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Lesser Known Holidays

This is a list of lesser known holidays, it is constantly growing. Hopefully, we can find a holiday for every single day of the year (besides the common bank holidays).

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This list is far from complete. I still need to fact check a few of the days and add descriptions to many more.

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January

Thursday, January 1st 2009

Z Day
Everything is in reverse alphabetical order today, Z's go first and A's go last

Friday, January 2nd 2009

National Science Fiction Day
Kickback and watch sci-fi TV all day

Saturday, January 3rd 2009

Drinking Straw Day
Today in 1888 the drinking straw was patented, use it wisely
Festival of Sleep Day
why not just stay in bed today
Fruitcake Toss Day
We are going for distance and form

Sunday, January 4th 2009

Tennis Day
Love - 30, get out and play some tennis
Trivia Day
Learn a new piece of trivia or tell someone else an interesting fact

Monday, January 5th 2009

Bird Day
This day is for the birds

Tuesday, January 6th 2009

Apple Tree Day
Eat an apple or plant a tree today

Wednesday, January 7th 2009

Dress Up a Pet Day
Dogs in hats, Cats in pants, birds with sunglasses - dress-up your pet today.

Thursday, January 8th 2009

National Clean-off-your-desk Day
take some time out and get organized today
Postal Day
Thank your postal worker, rain or shine you get your mail.
Show and Tell Day at Work
Bring something to work today to show your friends
World Literacy Day
For the sake of the world, read today

Friday, January 9th 2009

National Static Electricity Day
Rub a balloon on your head and stick it to the wall today

Saturday, January 10th 2009

Volunteer Fireman's Day
Say thanks to a volunteer fire-fighter for all their hardwork

Sunday, January 11th 2009

International Thank You Day
Be sure to say thank you all day today
National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friend Day
Do just as it says, then run

Monday, January 12th 2009

National Clean Off Your Desk Day
Take some time today and clear off all the clutter on your desk, you'll be glad you did

Tuesday, January 13th 2009

Bad Back Day
If you have a bad back, today is for you

Wednesday, January 14th 2009

Bald Eagle Day
Have you seen a bald eagle today?
National Dress Up Your Pet Day
If only for one day a year, dress your pet up today
National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
Be sure it's a Hot one

Thursday, January 15th 2009

Hat Day
Put on a hat today, preferably a funny one
Personal Firewall Day
crank-up ipchains and firewall yourself in

Friday, January 16th 2009

National Nothing Day
It is no different than any other day

Saturday, January 17th 2009

Penguin Awareness Day
Are you aware the largest penguin population is located in South Africa? Be aware of penguins and penguin related facts today.
Pig Day
Oink Oink!

Sunday, January 18th 2009

Jazz Day
Put on that Jazz CD or listen to jazz radio today

Monday, January 19th 2009

Archery Day
Bull's Eye!
National Popcorn Day
If you like them salted or sugared, with or without butter, pop some popcorn today

Tuesday, January 20th 2009

Basketball Day
Play around of basketball today, possibly at midnight

Wednesday, January 21st 2009

Granola Bar Day
Eat granola in bar form today
National Hugging Day
Give some one a Hug today

Thursday, January 22nd 2009

National Blonde Brownie Day

Friday, January 23rd 2009

Measure Your Feet Day
inches or centimeters, how big are your feet?
National Handwriting Day
Why typewrite when you can handwrite
National Pie Day

Saturday, January 24th 2009

National Peanut Butter Day
There are over 100 different uses for peanut butter, use at least one today

Sunday, January 25th 2009

Burns Night
Eat some haggis, recite some poems, and have a wee nip of scotch
Opposite Day
Do the opposite of what you're told today

Monday, January 26th 2009

Spouse's Day
Do something special for your spouse today.

Tuesday, January 27th 2009

Thomas Crapper Day
This day honors quite possibly the greatest plumber ever

Wednesday, January 28th 2009

Daisy Day
National Kazoo Day
get the Kazoo out and just break into song
Rattle Snake Round-Up Day
Breakout the whacking sticks and round-up all those Rattlers

Thursday, January 29th 2009

National Puzzle Day
250, 500, or 1000 piece puzzle will do!

Friday, January 30th 2009

Inane Answering Machine Day
Leave a message at the beep, BEEP!

