The beginning of the year is a great time to think about your annual promotional plan.
- When will you offer themed sales? On traditional nationally celebrated holidays, shopper holidays like Black Friday, themed months or days like October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month or Groundhog Day?
- What e-mails will you send out and why? Monthly updates, new merchandise arrivals, service alerts, secret sales, special discounts or simply leverage a non-traditional holiday as a way to stay top of mind.
- What images or alerts will you post on social media? Promotional offers, photos of the fun happening at your store, community activities you’re involved with?
- What contest will you create to spark engagement or use to collect customer data? Enter to win a shopping spree or share a rating on social media, etc
Create an Annual Promotional Calendar
Timing is one of the most important components in creating a successful promotions program. To maximize profitability, promotional initiatives have to be coordinated, promoted and launched at very specific intervals. If you are planning a summer promotion – such as golf deals, vacation getaway sweepstakes, or summer camp specials – you need to secure these offers weeks, if not months, in advance of your scheduled promotion time. It’s also critical to communicate key timing to your team to ensure they know what the terms and conditions are as well as ensure staffing is appropriate when more customers are likely to visit.
Here are some samples of how promotional calendars have been used.
Wacky, Whimsical, Wonderful… Consider Fun & Unusual Celebrations
Use for consumer promotions or employee engagement
Looking for a reason to communicate with customers or celebrate with your team? Look no further, this list will provide you with creative non-traditional national recognition days for a wide variety of reasons (products, lifestyle and special interest groups).
These national non-traditional holidays also offer companies creative ways to motivate their internal teams. For example, managers could surprise employees on National Pancake Day or have fun internal parties to boost morale on Talk Like A Pirate Day. Special thanks to National Day Calendar and BrownieLocks who compiled a comprehensive list of non-traditional holidays. The list below offers monthly, weekly and daily observations.
January
Monthly Observations
- National Bath Safety Month
- National Blood Donor Month
- National Braille Literacy Month
- National Hobby Month
- Hot Tea Month
- National Oatmeal Month
- National Soup Month
January 1
January 2
- National Science Fiction Day
- National Personal Trainer Awareness Day
- National Buffet Day
- National Cream Puff Day
January 3
January 4
January 5
- National Bird Day
- National Whipped Cream Day
- National Thank God It’s Monday Day – First Monday in January
January 6
January 7
January 8
January 9
January 10
January 11
- National Milk Day
- National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
- National Step in the Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day
January 12
- National Pharmacist Day
- National Curried Chicken Day
- National Marzipan Day
- National Clean Off Your Desk Day – Second Monday in January
January 13
January 14
January 15
January 16
January 17
January 18
January 19
- National Popcorn Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Third Monday in January
January 20
January 21
January 22
January 23
January 24
January 25
January 26
January 27
January 28
January 29
January 30
January 31
February 2015
Monthly Observations
- American Heart Month
- An Affair to Remember Month
- Black History Month
- Canned Food Month
- Creative Romance Month
- Great American Pie Month
- National Cherry Month
- National Children’s Dental Health Month
- National Grapefruit Month
- National Weddings Month
February 1
- National Freedom Day (freedom from slavery)
- National Baked Alaska Day
- National Serpent Day
February 2
February 3
February 4
February 5
February 6
February 7
February 8
February 9
- National Toothache Day
- National Bagel and Lox Day
- National Clean Out Your Computer Day – Second Monday in February
February 10
February 11
- National Make a Friend Day
- National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk day
- National White Shirt Day
- National Shut-In Visitation Day
- National Peppermint Patty Day
February 12
February 13
- National Tortellini Day
- National Blame Someone Else Day (Always First Friday The 13th of The Year
February 14
- National Organ Donor Day
- National Ferris Wheel Day
- National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
- Valentines Day <3
February 15
February 16
- National Almond Day
- National do a Grouch a Favor Day
- President’s Day – Third Monday in February
February 17
February 18
February 19
February 20
February 21
February 22
February 23
February 24
- National Tortilla Chip Day
- Spay Day USA – Last Tuesday of February
February 25
February 26
- National Pistachio Day
- National Tell a Fairy Tale Day
- National Chili Day – Fourth Thursday in February
February 27
February 28
- National Public Sleeping Day
- National Chocolate Souffle Day
- National Floral Design Day
- National Tooth Fairy Day
- Rare Disease Day USA
March
Monthly Observances
- Adopt A Rescued Guinea Pig Month Link
- American Red Cross Month or Red Cross Month Link or Link
- Brain Injury Awareness Month Link
- Child Life Month Link
- Colic Awareness Month
- Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month(Different sponsor from National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month)
- Credit Education Month
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Month Link
- Deaf History Month(3/13 to 4/15)
- Employee Spirit Month
- Endometriosis Month Link
- Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science & Engineering Month Link
- Honor Society Awareness Month Link
- Humorists Are Artists Month
- International Expect Success Month Link
- International Ideas Month
- International Listening Awareness Month
- International Mirth Month
- International Women’s Month: Link
- Irish-American Heritage Month
- Mad for Plaid Month
- Music In Our Schools Month Link
- National Athletic Training Month Link
- National Caffeine Awareness Month
- National Craft Month Link
- National Ethics Awareness Month
- National Frozen Food Month Link
- National Kidney Month
- National Kite Month (3/28-5/3)
- National March Into Literacy Month
- National Nutrition Month
- National Peanut Month
- National Social Work Month Link
- National Umbrella Month
- National Women’s History Month
- Optimism Month
- Poison Prevention Awareness Month
- Save Your Vision Month
- Small Press Month Link
- Supply Management Month
- Women’s History Month
- Youth Art Month
- National Week of The Ocean Festival Sea-son: 3/13 – 6/8
Weekly Observances
- National Cheerleading Week: 1-7
- National Ghostwriters Week: 1-7
- National Write A Letter of Appreciation Week: 1-7
- Universal Human Beings Week: 1-7 Link
- National Consumer Protection Week: 1-7
- National Pet Sitters Week: 1-7 Link
- National Procrastination Week: 1-7
- National Schools Social Work Week: 1-7
- National Severe Storm Preparedness Week: 1-7 Link
- National Sleep Awareness Week: 1-7
- National Words Matter Week: 1-7
- Professional Pet Sitters Week: 1-7
- Read an E-Book Week: 1-7
- Return The Borrowed Books Week: 1-7
- Save Your Vision Week: 1-7
- Severe Weather Preparedness Week: 1-7
- Telecommuter Appreciation Week: 1-7 Link (Always Week that has Alexander Graham Bell’s Birthday 3/2)
- Women in Construction Week: 1-7
- Newspaper in Education Week: 2-6
- National School Breakfast Week: 2-6
- Share A Story – Shape A Future Week: 2-6
- Women of Aviation Worldwide Week: 2-8(From Monday before 3/8 to Sunday after.)
