Holidays and national days are reliably popular trending topics that you can shape content around. There are so many special days out there, that there’s bound to be more than one that relates to your brand. But which ones are coming up? And which make the most sense for your brand?
To help you plan ahead, we created a comprehensive list of 2,346 holidays and observances that you can use as a springboard for creating and promoting your content. For the national days that used a hashtag in the past, we’ve included those too for easy content planning.
Want all these holidays at your fingertips? We’ve also created a DOWNLOADABLE GOOGLE CALENDAR with all of these special days, monthly and weekly observances, and some associated hashtags included! (Instructions for downloading an iCal file are included.)
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HOLIDAY CALENDAR APRIL 2016
APRIL MONTHLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
National Child Abuse Awareness Month
National Cannabis Awareness Month
National Fair Housing Month
International Guitar Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
Lawn and Garden Month
National Autism Awareness Month
National Couple Appreciation Month
National Decorating Month
National Fresh Celery Month
National Garden Month
National Humor Month
National Landscape Architecture Month
National Inventor’s Month
National Jazz Appreciation Month
National Soft Pretzel Month
National Soy Foods Month
National Straw Hat Month
National Poetry Month
National Pecan Month
National Welding Month
Records and Information Management Month
Scottish American Heritage Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month
National Safe Digging Month
APRIL WEEKLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
APAWS Pooper Scooper Week, April 1-7
Golden Rule Week, April 1-7
Laugh at Work Week, April 1-7
Medication Safety Week, April 1-7
Testicular Cancer Awareness Week, April 1-7 (aka Get A Grip Day!)
International Tree Climbing Days, April 2-3 (Moved from March)
National Robotics Week, April 2-10
Just Pray No! Worldwide Weekend of Prayer and Fasting, April 2-3
Bat Appreciation Week, April 3-9 (First Full Week)
National Blue Ribbon Week, April 3-9 (First Full Week) (Child Abuse)
National Public Health Week, April 3-9 (First Full Week)
National Window Safety Week, April 3-9 (First Full Week)
Week of The Ocean, April 3-9
Explore Your Career Options, April 4-10
Hate Week, April 4-10
The Masters Tournament, April 4-10
National Youth Violence Prevention Week, April 4-8 (Formerly in March)
YoYo and Skill Toys Week, April 9-17
Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, April 10-16 (Second Full Week)
Spring Astronomy Week, April 10-16 (Always has Spring Astronomy Day)
National Library Week, April 10-16 (Second Full Week)
National Public Safety Telecommunicators (911 Operators) Week, April 10-16 (Always Second Full Week in April)
National Student Employment Week, April 10-16 (Always the Second Full Week)
Pan American Week, April 10-16
National Volunteer Week, April 10-16
Week of The Young Child, April 10-16
American Indian Awareness Week, April 11-15
International Dark Sky Week, April 11-15
Undergraduate Research Week, April 11-15
Health Information Privacy and Security Week, April 11-16
National Animal Control Appreciation Week, April 12-18 (Second Full Week)
National Tattoo Week, April 13-18
Global Youth Service Days, April 15-17 (Third Weekend)
International Wildlife Film Week, April 16-23
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), April 16-23
National Park Week, April 16-24
National Toddler Immunization Week, April 16-23
Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week, April 17-23 (Third Week)
Coin Week, April 17-23 (Third Full Week)
National Karaoke Week, April 17-23
National Pet ID Week, April 17-23 (Always Third Week)
National Paperboard Packaging Week, April 17-23
Cleaning For A Reason Week, April 18-24
Consumer Awareness Week, April 18-23
Police Officers Who Gave Their Lives In The Line of Duty Week, April 18-23
National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, April 18-23
Safe Kids Week, April 18-23
Fiddler’s Frolic, April 21-24
Interstate Mullet Toss, April 22-24 (Last Full Weekend)
National Dance Week, April 22-May 1
National Dream Hotline, April 22-24 (Last Weekend)
National and Global Youth Service Days, April 22-24 (Last Weekend)
Just Pray No! Worldwide Weekend of Prayer, April 23-24
Money Smart Week, April 23-30
Administrative Professionals Week, April 24-30 (Last Full Week)
Air Quality Awareness Week, April 24-30 (Last Week)
Bedbug Awareness Week, April 24-30 (Last Week)
Fibroid Awareness Week, April 24-30 (Always the Fourth Week)
Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 24-30 (Last Full Week)
National Crime Victims Rights Week, April 24-30
National Environmental Education Week, April 24-30
National Occupational Health Nursing Week, April 24-30
National Infertility Awareness Week, April 24-30
National Princess Week, April 24-30 (Always Last Full Week)