Saturday, January 31st 2009

Escape Day
Escape from something today

February

Sunday, February 1st 2009

Robinson Crusoe Day
Pretend you are stranded on an island today

Monday, February 2nd 2009

Frozen Food
It if wasn't once frozen, don't bother eating it today

Tuesday, February 3rd 2009

National Carrot Day
Be sure to eat your carrots today

Wednesday, February 4th 2009

Thank a Mailman Day

Thursday, February 5th 2009

National Weatherperson's Day
Thank your weatherperson for all their prediction

Friday, February 6th 2009

National Frozen Yogurt Day
Go for the healthy alternative, go for yogurt today

Saturday, February 7th 2009

Charles Dickens Day
Why not start a Dickens Novel today

Sunday, February 8th 2009

Kite Flying Day
Get outside and fly a Kite today.

Monday, February 9th 2009

Toothache Day
Not sure you really want to celebrate this one!

Tuesday, February 10th 2009

Umbrella Day
Don't forget your umbrella rain or shine, you'll need it today

Wednesday, February 11th 2009

Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
Don't do it! at least not today
National Inventor's Day
If you have an idea, don't tell anyone, today everyone is trying to invent something

Thursday, February 12th 2009

Darwin Day
He gave us the theory of evolution, today is his special day

Friday, February 13th 2009

Get a Different Name Day
Bill, Jane, Nick, or anything you like...
Stamp Collectors Day
If you are a stamp collector review your collection, if not, start one

Saturday, February 14th 2009

Ferris Wheel Day
If you can get on a Ferris Wheel and enjoy the ride

Tuesday, February 17th 2009

Champion Crab Races Day
Gather-up everyone you know and race your friends on your hands and knees

Wednesday, February 18th 2009

National Battery Day
clean out that draw full of batteries, test-em, recharge-em, or send them to the recycler

Saturday, February 21st 2009

International Mother Language Day
Speak only in your native tongue today

Sunday, February 22nd 2009

Thinking Day
Spend sometime today and ponder life

Monday, February 23rd 2009

National Dog Biscuit Day
Not for you, but for the dog

Tuesday, February 24th 2009

International Pancake Day
Today the world dines on Pancakes

Wednesday, February 25th 2009

Go Bowling Day
Practice that 7-10 split today

Thursday, February 26th 2009

International Very Good Looking Smart People Day
National Pistachio Day
Go nuts today eating pistachios

Friday, February 27th 2009

International Polar Bear Day
If you're a polar bear, you know what to do

Saturday, February 28th 2009

Public Sleeping Day
A public holiday devoted to sleeping

Sunday, March 1st 2009

National Surf and Turf Day
This only happens every fourth year, so enjoy the surf and the turf

March

Sunday, March 1st 2009

International Day of the Seal
National Pig Day
Think Pig today

Monday, March 2nd 2009

Old Stuff Day
Dig out some old stuff today and reminisce

Tuesday, March 3rd 2009

What if Cats and Dogs has opposable Thumbs day
We're all introuble!

Thursday, March 5th 2009

Bridge Players Day
Get out the cards and play some Bridge. If you don't know how to play, then today is your chance to learn.

Friday, March 6th 2009

International Book Day
Start reading a book today.
National Frozen Food Day
don't plan on cooking today, just defrost.

Saturday, March 7th 2009

Namesake Day
Search out someone with the same name as you, and if that's too hard, try for initials

Sunday, March 8th 2009

Farmer's Day
If you are a farmer, today is your day

Monday, March 9th 2009

Unique Names Day
Give yourself a unique name today

Tuesday, March 10th 2009

International Day of Awesomeness
No one's perfect, but everyone can be awesome.
Raven Legend Day

Wednesday, March 11th 2009

Johnny Appleseed Day
Eat an apple or plan an apple seed for one of america's greatest folk legends.
Nametag Day
Put on a nametag today and write any name you want on it

Thursday, March 12th 2009

Middle Name Pride Day
Take pride in your middle name and if you don't have one, make one up

Friday, March 13th 2009

Genealogy Day
Take some time out and remember your ancestors
National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day
It is not bad luck to open an Umbrella indoors, as long as its today

Saturday, March 14th 2009

National Potato Chip Day
Wonder in awe of the variety of flavours of potato chips
Pi Day
The 3rd month and 14th day, celebrate Pi

Sunday, March 15th 2009

Brutus Day
Beware of the Ides of march

Monday, March 16th 2009

Buzzard Day
National Artichoke Hearts Day
Everyday is for the Artichoke, but today is just for its heart

Tuesday, March 17th 2009

Submarine Day
You could start to read 20,000 leagues under the sea today.