- National Money Show: 5-7
- Festival of Owls Week: 6-8(First Full Week)
- Universal Women’s Week: 8-14 Link
- National Agriculture Week: 8-13
- Teen Tech Week: 8-14
- Girl Scout Week: 8-14 Link (Always the week with March 12)
- American Council on Education: 14-17 Link
- National YoYo and Skills Toys Days: 14-22
- American Chocolate Week: 15-21 (Always 3rd Full Week) Link
- Campfire USA Birthday Week: 15-21(3rd Full Week)
- Health Information Professionals Week: 15-21 Link
- National Animal Poison Prevention Week: 15-21 (3rd Full Week)
- National Inhalant and Poisons Awareness Week: 15-21
- Termite Awareness Week: 15-21
- International Brain Awareness Week: 16-22
- Shakespeare Week: 16-22
- Flood Safety Awareness Week: 16-20 Link
- Act Happy Week: 16-22 (Starts on 3rd Monday)
- Wellderly Week: 16-22 (3rd Mon-Sun Week)
- Wildlife Week: 16-21
- World Folktales & Fables Week: 16-22
- Sherlock Holmes Weekend: 20-22 (also Nov. 6-8)
- International Tree Climbing Days: 21-22 Link
- Tsunami Awareness Week: 22-28 Link
- Pediatric Nurse Practioner Week: 22-28
- National Cleaning Week: 22-28 (Last Week)
- National Youth Violence Prevention Week: 23-27 Link(formerly in April)
- Meat Free Week: 23-29
- International Listening Weekend: 26-28
- American Crossword Puzzle Days: 27-29
- NanoDays: 28-4/5 Link
- National Week of the Ocean: 29-4/4 Link
March 1
- National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
- National Fruit Compote Day
- National Horse Protection Day
- National Pig Day
March 2
- National Old Stuff Day
- National Banana Cream Pie Day
- National Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day) – If on Weekend, Moves to Closest School Day
March 3
- National Anthem Day
- National I Want You to be Happy Day
- National Cold Cuts Day
- National Mulled Wine Day
March 4
March 5
March 6
- National Dentist’s Day
- National Frozen Food Day
- National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
- National Oreo Cookie Day
- National Day of Unplugging – First Friday in March
- National Employee Appreciation Day – First Friday in March
- National Salesperson Day – First Friday in March
March 7
March 8
- National Peanut Cluster Day
- National Proofreading Day
- Return of Daylight Savings – Second Sunday in March
March 9
- National Barbie Day
- National Crabmeat Day
- National Meatball Day
- National Get Over it Day
- National Napping Day – Day after Return of Daylight Savings Day
March 10
- National Mario Day
- National Blueberry Popover Day
- National Pack Your Lunch Day
- National Women and Girls HIV ? AIDS Awareness Day
March 11
- National Johnny Appleseed Day
- National Worship of Tools Day
- National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day
- National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day – Second Wednesday in March
March 12
March 13
- National Good Samaritan Day
- National Earmuff Day
- National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day
- National Coconut Torte Day
- National K9 Veterans Day
- National Jewel Day
March 14
- National Potato Chip Day
- National Pi Day
- National Learn About Butterflies Day
- National Children’s Craft Day
March 15
March 16
- National Freedom of Information Day
- National Everything You Do is Right Day
- National Artichoke Hearts Day
March 17
March 18
- National Awkward Moments Day
- National Oatmeal Cookie Day
- National Sloppy Joe Day
- National Biodiesel Day
- National Supreme Sacrifice Day
- National Kick Butts Day – Changes Annually
- National Ag Day – Changes Annually
March 19
- National Poultry Day
- National Chocolate Caramel Day
- National Let’s Laugh Day
- National Certified Nurses Day
March 20
March 21
- National Common Courtesy Day
- National Single Parents Day
- National Fragrance Day
- National California Strawberry Day
- National French Bread Day
- National Quilting Day – Third Saturday in March
March 22
March 23
- National Chip and Dip Day
- National Near Miss Day
- National Melba Toast Day
- National Puppy Day – Typically celebrated on March 23rd, however observed on a Friday or Monday when falling on a weekend
March 24
- National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
- National American Diabetes Association Alert Day – Fourth Tuesday of March
March 25
- National Lobster Newburg Day
- National Medal of Honor Day
- National Toliken Reading Day
- Manatee Appreciation Day – Last Wednesday of March
March 26
March 27
March 28
March 29
March 30
- National Take a Walk in the Park Day
- National I Am in Control Day
- National Doctors Day
- National Pencil Day
- National Turkey Neck Soup Day
March 31
- National Tater Day
- National Bunsen Burner Day
- National Clams on the Half Shell Day
- World Backup Day
- National Education and Sharing Day – Changes Annually (11th of Nissan in the Israel Calendar)
April
Monthly Observations
- National Autism Awareness Month
- National Humor Month
- International Guitar Month
- Keep America Beautiful Month
- Lawn and Garden Month
- National Poetry Month
- National Pecan Month
- National Welding Month
- Records and Information Management Month
- Stress Awareness Month
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 1st
- National One Cent Day
- National Sourdough Bread Day
- April Fools Day
- SAAM Day of Action
- National Walking Day – First Wednesday in April
April 2nd
- National Reconciliation Day
- National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
- National Ferret Day
- Childhelp National Day of Hope
April 3rd
April 4th
- National Walk Around Things Day
- National Hug a Newsman Day
- National School Librarian Day
- National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day
April 5th
- National Go For Broke Day
- National Caramel Day
- National Read a Road Map Day
- National Raisin Spice Day
- National Love Our Children Day
- National Deep Dish Pizza Day
April 6th
- National Sorry Charlie Day
- National Caramel Popcorn Day
- National Student-Athlete Day
- National Teflon Day
April 7th
April 8th
April 9th
- National Cherish an Antique Day
- National Name Yourself Day
- National Winston Churchill Day
- National Chinese Almond Cookie Day
- National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
April 10th
- National Encourage a Young Writer Day
- National Siblings Day
- National Cinnamin Crescent Day
- National Alcohol Screening Day
- National Farm Animals Day
April 11th
- National Barber Shop Quartet Day
- National Submarine Day
- National Teach Children to Save Day
- National Eight Track Tape Day
- National Pet Day
- National Cheese Fondue Day
April 12th
April 13th
April 14th
- National Reach as High as You Can Day
- National Pan American Day
- National Ex Spouse Day
- National Dolphin Day
- National Pecan Day
April 15th
