaroo for the most breathtaking (and slightly bonkers) global experiment in gravitational shenanigans. If you’ve ever dreamed of moving the...
Every July 3rd, right when most of America is oiling up for fireworks and backyard BBQs, a strange little holiday quietly reminds us that the sun is not always our friend. Yes, National Stay Out of the Sun Day is here, and it comes with a gloriously awkward message:...
Mark your calendars and limber up those fingers—National Handshake Day lands on June 27th each year, and it's more than just a reason to clasp palms. In fact, National Handshake Day celebrates a surprisingly powerful social ritual that has sealed deals, started...
Every year, National Work From Home Day swoops into our lives on the last Thursday of June like a unicorn riding a Wi-Fi signal. And in 2025, it lands squarely on June 26th, giving pajama-clad warriors of the remote workforce a chance to celebrate their favorite...
June 24 marks the splashiest unofficial holiday on the calendar—Swim a Lap Day, a date that practically begs you to ditch your couch, grab your goggles, and channel your inner Michael Phelps (or at least your inner synchronized swimmer). Whether you’re a water-loving...
National Let It Go Day arrives each year on June 23, and if you’re still clutching tightly to ancient grudges, expired coupons, or that “Get Back Together?” playlist from 2014, now’s your official reminder to drop the baggage. National Let It Go Day gives...
International Yoga Day lands every year on June 21st, and no, it’s not just an excuse to show off your questionable downward dog pose on Instagram. This day, packed with purpose and perfectly timed with the summer solstice, has become a global celebration of inner...
Every June 21st on Go Skateboarding Day, the world kicks boredom to the curb, grabs a board, and rolls into one of the raddest unofficial holidays ever invented. Born from a blend of rebellion, creativity, and a love for pavement rash, Go Skateboarding Day hits its...
Hold onto your phone, strike your fiercest duck face, and make sure the lighting is just right—National Selfie Day is coming in hot on June 21, and it’s not just another excuse to fill your feed with filter-heavy fabulousness. This magical holiday lands squarely in...