Wednesday, March 18th 2009

Spacewalk Day
If given the opportunity to spacewalk today, don't turn it down

Thursday, March 19th 2009

Poultry Day
Eat more Chicken

Friday, March 20th 2009

Great American Meat Out Day
For one day a year try to avoid eating meat today.
National Agriculture Day
Remember to water that plant!
National Quilting Day
Why not work on that square of the family quilt you'd promised you'd have ready for last year?

Saturday, March 21st 2009

Flower Day
Buy some flowers today for someone special

Sunday, March 22nd 2009

National Goof-off Day
World Water Day
Today is to remind everybody of the extreme importance of water for maintaining the environment and increasing development in human societies

Monday, March 23rd 2009

Toast Day
You know what is on the menu today

Tuesday, March 24th 2009

Harry Houdini Day
Spend some time and learn a magic trick today.

Thursday, March 26th 2009

Make-up your own holiday day
This is your chance to make-up any holiday you want
Spinach Festival Day
Eat some spinach today and watch your muscles grow!

Saturday, March 28th 2009

Something On A Stick Day
Put something on a stick, or eat something off of one... either way it better be stick related today!

Monday, March 30th 2009

Doctor's Day
Apple a day keeps the doctor away - except today
National Hot Dog Day
There are hundreds of flavours and styles, eat at least one today

Tuesday, March 31st 2009

Bunsen Burner Day
Careful not to burn yourself
Oranges and Lemon Day

April

Thursday, April 2nd 2009

National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
Pack your lunch today, but make sure that it is Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich.

Friday, April 3rd 2009

National Find-A-Rainbow Day
Then find the pot of gold at the end

Saturday, April 4th 2009

National Reading a Roadmap Day
Practice reading a road map today, find out which was is north and plot your journey
National Repot your Plant Day
Your plants keep growing, give them a bigger home today

Sunday, April 5th 2009

Go For Broke Day
This might be your last chance... make it count!
National Workplace Napping Day
Eat your lunch, then tuck-in for a nice afternoon nap
Stop the Clocks Day
Imagine if time stood still today

Monday, April 6th 2009

Tartan Day
Join the tartan army and wear some plaid

Tuesday, April 7th 2009

No Housework Day
Skip making the bed and doing dishes, because today is no housework day!
World Health Day

Wednesday, April 8th 2009

International Bird Day
International Feng Shui Awareness Day
be aware of the wood, metal, fire, earth, and wind elements around, it is good chi
National Empanada Day

Thursday, April 9th 2009

Name Yourself Day
If you could give yourself a name, what would it be?

Friday, April 10th 2009

Golfers Day
Play around of 9 or even 18

Saturday, April 11th 2009

Barbershop Quartet Day
Find three friends and start singing acapella
Dandelion Day
National Cheese Fondue Day
careful, it's HOT!

Sunday, April 12th 2009

Look Up At The Sky Day
Stare up at the sky, ponder why it is blue, and see how many clouds look like animals today
Yuri's Night
Today marks the anniversary of the dawn of a new era. Major Yuri Alexeyevich Gagarin was fired from the Baikonur launch pad in Kazakhstan, Soviet central Asia and was the first man in outer space.

Monday, April 13th 2009

Blame Somebody Else Day
A super excuse which your colleagues/ pals are gonna love.

Wednesday, April 15th 2009

National Glazed Ham Day
Not just any ham, Glazed ham!
Rubber Eraser Day
Be glad your pencil has an eraser, use it proudly today

Saturday, April 18th 2009

International Jugglers Day
Learn to juggle, or if you know how then teach someone
Look-Alike Day
Beware of dopplegangers

Sunday, April 19th 2009

National Hanging Out Day
Save money and energy by hanging your laundry on a line today

Monday, April 20th 2009

Look Alike Day
Beware of dopplergangers!