- National Tax Day
- National Take a Wild Guess Day
- National Rubber Eraser Day
- National Titanic Remembrance Day
- National Glazed Spiral Ham Day
- National Library Workers Day
- National Bookmobile Day – Changes Annually
April 16th
- National Eggs Benedict Day
- National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day
- National Healthcare Decisions Day
- National High Five Day – Third Thursday in April
- National Support Teen Literature Day – Thursday of National Library Week
April 17th
- National Bat Appreciation Day
- National Ellis Island Family History Day
- National Haiku Poetry Day
- National Cheeseball Day
- National Day of Silence – Date Changes Each Year
April 18th
- National Lineman Appreciation Day
- National Columnists Day
- National Paul Revere Day
- National Poem In Your Pocket Day
- National Animal Crackers Day
- National Auctioneers Day – Third Saturday in April
April 19th
- National Hang Out Day
- National Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day
- National Garlic Day
- National Amaretto Day
April 20th
April 21st
April 22nd
- National Earth Day
- National Girl Scout Leaders Day
- National Jelly Bean Day
- National Administrative Professionals Day – Wednesday on Last Full Week in April
April 23rd
- National Talk Like Shakespeare Day
- National Picnic Day
- National Take a Chance Day
- National Cherry Cheesecake Day
- National Lost Dogs Awareness Day
- National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day – Fourth Thursday in April
April 24th
- National Pigs in a Blanket Day
- National Arbor Day – Last Friday in April
- National Hairball Awareness Day – Last Friday in April
April 25th
- National Telephone Day
- National East Meets West Day
- National Zucchini Bread Day
- National DNA Day
- National Hug a Plumber Day
- National Sense of Smell Day – Last Saturday in April
April 26th
- National Audubon Day
- National Richter Scale Day
- National Kids and Pets Day
- National Pretzel Day
- National Rebuilding Day
- National Help a Horse Day
- National Pet Parents Day – Last Sunday in April
April 27th
April 28th
April 29th
April 30th
- National Honesty Day
- National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
- National Bugs Bunny Day
- National Hairstylist Appreciation Day
- National Oatmeal Cookie Day
- National Raisin Day
- *National Scarcoidosis Day*
May
Monthly Observations
- Date Your Mate Month
- Foster Care Month
- National Barbecue Month
- National Bike Month
- National Blood Pressure Month
- National Hamburger Month
- National Photograph Month
- National Recommitment Month
- National Salad Month
- Older Americans Month
May 1st
- National Loyalty Day
- National Mother Goose Day
- National Chocolate Parfait Day
- National Space Day – First Friday in May
- Law Day
- Silver Star Service Banner Day
May 2nd
- National Truffle Day
- *National Life Insurance Day*
- National Scrapbook Day – First Saturday in May
- National Homebrew Day – First Saturday in May
May 3rd
- National Lumpy Rug Day
- National Garden Meditation Day
- National Specially-Able Pets Day
- National Two Different Colored Shoes Day
- National Paranormal Day
- National Chocolate Custard Day
- National Raspberry Pop Over Day
- National Infertility Survival Day – Sunday Before Mother’s Day
- Join Hands Day
May 4th
- National Star Wars Day
- National Weather Observers Day
- National Renewal Day
- National Orange Juice Day
- National Candied Orange Peel Day
- National Melanoma Monday – First Monday in May
- Bird Day
May 5th
May 6th
- National Nurses Day
- National Beverage Day
- National Crepe Suzette Day
- National Teacher Appreciation Day
- National School Nurse Day – Wednesday of National Nurses Week
May 7th
- National Paste Up Day
- National Barrier Awareness Day
- National Bike to School Day
- National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
- National Day of Prayer – First Thursday in May
- National Day of Reason – First Thursday in May
May 8th
- National Coconut Cream Pie Day
- National Have A Coke Day
- National Military Spouse Appreciation Day – Friday Before Mother’s Day
- National Provider Appreciation Day – Friday Before Mother’s Day
May 9th
- National Lost Sock Memorial Day
- National Moscato Day
- National Butterscotch Brownie Day
- National Miniature Golf Day – Second Saturday in May
- National Babysitter’s Day Saturday before Mother’s Day
- National Birth Mother’s Day – Saturday before Mother’s Day
- Cornelia De Lange Syndrome Awareness Day Second Saturday in May
- Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day – Second Saturday in May
May 10th
- National Shrimp Day
- National Train Day
- Mother’s Day – Second Sunday in May
May 11th
May 12th
- National Limerick Day
- National Odometer Day
- National Nutty Fudge Day
- National Women’s Checkup Day
- National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
May 13th
- National Frog Jumping Day
- National Apple Pie Day
- National Fruit Cocktail Day
- National Receptionists Day – Second Wednesday in May
- National Third Shift Workers Day – Second Wednesday in May
May 14th
May 15th
- National Police Officers Memorial Day
- National Chocolate Chip Day
- National Nylon Stocking Day
- National Endangered Species Day – Third Friday in May
- National Defense Transportation Day – Third Friday in May
- National Pizza Party Day – Third Friday in May
- National Bike to Work Day – Third Friday in May
- NASCAR Day – Third Friday in May
May 16th
- National Love a Tree Day
- National Piercing Day
- National Sea Monkey Day
- National Biographer’s Day
- National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day
- National Armed Forces Day – Third Saturday in May
- National Learn to Swim Day – Third Saturday in May
May 17th
May 18th
- National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
- National Visit Your Relatives Day
- National No Dirty Dishes Day
- National Cheese Souffle Day
May 19th
May 20th
- National Be a Millionaire Day
- National Pick Strawberries Day
- National Quiche Lorraine Day
- Emergency Medical Services for Children Day – Wednesday of Emergency Medical Service Week
May 21st
- National American Red Cross Founder’s Day
- National Waitstaff Day
- National Strawberries and Cream Day
- National Memo Day
- World Metrology Day
May 22nd
- National Maritime Day
- National Buy a Musical Instrument Day
- National Vanilla Pudding Day
- National Don’t Fry Day – Friday Before Memorial Day
May 23rd
May 24th
May 25th
- National Missing Children’s Day
- National Tap Dance Day
- National Brown-Bag It Day
- National Wine Day
- National Memorial Day – Last Monday in May
May 26th
May 27
- National Cellophane Tape Day
- National Grape Popsicle Day
- National Senior Health & Fitness Day – Last Wednesday in May
