National Celebration Days takes you on a journey around the globe with holidays that honor iconic destinations, natural wonders, and beloved hometowns. From National Park Week and Route 66 Day to city-inspired celebrations like New York Day, our Places category provides engaging stories, travel insights, and cultural context that connect you to the locations shaping our shared experiences. Whether you’re planning a trip or simply celebrating from home, we help bring the spirit of place to life.
Every year on August 30th, Americans celebrate National Beach Day—an unofficial but wholeheartedly embraced excuse to abandon their inboxes, toss their shoes aside, and sprint toward the shoreline with SPF 50 and a questionable cooler in hand. Established in 1929 by...
When June 20 rolls around, West Virginians don’t just fire up the grill and wave the state flag—they celebrate a revolution. That’s right. West Virginia Day (June 20) is more than a date on the calendar; it’s a full-blown declaration of independence—just with fewer...