Tuesday, April 21st 2009

Kindergarten Day
If you are in Kindergarten, today is your special day

Wednesday, April 22nd 2009

Earth Day
Respect and learn more about your earth today, it's the only one you got

Thursday, April 23rd 2009

Laboratory Day
A Mad scientists Favourite Day

Friday, April 24th 2009

24 Hour Comics Day
A day to not only celebrate, but to engage in the creation of comics. Try to create your own full 24 page comic book in 24 consecutive hours.
Astronomy Day
It should be called Astronomy Night, have a look up at the stars tonight
Plumber's Day
If you are a plumber, today is your special day

Sunday, April 26th 2009

Landscape Architecture Day
Today in 1822 Frederick Law Olmsted was born, he is the father of landscape architecture
National Pretzel Day
Eat your heart out on pretzels, but be sure not to choke.
Shuffleboard Day
Get out and play a round of Shuffleboard today

Monday, April 27th 2009

Write an Old Friend Today Day
Compose and eMail or letter to someone you haven't talked to in awhile

Tuesday, April 28th 2009

Great Poetry Reading Day
Why not read some poetry
Santa Fe Trail Day

Thursday, April 30th 2009

Hairstyle Appreciation Day
Tell someone their hairstyle looks great

May

Friday, May 1st 2009

Save a Rhino Day
If you see a rhino in need, save its life and it will grant you three wishes

Saturday, May 2nd 2009

Roberts Rule of Order Day
I second that motion
Space Day
Learn something about outerspace today

Monday, May 4th 2009

Kite Day
Get outside and fly a kite today - weather pending!
National Weather Observer's Day

Tuesday, May 5th 2009

Cinco de Mustache
Grow the best Mustache posible and compete with your friends for their adoration.
National Hoagie Day
Stuff yourself silly with a good ol'fashion Hoagie Roll.

Wednesday, May 6th 2009

Nurses' Day

Thursday, May 7th 2009

International Tuba Day
Listen to some Polka music and enjoy the sounds of one of the biggest brass instruments

Friday, May 8th 2009

National Teacher Day
No Socks Day
Put on some sandles and go sockless today.

Saturday, May 9th 2009

Lost Sock Memorial Day
Take a moment of silence for all the lost socks and their loved ones.

Sunday, May 10th 2009

Golden Spike Day
Think about a world without a transcontinental railroad

Monday, May 11th 2009

Eat What You Want Day
Better than meat day and vegetarian day combined... eat what ever you want today

Tuesday, May 12th 2009

Another Kite Day
Limerick Day

Friday, May 15th 2009

National Chocolate Chip Day
Put chocolate chips in everything today, your cookies, coffee, everything
National Receptionists Day
Be extra nice to your receptionist today
Straw Hat Day
Break out the straw hats today and wear them with pride

Saturday, May 16th 2009

National Sea Monkey Day
Order some Sea Monkeys and watch them grow

Monday, May 18th 2009

International Museum Day
Take the day off and go to at least one museum today.
Rooster Day

Tuesday, May 19th 2009

Bike to Work Day
Get some exercise and bike to work today

Wednesday, May 20th 2009

Weights and Measures Day
Metric or Imperial, which are you?

Thursday, May 21st 2009

National Bike to Work Day
It's a nice day, why not ride your bike to work and enjoy the fresh-air

Friday, May 22nd 2009

Buy-A-Musical Instrument Day
Buy one, then more importantly learn how to play it

Saturday, May 23rd 2009

Bifocals Invented
World Turtle Day
The worlds loves a turtle

Monday, May 25th 2009

National Tap Dancing Day
Towel Day
You are invited to join your fellow hitchhikers in mourning the loss of the late great one. Join in on towel day to show your appreciation for the humour and insight that Douglas Adams brought to all our lives.