May 28th
May 29
- National Paperclip Day
- National Coq Au Vin Day
- National Heat Awareness Day – Last Friday in May
May 30th
May 31
June
Monthly Observations
- Aquarium Month
- Candy Month
- Dairy Month
- Fight the Filthy Fly Month
- Gay Pride Month
- National Accordion Awareness Month
- National Adopt a Cat Month
- National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
- Rose Month
- Turkey Lovers Month
June 1st
- National Heimlich Maneuver Day
- National Go Barefoot Day
- National Say Something Nice Day
- National Penpal Day
- National Hazelnut Cake Day
June 2nd
- National Rocky Road Day
- National Bubba Day
- National Leave The Office Early Day -unless June 2nd falls on a weekend, at which time it would be acknowledged on the closest working day
June 3rd
- National Repeat Day
- National Chocolate Macaroons Day
- National Running Day – First Wednesday in June
June 4th
June 5th
- National Gingerbread Day
- National Doughnut Day – First Friday in June
June 6th
- National Gardening Exercise Day
- National Yo-Yo Day
- National Drive In Movie Day
- National Applesauce Cake Day
- National Trails Day – First Saturday in June
June 7th
- National VCR Day
- National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
- National Cancer Survivor’s Day – First Sunday in June
June 8th
June 9th
June 10th
- National Ballpoint Pen Day
- National Iced Tea Day
- National Black Cow Day
- National Herbs and Spices Day
June 11th
June 12th
- National Red Rose Day
- National Jerky Day
- National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
- National Loving Day
- National Career Nurse Assistants Day – First Day of National Career Nurse Assistants Week
June 13th
- *National Rosé Day* – Second Saturday in June
- National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
- National Weed your Garden Day
- National Sewing Machine Day
June 14th
- National Strawberry Short Cake Day
- National Pop Goes the Weasel Day
- National Flag Day
- National Bourbon Day
June 15th
June 16th
June 17th
- National Eat Your Vegetables Day
- National Stewart’s Root Beer Day
- National Apple Strudel Day
- National Cherry Tart Day
June 18th
- National Go Fishing Day
- National Splurge Day
- National Dump the Pump Day – Third Thursday in June
June 19th
- National Martini Day
- National Flip Flop Day – Third Friday in June
June 20th
June 21
June 22nd
June 23
June 24th
June 25th
- National Strawberry Parfait Day
- National Catfish Day
- National Leon Day
- National Bomb Pop Day – Last Thursday in June
- National Handshake Day – Last Thursday in June
June 26th
June 27th
June 28th
- National Paul Bunyan Day
- National Insurance Awareness Day – Now who do you think invented that!?!
June 29th
June 30th
July
Monthly Observations
- National Blueberry Month
- National Anti-Boredom Month
- Unlucky Month for weddings
- National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
- National Hot Dog Month
- National Ice Cream Month
July 1st
- National Postal Worker Day
- National U.S. Postage Stamp Day
- National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day
- National Gingersnap Day
July 2nd
July 3rd
July 4th
- Independence Day (USA)
- National Country Music Day
- National Hillbilly Day
- National Barbecued Spareribs Day
- National Caesar Salad Day
July 5th
July 6th
July 7th
July 8th
July 9th
July 10th
July 11th
- National Cheer Up The Lonely Day
- National Rainier Cherry Day
- National Blueberry Muffin Day
- All American Pet Photo Day
- National Mojito Day
- Collector Car Appreciation Day
July 12th
- National Simplicity Day
- National Different Colored Eyes Day
- National Pecan Pie Day
- Paper Bag Day
- Eat Your Jello Day
July 13th
July 14th
July 15th
- National I Love Horses Day
- National Pet Fire Safety Day
- National Tapioca Pudding Day
July 16th
July 17th
July 18th
- National Caviar Day
- *National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day* – Third Saturday in July
- National Woodie Wagon Day – Third Saturday in July
- Toss Away the “Could Haves” and “Should Haves” Day – Third Saturday in July
July 19th
- National Daiquiri Day
- National Ice Cream Day – Third Sunday in July
July 20th
- National Lollipop Day
- National Get Out of the Dog House Day – Third Monday in July
July 21st
July 22nd
July 23rd
July 24th
- National Tequila Day
- National Drive-Thru Day
- National Cousins Day
- *National Thermal Engineering Day*
July 25th
- National Merry-Go-Round Day
- National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
- National Culinarian’s Day
- National Threading the Needle Day
- National Day of the Cowboy – Changes Annually – currently being researched
- National Dance Day – Last Saturday in July
July 26th
- National Bagelfest Day
- National Coffee Milkshake Day
- National Parent’s Day – Fourth Sunday in July
July 27th
July 28th
July 29th
July 30th
- National Cheesecake Day
- National Father-in-Law Day
- National Chili Dog Day – Last Thursday in July
July 31st
- National Raspberry Cake Day
- National Mutt Day
- National Talk in an Elevator Day – Last Friday in July
- National System Administrators Appreciation Day – Last Friday in July
August
Monthly Observations
- Family Fun Month
- National Catfish Month
- National Eye Exam Month
- National Golf Month
- Peach Month
- Romance Awareness Month
- Water Quality Month
- National Picnic Month
August 1
- National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
- National Girlfriends Day
- National Minority Donor Awareness Day
- Respect for Parents Day
- National Mustard Day – First Saturday in August
- Mead Day – First Saturday in August
August 2
- National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
- National Kids Day – First Sunday in August
- American Family Day – First Sunday in August
- National Friendship Day – First Sunday in August
August 3
August 4
- National Chocolate Chip Day
- National Coast Guard Day
- National Night Out Day – First Tuesday of August
August 5
August 6
August 7
August 8
- National Happiness Happens Day
- National Frozen Custard Day
- National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day
- National Dollar Day
- National Bowling Day – Second Saturday in August
- National Garage Sale Day – Second Saturday in August
August 9
August 10
August 11
August 12
August 13
August 14
- National V-J Day (Victory of Japan Day)
- National Creamsicle Day
August 15
- National V-J Day (Victory of Japan Day)
- National Relaxation Day
- National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
August 16
August 17
August 18
August 19
August 20
August 21
August 22
August 23
- National Ride With The Wind Day
- National Sponge Cake Day
- National Hug Your Boss Day – Changes Annually
August 24
August 25
- National Whiskey Sour Day
