Action Observances

Celebrating National Backwards Day is all about embracing creativity and reversing the ordinary.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sickie Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Create a Vacuum day

A day to highlight the continued disparity in African American representation in coaching.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Shower with  a Friend Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Optimist Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Send a Card to a Friend Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Kite Flying Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Clean Out Your Computer Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Make a Friend Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National do a Grouch a Favor Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Random Acts of Kindness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Single Tasking Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Tell a Fairy Tale Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Letter to an Elder Day.

"Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech.” - Plutarch

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Public Sleeping Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National I Want You to be Happy Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Simplify-Your-Life Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Get Over it Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pack Your Lunch Day

Day after Return of Daylight Savings Day

If you saw someone in trouble, would you be a Good Samaritan and help out?

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Everything You Think is Wrong Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of True Confessions Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Everything You Do is Right Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of No Selfies Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Awkward Moments Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Let’s Laugh Day

Don't worry - be happy!

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Common Courtesy Day

Goof Off Day is a Chance to Unwind and Embrace Playfulness.

Recalls Secretary of State Alexander Haig's statement after the attempted assassination of President Reagan in 1981.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Take a Walk in the Park Day

Hopefully the famous April showers will help you find a rainbow today - though we can't promise you'll find the pot of gold!

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hug a Newsperson Day

As spring starts to warm up in the northern hemisphere, it's the perfect time to get out in the fresh air for a walk.

On the first Friday in April, join the millions of people around the world who are taking strides towards a brighter, healthier future.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Go For Broke Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Read a Road Map Day