Wednesday, May 27th 2009

National Grape Popsicle Day

Thursday, May 28th 2009

National Hamburger Day
Eat as many burgers as you can today.
Whale Day
It's a whale of a day today

Friday, May 29th 2009

End Of The Middle Ages Day
The middle ages ended long ago, and we're glad they did, so lets celebrate
International Jazz Day

Sunday, May 31st 2009

Speak in Complete Sentences Day
Avoid contractions and elliptical sentences today

June

Monday, June 1st 2009

Doughnut Day
Stuff your face silly with Doughnuts today

Tuesday, June 2nd 2009

National Rocky Road Day
National Tailors Day

Wednesday, June 3rd 2009

Egg Day
Start your day with a healthy breakfast of Eggs today
National Doughnut Day
Tigertails or holes, powdered or chocolate, get yourself a doughnut today

Thursday, June 4th 2009

Another Cheese Day
Another National Frozen Yogurt Day
Clean Air Day
Do what you can to keep the air clean today

Friday, June 5th 2009

National Gingerbread Day

Saturday, June 6th 2009

National Applesauce Cake Day
National Yo-Yo Day
Donald F. Duncan was the man who popularized the Yo-Yo. Today, his birthday was honored by converting into National Yo-Yo Day. Try your skill at walking the dog or shooting the moon
Teacher's Day
Bring in an apple for your teacher

Sunday, June 7th 2009

Daniel Boone Day
Put on those 'coon skin caps
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day

Monday, June 8th 2009

National Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day
National Taco Day
Have yourself a mexican sandwich eating contest and stuff your face full of tacos

Thursday, June 11th 2009

Swimming Pool Day
Today is the day to head to the pool

Friday, June 12th 2009

Magic Day
Learn a Magic trick today
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day

Saturday, June 13th 2009

International Puzzle Day
Why not start a puzzle today? 500, 1000 or more pieces - it will be fun
National Juggling Day
NOT to be confused with international Juggling day
National Lobster Day

Sunday, June 14th 2009

Family History Day
Learn a little about your genealogy
Pop Goes the Weasel Day

Monday, June 15th 2009

Fly a Kite Day

Tuesday, June 16th 2009

Bloomsday
Stephen Dedalus and Leopold Bloom each took their epic journeys through Dublin in James Joyce's Ulysses today
Fudge Day
Let this day revolve around fudge

Thursday, June 18th 2009

Cow Day
Moooooooo!
International Picnic Day
Get outside and have a picnic today

Friday, June 19th 2009

Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

Saturday, June 20th 2009

Ice Cream Soda Day
Get a tall glass filled with Ice Cream and Soda and relax.

Sunday, June 21st 2009

Monkey Day

Thursday, June 25th 2009

Log Cabin Day
If you live in a log cabin, then today's your day

Friday, June 26th 2009

National Chocolate Pudding Day

Saturday, June 27th 2009

National Columnists Day
Write your own letter to the editor, because today everyone can be a columnist.
National Orange Blossom Day

Sunday, June 28th 2009

Another Hamburger Day
National Tapioca Day
Paul Bunyan Day
Paint your Ox Blue and can her Babe, for today is one of America's greatest Folk Legend's day.

Monday, June 29th 2009

Camera Day
Bring your camera with you today and take some photos of things you normally wouldn't.
Rocket Day

July

Wednesday, July 1st 2009

Build A Scarecrow Day
Get some old clothes, some straw, and build yourself a Scarecrow

Friday, July 3rd 2009

Stay Out Of The Sun Day
Do just as it says, don't go outdoors, stay out of the sun.

Saturday, July 4th 2009

National Country Music Day
If you like it or not, be sure to listen to some country music today.

Monday, July 6th 2009

National Fried Chicken Day
Eat Fried Chicken like it was going out of style today

Tuesday, July 7th 2009

National Strawberry Sundae Day

Wednesday, July 8th 2009

Video Games Day
Get some tokens and head down to the local arcade.

Thursday, July 9th 2009

National Sugar Cookie Day

Saturday, July 11th 2009

National Slurpee Day
Free Slurpees today!

Sunday, July 12th 2009

International Town Criers Day
Hear Ye, Hear Ye, today is the day for all town criers
National Pecan Pie Day

Monday, July 13th 2009

Embrace your geekness Day
G0 ah3ad, u know u want 2

Friday, July 17th 2009

Shark Awareness Day
Be on the lookout for the dreaded land-shark, they strike today

Saturday, July 18th 2009

National Ice Cream Day
Have a big bowl of your favorite Ice Cream today.

Tuesday, July 21st 2009

National Tug-Of-War Tournament Day
Call-up some friends and get pullin' to see which team wins

Thursday, July 23rd 2009

Ice Cream Cone Day
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
Less than a week after national ice cream day, have another bowl, but make sure this one's Vanilla.