- National Kiss and Make Up Day
- National Secondhand Wardrobe Day
- National Banana Split Day
August 26
August 27
August 28
- National Cherry Turnovers Day
- National College Colors Day – First Friday of College School Year
August 29
August 30
August 31
September
Monthly Observations
- 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 1
September 2
September 3
September 4
September 5
- National Cheese Pizza Day
- International Bacon Day (Saturday before Labor Day)
- National Lazy Mom’s Day
September 6
September 7
- National Neither Snow Nor Rain Day
- National Grandma Moses Day
- National Acorn Squash Day
- National Salami Day
- National Labor Day – First Monday in September
September 8
- National Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Day
- National Another Look Unlimited Day – Day after Labor Day
- *National Ants on a Log Day* – Second Tuesday in September
September 9
September 10
September 11
- National Make Your Bed Day
- National Hot Cross Bun Day
- Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
- Stand Up To Cancer Day – Second Friday of September
September 12
- National Video Games Day
- National Chocolate Milkshake Day
- National Day of Encouragement
September 13
- National Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day
- National Peanut Day
- National Programmers Day – 256th Day of the Year
- Uncle Sam Day
- National Grandparent’s Day – Sunday after Labor Day
- National Pet Memorial Day – Second Sunday of September
- National Hug Your Hound Day – Second Sunday of September
September 14
- National Cream Filled Donut Day
- National Eat a Hoagie Day
- National National Boss/Employee Exchange Day – Monday after Labor Day
September 15
- National Linguine Day
- National Felt Hat Day
- National Double Cheeseburger Day
- National LGBT Center Awareness Day
- National Creme de Menthe Day
- Google.com Day
- Greenpeace Day
- International Day of Democracy
- International Dot Day
September 16
- National Play-Doh Day
- National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
- National Step Family Day
- Anne Bradstreet Day
- Mayflower Day
- Trail of Tears Commemoration Day
September 17
September 18
- National Cheeseburger Day
- National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
- National Trademen Day – Third Friday of September
- National POW/MIA Recognition Day – Third Friday of September
September 19
- National Butterscotch Pudding Day
- Talk Like A Pirate Day
- Big Whopper Liar Day – Third Saturday of September
- Boys’ and Girls’ Club Day for Kids – Third Saturday of September
- Puppy Mill Awareness Day – Third Saturday of September
- Responsible Dog Ownership Day – Third Saturday of September
- International Eat An Apple Day – Third Saturday of September
- International Coastal Cleanup Day – Third Saturday of September
September 20
- National Punch Day
- Wife Appreciation Day – Third Sunday of September
September 21
September 22
- National Centenarian’s Day
- National White Chocolate Day
- AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
- American Business Women’s Day
- Car Free Day
- Dear Diary Day
- Elephant Appreciation Day
- Hobbit Day
- National Ice Cream Cone Day
- Mabon
- International Day of Radiant Peace
- National Woman Road Warrior Day – Fourth Tuesday of September
- National Voter Registration Day – fourth Tuesday of September
September 23
- National Checkers/Dogs in Politics Day
- National Great American Pot Pie Day
- Celebrate Bi-sexuality Day
- Restless Legs Awareness Day (Different sponsor from the July Weekly Observance)
- Autumnal Equinox – Changes Annually)
September 24
- National Cherries Jubilee Day
- Punctuation Day Link
- Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving
- Innergize Day (Day after the Autumn Equinox)
September 25
September 26
- National Johnny Appleseed Day
- National Shamu the Whale Day
- National Pancake Day
- National Hunting and Fishing Day – Fourth Saturday of September
- National Family Health and Fitness Day USA – Last Saturday of September
- National Public Lands Day – Last Saturday of September
September 27
- National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- National Chocolate Milk Day
- National Crush a Can Day
- National Corned Beef Hash Day
- National Gold Star Mother’s Day – Last Sunday of September
September 28
- National Good Neighbor Day (Used to be on 4th Sunday)
- National Strawberry Cream Pie Day
September 29
September 30
October
Monthly Observations
- Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
- AIDS Awareness Month (President Reagan)
- American Cheese Month
- Antidepressant Death Awareness Month
- Apple Month
- Bat Appreciation Month
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Bullying Prevention Month
- (World) Blindness Awareness Month
- Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month
- Celiac Disease Awareness Month
- Celebrating The Bilingual Child Month
- Children’s Magazine Month
- Church Library Month
- Church Safety and Security Month
- Class Reunion Month
- Co-op Awareness Month
- Cut Out Dissection Month
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Down Syndrome Awareness Month
- Dyslexia Awareness Month
- Eat Better, Eat Together Month
- Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month
- Emotional Wellness Month
- Employee Ownership Month
- Energy Management is a Family Affair-Improve Your Home Month (10/1-3/31/13)
- Fair Trade Month
- Financial Planning Month
- Feral Hog Month or Hog Out Month
- Gay & Lesbian History Month
- German-American Heritage Month
- Global Diversity Awareness Month
- Go Hog Wild – Eat Country Ham
- Halloween Safety Month
- Head Start Awareness Month
- Health Literacy Month
- Home Eye Safety Month
- Italian-American Heritage Month
- International Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month
- International Starman Month
- International Strategic Planning Month
- International Walk To School Month
- Intergeneration Month
- LGBT History Month
- Long Term Care Planning Month
- Month of Free Thought
- National AIDS Awareness Month
- National Animal Safety and Protection Month
- National Arts & Humanities Month
- National Audiology Awareness Month
- National Bake and Decorate Month
- National Book Month
- National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
- National Caramel Month
- National Chili Month
- National Chiropractic Month
- National Cookbook Month
- National Crime Prevention Month
- National Critical Illness Awareness Month
- National Cyber Security Awareness Month
- National Dental Hygiene Month
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month
- National Depression Education & Awareness Month
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month
- National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- National Down Syndrome Month
- National Ergonomics Month
- National Family Sexuality Education Month
- National Field Trip Month
- National “Gain The Inside Advantage” Month
- National Go On A Field Trip Month
- National Kitchen & Bath Month
- National Liver Awareness Month
- National Medical Librarian Month
- National Orthodontic Health Month
- National Physical Therapy Month
- National Popcorn Poppin’ Month
- National Protect Your Hearing Month
- National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
- National Reading Group Month
- National Roller Skating Month
- National RSV Awareness Month
- National Sarcastic Awareness Month
- National Seafood Month
- National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
- National Stamp Collecting Month
- National Toilet Tank Repair Month
- National Window Covering Safety Month
- National Work and Family Month
- National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
- Organize Your Medical Information Month
- Pear and Pineapple Month
- Photographer Appreciation Month
- Pizza Month
- Polish American Heritage Month
- Positive Attitude Month
- Raptor Month
- Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
- Rhizomes and Persimmons Month
- Rhubarb Month
- Right Brainers Rule! Month
- Sausage Month
- Self-Promotion Month
- Spinach Lovers Month
- Squirrel Awareness Month Link (Different Than Squirrel Appreciation Day in January)
- Tackling Hunger Month
- Talk About Prescriptions Month
- Vegetarian Month
- Wishbones for Pets Month (10/15 – 11/30)
- Workplace Politics Awareness Month
- World Menopause Month
Weekly Observations
- Universal Children’s Week: 1-7
- Sukkot: 1-9
- World Dairy Expo: 7-12 (First Tues. – Sunday)
- No Salt Week: 3-10
- Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta: 4-7
- National Storytelling Weekend: 4-6 (1st Full Weekend) ?
- World Space Week: 4-10
- Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend: 5-6
- National Physicians Assistant Week: 6-12
- Emergency Nurses Week: 5-11 (1st Full Week)
- Fire Prevention Week: 6-12
- Great Books Week: 5-11 (1st Full Week)
- Mental Illness Awareness Week: 5-11 (1st Full Week)
- Mystery Series Week: 5-11 (1st Full Week)
- National Carry A Tune Week: 6-12
- National Metric Week: 5-11 (Week always has 10th in it.)
- National Work From Home Week: 5-11 (1st Full Week)
- Nuclear Medicine Week: 5-11 (1st Full Week)
- Customer Service Week: 7-11 (1st Week) ?
- Fall Astronomy Week: 7-13
- Financial Planning Week: 6-12 (1st Mon-Sun Week)
- Kids’ Goal Setting Week: 7-11
- Spinning & Weaving Week: 7-13
- World Rainforest Week: 7-13
- Take Your Medicine Americans Week: 10-16
- Great American Beer Festival: 10-12
- Bullying Bystanders Unite Week: 19-25 (Third Full Week)
- Earth Science Week: 12-18 (Always 2nd Full Week)
- Freedom From Bullies Week: 12-18 (2nd Full Week)
- Getting The World To Beat A Path To Your Door Week: 13-19
- National Chestnut Week: 12-18 (2nd Full Week)
- National Food Bank Week: 12-18 (Week Always Has 16th in it, World Food Day)
- Teen Read Week: 13-19
- YWCA Week Without Violence: 12-18 (Second Full Week)
- National School Lunch Week: 13-17 (Starts on 2nd Monday)
- YWCA Week Without Violence: 14-20
- Food & Drug Interactions and Awareness Week: 17-24
- Freedom of Speech Week: 19-25 (3rd Full Week)
- Medical Assistants Recognition Week: 19-25 (3rd Full Week) Link
- National Character Counts Week: 20-26
- National Chemistry Week: 20-26
- National Forest Products Week: 19-25 (Starts Third Sunday)
- National Friends of Libraries Week: 19-25 (Third Full Week)
- National Hospital and Health-System Pharmacy Week: 20-26
- National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: 19-25 (Always Third week)
- National Massage Therapy Week: 19-25 (Last Full Week)
- National Respiratory Care Week: 19-25 (last full week)
- National Save For Retirement Week: 19-25 (3rd Full Week)
- Pastoral Care Week: 20-26
- Red Ribbon Week: 19-25 (Last Week)
- Ally Week: 21-25
- Kids Care Week: 10/26 – 11/1 (Always Includes 10/27 Make A Difference Day)
- National School Bus Safety Week: 21-25 (Third Full Week)
- National Nuclear Science Week: 21-25
- Disarmament Week: 24-30
- Peace, Friendship and Good Will Week: 24-30
- Prescription Errors Education & Awareness Week: 24-31
- World Origami Days: 24-11/11
- International Magic Week: 25-31
- Give Wildlife a Brake! Week: 27-11/2
October 1
- National Fire Pup Day
- National Homemade Cookies Day
- National Poetry Day – First Thursday in October
October 2
- National Custodial Workers Day
- National Name Your Car Day
- National Fried Scallops Day
- World Smile Day – First Friday in October
October 3
October 4
October 5
- National Do Something Nice Day
- National Apple Betty Day
- National Child Health Day – First Monday in October
October 6
October 7
October 8
- National Fluffernutter Day
- National Pierogy Day
- National Emergency Nurses Day – Second Wednesday in October
- National Stop Bullying Day – Second Wednesday in October
- National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work/School Day – Second Wednesday in October
- American Touch Tag Day
October 9
October 10
October 11
- National Sausage Pizza Day
- National Coming Out Day
- General Pulaski Memorial Day
- National Chess Day – Second Saturday in October
- National Costume Swap Day – Second Saturday in October
October 12
- National Free Thought Day
- National Farmers Day
- National Gumbo Day
- Clergy Appreciation Day (or Pastor Appreciation Day or Ministry Appreciation Day)(No official sponsor) – Second Sunday in October
October 13
- National Train Your Brain Day
- National Yorkshire Pudding Day
- National Kick Butt Day – Second Monday in October
- Native American Day – Second Monday in October
- Navy Birthday
- Columbus Day – Second Monday in October
October 14
- National Dessert Day
- Be Bald and Be Free Day
- National Fossil Day – On Wednesday of Second Full Week in October
October 15
- National I Love Lucy Day
- National Cake Decorating Day
- National Grouch Day
- National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
- National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
- National White Cane Safety Day
- International Day of Rural Women
- National Get Smart About Credit Day – Third Thursday in October
- Get to Know Your Customers Day – Third Thursday of Each Quarter (January, April, July, October)
October 16
- National Liqueur Day
- National Dictionary Day
- National Feral Cat Day
- National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day
- Boss’s Day (or National Boss’s Day) – Annually Oct. 16. Unless if falls on a weekend. Then it’s the closest workday.
- Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity
- Department Store Day
- World Food Day
- National Mammography Day – Third Friday in October
October 17
- National Edge Day
- National Mulligan Day
- National Pasta Day
- – biennial, even years
- Black Poetry Day
- National Sweetest Day – Third Saturday in October
October 18
October 19
- National Seafood Bisque Day
- National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day – Third Monday in October
October 20
October 21
- National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
- National Reptile Awareness Day
- Hagfish Day – Third Wednesday of October
- Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce – Third Wednesday in October
- Medical Assistants Recognition Day – On Wednesday of Third Full Week in October
October 22
October 23
- National Boston Cream Pie Day
- National Mole Day
- National TV Talk Show Host Day (Johnny Carson’s birthday)
- Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano Day
- IPod Day
October 24
- National Food Day
- National Bologna Day
- United Nations Day
- World Development Information Day
- National Make A Difference Day – Fourth Saturday in October
October 25
- National Greasy Food Day
- Sourest Day
- World Pasta Day
- Chucky, The Notorious Killer Doll Day
- International Bandanna Day
- International Artists Day
- National Mother-in-Law Day – Fourth Sunday in October
October 26
October 27
October 28
October 29
October 30
- National Candy Corn Day
- *National Speak Up For Service Day
- National Pharmacy Buyer Day – On Friday of Last Full Week in October
- National Breadstix (Bread Sticks) Day – Last Friday in October
- National Frankenstien Day – Last Friday in October
October 31
- National Caramel Apple Day
- National Knock-Knock Jokes Day
- National Magic Day
- Girl Scout Founder’s Day
- Halloween
November
Monthly Observations
- Adopt A Senior Pet Month
- American & National Diabetes Month
- American Indian Heritage Month (See also August)
- Aviation History Month
- Banana Pudding Lovers Month
- Diabetic Eye Disease Month
- Epilepsy Awareness Month
- Family Stories Month
- Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month
- Greens and Plantains Month
- Historic Bridge Awareness Month
- International Drum (Percussion) Month
- Lung Cancer Awareness Month
- Movember
- MADD’s Tie One On For Safety Holiday Campaign (11/16-12/31)
- Military Family Appreciation Month
- National Adoption Month
- National PPSI AIDS Awareness Month
- National Alzheimer’s Disease Month
- National COPD Month
- National Family Caregivers Month
- National Georgia Pecan Month
- National Home Care & Hospice Month
- National Impotency Month
- National Inspirational Role Models Month
- National Life Writing Month
- National Long-term Care Awareness Month
- National Marrow Awareness Month
- National Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Awareness & Appreciation Month
- National Native American Heritage Month
- National Family Literacy Month
- National Novel Writing Month
- National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
- National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
- National Pomegranate Month
- National PPSI Aids Awareness Month
- National Roasting Month
- National Scholarship Month
- Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
- Plum and Pomegranate Month
- Prematurity Awareness Month
- PTA Healthy Lifestyles Month
- Spinach and Squash Month
- Sweet Potato Awareness Month (See also February)
- NoSHAVEmber (US – Beard Month or Movember (Australia – Moustache Month )
- Vegan Month Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month
Weekly Observances
- Sherlock Holmes Weekend: 1-3 (Also March 15-17)
- National Fig Week: 1-7
- National Patient Accessibility Week: 1-7
- World Communication Week: 1-7
- Health Information and Technology Week: 3-9
- International Fraud Awareness Week: 3-9
- National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week: 3-9
- National Nurse Practioner’s Week: 3-9
- National Rad Tech Week: 3-9
- Give Wildlife A Brake! Week: 4-8 Link (First Week)
- Intimate Apparel Week: 4-8 (Feb. 4-8, May 6-10, Aug. 5-9, Nov. 4-8)
- Dear Santa Letter Week: 7-13
- Pursuit of Happiness Week: 7-13
- Geography Awareness Week: 9-15 (2nd Full Week)
- National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week: 10-16
- National Global Entrepreneurship Week: 10-16 ((2nd Week M-Sun.)