Saturday, July 25th 2009

Merry-Go-Round Day
Get out to the fair and play on the merry-go-round today
Sysadmin Day
Give something back to the system administrators and find a way to show your thanks

Tuesday, July 28th 2009

National Drive-Thru Day
Take a spin to your favourite fast-food restaurant and use the drive-thru, that's what its for
National Milk Chocolate Day

Thursday, July 30th 2009

National Cheesecake Day
Have some cheesecake today, but be sure it's plain, there are several other speciality cheesecake related holidays

August

Monday, August 3rd 2009

National Watermelon Day
Eat a watermelon and see how far you can spit the seeds.

Wednesday, August 5th 2009

National Mustard Day
Be sure to put mustard on everything you eat today

Friday, August 7th 2009

Hamburger Day
quarter-pounder, with or without cheese, what ever suits your fancy!
Sea Serpent Day
Today honours all Sea Serpents past and present

Sunday, August 9th 2009

National Polka Festival
Break out that Polka music and have a listen

Sunday, August 16th 2009

Bratwurst Festival
Hold your own Bratwurst festival around the BBQ
Watermelon Day
Eat some watermelon and see how far you can spit the seeds!

Monday, August 17th 2009

National Thriftshop Day
Either donate or buy something from a thriftshop today.
Sandcastle Day
Get out to the beach and build a sandcastle

Wednesday, August 19th 2009

Potato Day
Treasure the Potato. Maybe have some for dinner or make a potato clock?
Root Beer Float Day
Get some vanilla ice cream and drink yourself silly

Thursday, August 20th 2009

National Radio Day
Turn off that TV and listen to some Radio.

Sunday, August 23rd 2009

National Spongecake Day

Tuesday, August 25th 2009

Soy Bean Day
Soybeans are the only bean that contain the same proteins as meat - plus immune system builders.

Thursday, August 27th 2009

International Kitchen Garden Day
Kitchen Garden Day is an annual, decentralized celebration of food produced on a human-scale. It is an opportunity for people around the world to gather in their gardens with members of their local community to celebrate fresh food.

Saturday, August 29th 2009

Pony Express Day

Sunday, August 30th 2009

National Toasted Marshmallow Day
Find a fire and toast S'Mores

September

Tuesday, September 1st 2009

Cherry Popover Day

Wednesday, September 2nd 2009

National Beheading Day
Hopefully, today is NOT your day

Thursday, September 3rd 2009

Skyscraper Day
Go to the top floor of the highest Skyscraper you can and enjoy the view

Friday, September 4th 2009

Newspaper Carrier Day
Do you ever think how early they get up to deliver you morning paper?

Saturday, September 5th 2009

Be Late for Something Day
Punctuality is over-rated today

Sunday, September 6th 2009

Read A Book Day
Pick-up a short book and read or read it to someone else.

Monday, September 7th 2009

National Thylacine Day
The last captive thylacine, possibly the last in the world, died in the Hobart Zoo, Australia on September 7, 1936
Neither Snow Nor Rain Day
Today is a day to celebrate good weather

Tuesday, September 8th 2009

International Literacy Day
Why not read a book today? or teach someone to read.

Wednesday, September 9th 2009

Teddy Bear Day

Thursday, September 10th 2009

Swap Ideas Day
Why not trade ideas with someone else today, you'll be glad you did

Friday, September 11th 2009

National Hot Cross Buns Day
National Neighborhood Day

Saturday, September 12th 2009

National Grandparents Day

Sunday, September 13th 2009

Defy Superstition Day
Test your luck and walk under a ladder, or do something equally foolish today
Fortune Cookie Day
Today you MUST believe the fortune exactly
Helicopter Day
Learn alit about the helicopter today, you'll be glad you did.

Monday, September 14th 2009

National Cream-Filled Doughnut Day

Tuesday, September 15th 2009

Felt Hat Day
If you've got a felt hat wear it proud today

Wednesday, September 16th 2009

Collect Rocks Day
Pick-up a nice rock and start collecting them
National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
National Play-doh Day
Break out the modelling clay and sculpt something today

Thursday, September 17th 2009

National Apple Dumpling Day

Saturday, September 19th 2009

International Talk Like A Pirate Day
RrrRrrrRrRrRrRrrRrrrrr!!!
National Butterscotch Pudding Day

Sunday, September 20th 2009

National Student Day
This day is to honour students

Monday, September 21st 2009

Elephant Appreciation Day
Buy some peanuts for your favourite elephant
International Banana Festival
Have a banana and be amazed at its goodness
Miniature Golf Day
Get out and play some crazy golf today
World Gratitude Day
Thank someone today for all they have done

Tuesday, September 22nd 2009

Dear Diary Day
When was the last time you wrote something in your Diary or blog?
Elephant Day
Hannibal crossed the Alps with Elephants, what other amazing things are they capable of?

Wednesday, September 23rd 2009

Checkers Day
Red or Black? play a game of checkers today with a friend

Thursday, September 24th 2009

National Cherries Jubilee Day

Friday, September 25th 2009

National Comic Book Day
National Crabmeat Newberg Day

Saturday, September 26th 2009

European Day of Languages
Today was set by the Council of Europe to celebrate linguistic diversity, plurlingualism, and lifelong language learning.
National Pancake Day
Why not eat pancakes for every meal today... or maybe just breakfast

Sunday, September 27th 2009

World Tourism Day
Today the world is on Holiday, be sure to lock your doors

Monday, September 28th 2009

National Strawberry Cream Pie Day

October

Thursday, October 1st 2009

World Vegetarian Day
Why not try going vegetarian just for one day and if you are vegetarian, convince someone else for one day

Friday, October 2nd 2009

Calendar of Bizarre American Holidays
Pumpkin Day

Saturday, October 3rd 2009

National Computing Day
Today honours all aspects of computing

Sunday, October 4th 2009

National Golf Day
Play a round of 18 today and relax and if you can't play, try Mini-Golf instead
Ten-Four Day
Breaker, Breaker, what's your handle?

Monday, October 5th 2009

Long Walk Day
When was the last time you took a nice long walk and enjoyed the experience?
National Apple Betty Day
World Teachers Day

Tuesday, October 6th 2009

National Frugal Fun Day
National Storytelling Festival
Get people to gather around in a circle and tell them all a tall tale today

Wednesday, October 7th 2009

Bathtub Day
Take a bath instead of a shower today

Friday, October 9th 2009

Leif Erickson Day
It honors Leif Erikson, who led the first Europeans believed to have set foot on North American soil.
National Poetry Day
Write yourself a little poem today or read on for fun.

Saturday, October 10th 2009

National Angel Food Cake Day
Tonight have a little Angel Food Cake for dessert
Tuxedo Day

Sunday, October 11th 2009

National Sausage Pizza Day

Tuesday, October 13th 2009

National Peanut Festival
George Washington Carver, Jr invented over 100 uses for the peanut, why not use one today

Wednesday, October 14th 2009

John Peel Day
World Standards Day
ISO standards for all!

Thursday, October 15th 2009

National Grouch Day

Friday, October 16th 2009

Dictionary Day
Open a dictionary today, learn a new word and use it in conversation
Reptile Awareness Day
Are you aware of our cold-blooded friends?
World Food Day

Sunday, October 18th 2009

Long Distance Day
No Beard Day
Shave off the beard and start a new.

Monday, October 19th 2009

Electricity Day
Be glad you have it, otherwise you wouldn't be looking at this list

Tuesday, October 20th 2009

Shampoo Day

Thursday, October 22nd 2009

INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY
Remember to leave the caps lock locked today.
Used Car Day

Friday, October 23rd 2009

Canning Day
Mole Day

Saturday, October 24th 2009

National Bologna Day
Take back your time day
An initiative to challenge the epidemic of overwork, over-scheduling and time famine that now threatens our health, our families and relationships, our communities and our environment.
United Nations Day
The anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter on 24 October 1945

Sunday, October 25th 2009

National Greasy Foods Day

Tuesday, October 27th 2009

National Potato Day

Wednesday, October 28th 2009

Make a Difference Day
Simply smiling or saying hello can make a difference.

Thursday, October 29th 2009

Internet Day
Be thankful for internet, send someone an email today
Oatmeal Day

Friday, October 30th 2009

Buy-A-Doughnut Day
Why not start your day today with a Doughnut?
National Candy Corn Day
National Tell A Story Day
An national Storytelling Festival Event.