- World Kindness Week: 11-17
- National Young Reader’s Week: 11-15 (2nd Full Week)
- National Donor Sabath: 14-16 (The Fri.Sat.Sun. 2 Weeks Before Thanksgiving)
- American Education Week: 16-22 (Always Week Before Thanksgiving)
- National Book Awareness Week: 18-23
- National Farm-City Week: 22-28 (Week Always Ends on Thanksgiving Day)
- Better Conversation Week: 24-30
- Church/State Separation Week: 24-30
- National Bible Week: 23-29 (Sunday before Thanksgiving)
- National Family Week: 24-30
- National Game & Puzzle Week: 24-30
- National Deal Week: 27-12/4 (Week begins on the Wed. aka day before Thanksgiving)
November 1
- National Authors’ Day
- National Family Literacy Day
- National Cook For Your Pets Day
- National Vinegar Day
- National Deep Fried Clams Day
November 2
- National Deviled Egg Day
- Daylight Saving Time Ends – First Sunday in November
November 3
November 4
- National Chicken Lady Day
- National Candy Day
- Traffic Directors Day – Except if it falls on a weekend, then it’s the following Monday
November 5
November 6
- National Nachos Day
- National Men Make Dinner Day (Must Cook. No BBQ Allowed! 🙂 – First Thursday in November
- Saxophone Day
November 7
November 8
November 9
November 10
November 11
November 12
November 13
November 14
November 15
- National Bundt (Pan) Day
- National Philanthropy Day
- National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
- National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day
- National Raisin Bran Cereal Day
- America Recycles Day
November 16
November 17
November 18
November 19
- National Carbonated Beverage With Caffeine Day
- National Play Monopoly Day
- National Educational Support Professionals Day – Wednesday of American Education Week
November 20
- National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
- National Absurdity Day
- Great American Smokeout – Thursday Before Thanksgiving
November 21
November 22
- National Cranberry Relish Day
- National Adoption Day – Saturday Before Thanksgiving
November 23
November 24
November 25
- National Parfait Day
- Blase´Day
- Shopping Reminder Day
- International Day For the Elimination of Violence Against Women Day
November 26
- National Cake Day
- Tie One On Day – Day Before Thanksgiving
November 27
- National Bavarian Cream Pie Day
- National Day of Mourning (Thanksgiving Day Link) – Fourth Thursday in November
- Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November
November 28
- National French Toast Day
- National Day of Listening – Day After Thanksgiving
- National Native American Heritage Day – Day After Thanksgiving
- Turkey-free Thanksgiving ?
- Black Friday – Day After Thanksgiving
- Buy Nothing Day – First Shopping Day After Thanksgiving
- Flossing Day – Day After Thanksgiving
- Maize Day – Day After Thanksgiving
- You’re Welcomegiving Day – Day After Thanksgiving
November 29
- Electronic Greetings Day
- Small Business Saturday – Saturday After Thanksgiving
- International Day of Solidarity With The Palestinian People
- International Aura Awareness Day – Saturday After Thanksgiving
November 30
- National Mousse Day
- National Meth Awareness Day
- Computer Security Day
- Stay Home Because You’re Well Day
December
Monthly Observations
- Aids Awareness Month Link
- National Tie Month Link
- National Write A Business Plan Month
- Operation Santa Paws (1-19)
- Safe Toys and Gifts Month
- Universal Human Rights Month Link
- Worldwide Food Service Safety Month
Weekly Observation
- Cookie Cutter Week: 1-7 Link
- Chanukah: 7-14
- National Hand Washing Awareness Week: 7-11 Link (First Week)
- Recipe Greetings For The Holidays Week: 7-11 (First Full Week)
- Computer Science Education Week: 7-11 Link (Always week with 12/9. Birthday of Admiral Grace Murray Hopper.)
- Human Rights Week: 10-17
- Gluten-free Baking Week: 13-19 Link(Week Before Christmas)
- Kwanzaa: 26-1/1
December 1
- Antartica Day: 1
- Basketball Day: 1
- Rosa Parks Day: 1
- World Aids Day: 1 Link
- Giving Tuesday: 1 (Always after Cyber Monday) Link
December 2
- International Day for the Abolition of Slavery Day: 2
- National Mutt Day: 2 Link
- Safety Razor Day: 2
- Special Education Day: 2
- Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting: 2 (First Wednesday after Thanksgiving)
- Special Kids Day: 2 Link (First Wednesday)
December 3
- International Day of Persons With Disabilities: 3
- National Christmas Tree Lighting (DC): 3
December 4
- Faux Fur Friday: 4 (First Friday)
- National Cookie Day: 4 Link
- National Dice Day: 4
- National Salesperson Day: 4 (First Friday)
- World Wildlife Conservation Day: 4 Link
December 5
- AFL-CIO Day: 5
- Bartender Appreciation Day: 5 Link Link Note: Feb. 24 is World Bartender Day. (First Saturday)
- Earmuff Day or Chester Greenwood Day: 5 Link (First Saturday)
- International Ninja Day: 5 Link Photo Photo
- Sachertorte Day: 5 Link
- Skywarn Recognition Day: 5 Link (First Saturday)
- World Soil Day: 5 Link
December 6
- Miners’ Day: 6
- National Pawnbrokers Day: 6
- St. Nicholas Day: 6
December 7
- National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: 7
- National Cotton Candy Day: 7 Link
December 8
- Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day: 8 (woo hoo for Dr. Who)
December 9
- Weary Willie Day: 9 Link
December 10
- Dewey Decimal System Day: 10
- Human Rights Day: 10 Link
- Nobel Prize Day: 10
December 11
- National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: 11 Link(Always 2nd Friday)
- Official Lost & Found Day: 11 (2nd Friday)
- UNICEF Birthday: 11
December 12
- Day Of The Horse: 12 (Always 2nd Saturday Senate Res. 452)
- Gingerbread Decorating Day: 12 (2nd Saturday)
- Gingerbread House Day: 12
- International Shareware Day: 12 (2nd Saturday)
December 14
December 15
- Bill of Rights Day: 15
- Cat Herders Day: 15
December 16
- National Chocolate-covered Anything Day: 16 Link
December 17
- Clean Air Day: 17
- Free Shipping Day: 17 Link (3rd Thursday at Participating Retailers)
- Wright Brothers Day: 17
December 20
- Games Day: 20 Link
- National Sangria Day: 20 Link
- Poet Laureat Day: 20
December 21
- Crossword Puzzle Day: 21
- Forefathers Day: 21
- Humbug Day: 21
- National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day: 21 Link Link
- World Peace Day/Winter Solstice: 21 Winter Solstice: 21 (11:48 pm)
- Yule: 21
December 23
December 24
December 25
- Christmas: 25
- Christmas Pudding Day: 25 Link (Note: If you eat this on Easter, it’s referred to as Plum Pudding Day.)
December 26
- Boxing Day: 26 (Canada)
- National Candy Cane Day: 26 Link
- National Thank-you Note Day: 26
- National Whiner’s Day: 26
December 28
- National Chocolate Day: 28 & 29 Link
- Pledge of Allegiance Day: 28
December 30
- Bacon Day: 30 Link
December 31
- First Nights: 31 Make Up Your Mind Day: 31
- New Year’s Eve: 31
- New Year’s Dishonor List: 31
- Universal Hour of Peace Day: 31
- World Peace Meditation Day: 31