Saturday, October 31st 2009

National Caramel Apple Day

November

Sunday, November 1st 2009

National Author's Day
Decide to become and author and write something today
World Vegan Day

Monday, November 2nd 2009

Deviled Eggs Day
Plan Your Epitaph Day
It's never to early to plan what you want on your tombstone

Tuesday, November 3rd 2009

Sandwich Day
for breakfast, lunch, or diner, nothing could be better than a sandwich

Wednesday, November 4th 2009

Waiting for the Barbarians Day
Stand around and await the inevitable today

Thursday, November 5th 2009

Guy Fawkes Day
Remember, Remember the fifth of November ...

Friday, November 6th 2009

National Nachos Day
Have some Nachos for Lunch today
Saxophone Day
Listen or play the saxophone today

Saturday, November 7th 2009

National Bittersweet Chocolate With Almonds Day
Notary Public Day
Have something Noterised today

Wednesday, November 11th 2009

Air Day
Be happy we have breathable air

Thursday, November 12th 2009

National Indian Pudding Day
Take a Model Train to Work Day
Choo choo, be wary of the Old 97!

Saturday, November 14th 2009

National American Teddy Bear Day

Sunday, November 15th 2009

National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
Check all those expiration dates and bin anything that smells.
National Spicy Hermit Day

Monday, November 16th 2009

Button Day
Don as much flare as possible today, for it is button day.

Tuesday, November 17th 2009

Homemade Bread Day
Spend some time to bake a loaf of bread today. You will be glad you did.

Thursday, November 19th 2009

Have a Bad Day Day
Everyone is allowed to have a bad day, hopefully not at the same time!
World Toilet Day
The U.N. estimates that for every $1 that goes to improving sanitation, it saves more than $9 in lost productivity, health costs, and economic development.

Sunday, November 22nd 2009

Start Your Own Country Day
Think-up a catchy name and declare your independence.

Monday, November 23rd 2009

Cashews Day
Grab a bag of cashews and eat away.

Tuesday, November 24th 2009

Use Even If Seal Is Broken Day
Go ahead, it's still good!

Sunday, November 29th 2009

Square Dance Day
Swing your partner round and round.

Monday, November 30th 2009

Stay at Home Because You're Well Day
Why not use up some of those sick days and stay at home because your well

December

Friday, December 4th 2009

National Cookie Day
Wear Brown Shoes Day
Before leaving the house, remember to put on your best brown shoes today.

Saturday, December 5th 2009

Day of the Ninja
In retaliation for Talk like a Pirate day, all the Ninjas band together

Sunday, December 6th 2009

National Gazpacho Day
Enjoy a bowl of cold vegetable soup

Monday, December 7th 2009

Cotton Candy Day

Tuesday, December 8th 2009

National Brownie Day

Saturday, December 12th 2009

Poinsettia Day

Tuesday, December 15th 2009

Esperanto Day
Today is Dr. L. L. Zamenhof's birthday, the creator of Esperanto
National Lemon Cupcake Day
Lemon Cupcakes for dessert or for the meal.

Wednesday, December 16th 2009

National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
Find something, cover it in chocolate, and eat it.

Friday, December 18th 2009

Bake Cookies Day
Take some timeout and bake some fresh cookies today

Saturday, December 19th 2009

National Oatmeal Muffin Day

Sunday, December 20th 2009

Games Day
Have a look in the cupboard for some old games and play one that you haven't in awhile.

Wednesday, December 23rd 2009

Festivus
Festivus the holiday for the rest-iv-us.

Thursday, December 24th 2009

National Eggnog Day
Don't fotget to drink atleast one cup of Eggnog toay

Friday, December 25th 2009

National Pumpkin Pie Day
Have a pumpkin pie today and share it with your friends.

Saturday, December 26th 2009

National Candy Cane Day

Sunday, December 27th 2009

National Fruitcake Day
It's only two days after Christmas, you'd better do something with that fruitcake!

Monday, December 28th 2009

Card Playing Day
Break out the old deck of cards and play a few rounds with some friends or even solitaire alone.

Wednesday, December 30th 2009

National Bicarbonate Of Soda Day

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