National Scoop The Poop Week, April 24-30
Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, April 24-30
Sky Awareness Week, April 24-30 (Last Full Week)
World Week of Action for Animals in Laboratories, April 24-30
National Playground Safety Week, April 25-29
Preservation Week, April 26-May 2
National Pro-Life T-Shirt Week, April 29-May 4
Gathering of the Nations Powwow, April 29-30
National Pie Championships, April 29-30
APRIL NATIONAL DAYS
APRIL 1
April Fools’ Day
National One Cent Day
National Sourdough Bread Day
APRIL 2
World Autism Awareness Day
International Children’s Book Day
National Ferret Day
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
National Reconciliation Day
National Love Our Children Day – First Saturday In April
APRIL 3
National Chocolate Mousse Day
National Find a Rainbow Day
National Tweed Day
APRIL 4
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day
#NationalHugANewspersonDay
National School Librarian Day
National Walk Around Things Day
APRIL 5
National Caramel Day
#NationalDeepDishPizzaDay
National Go For Broke Day
National Raisin and Spice Bar Day
National Read a Road Map Day
SAAM Day of Action – First Tuesday in April
APRIL 6
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
National Caramel Popcorn Day
National Sorry Charlie Day
National Student-Athlete Day
National Tartan Day
National Teflon Day
#NationalWalkingDay – First Wednesday in April
Childhelp National Day of Hope – First Wednesday in April
APRIL 7
World Health Day
Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide
#NationalBeerDay
National Coffee Cake Day
National No Housework Day
National Alcohol Screening Day – Thursday of First Full Week in April
APRIL 8
International Romani Day
National All is Ours Day
National Empanada Day
National Zoo Lovers Day
APRIL 9
National Cherish an Antique Day
National Chinese Almond Cookie Day
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
National Name Yourself Day
National Winston Churchill Day
APRIL 10
National Cinnamon Crescent Day
National Encourage a Young Writer Day
National Farm Animals Day
#NationalSiblingsDay
APRIL 11
National Barber Shop Quartet Day
National Cheese Fondue Day
National Eight Track Tape Day
#NationalPetDay
National Submarine Day
APRIL 12
National Big Wind Day
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
National Licorice Day
National Library Workers Day – Tuesday of National Library Week
APRIL 13
National Peach Cobbler Day
National Scrabble Day
National Thomas Jefferson Day
National Bookmobile Day – Wednesday of National Library Week
APRIL 14
National Dolphin Day
National Equal Pay Day #EqualPayDay
National Ex Spouse Day
National Pan American Day
National Pecan Day
National Reach as High as You Can Day
National Support Teen Literature Day – Thursday of National Library Week
APRIL 15
National Glazed Spiral Ham Day
National Rubber Eraser Day
National Take a Wild Guess Day
National Titanic Remembrance Day
National Day of Silence – Changes Annually
APRIL 16
#RecordStoreDay
National Orchid Day
National Bean Counter Day
National Eggs Benedict Day
National Healthcare Decisions Day
National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day #PJDay
National Auctioneers Day – Third Saturday in April
APRIL 17
World Hemophilia Day
National Bat Appreciation Day
National Cheeseball Day
National Ellis Island Family History Day
National Haiku Poetry Day
APRIL 18
National Tax Day #TaxDay – Changes Annually
National Animal Crackers Day
National Columnists’ Day
National Lineman Appreciation Day
APRIL 19
National Amaretto Day
National Garlic Day
National Hanging Out Day
National Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day
National Education and Sharing Day – Changes Annually
APRIL 20
National Cheddar Fries Day
National Lima Bean Respect Day
#NationalLookAlikeDay
National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day
APRIL 21
National Yellow Bat Day
National Chocolate Covered Cashews Day
National Kindergarten Day
National High Five Day – Third Thursday in April
#GetToKnowYourCustomersDay – Third Thursday of Each Quarter
National Have a Poem in Your Pocket Day – Changes Annually
APRIL 22
#EarthDay
National Girl Scout Leader’s Day
National Jelly Bean Day
APRIL 23
World Book and Copyright Day
English Language Day
National Cherry Cheesecake Day
National Lost Dogs Awareness Day
#NationalPicnicDay
National Take a Chance Day
National Talk Like Shakespeare Day
APRIL 24
World Day for Laboratory Animals
National Pigs in a Blanket Day
National Pet Parents Day – Last Sunday in April
APRIL 25
World Malaria Day
National DNA Day
National East Meets West Day
National Hug a Plumber Day
National Telephone Day
National Zucchini Bread Day
APRIL 26
World Intellectual Property Day
National Audubon Day
National Help a Horse Day
National Kids and Pets Day
National Pretzel Day
National Richter Scale Day
APRIL 27
National Babe Ruth Day
National Prime Rib Day
National Tell a Story Day
National Administrative Professionals’ Day – Wednesday of Last Full Week in April
APRIL 28
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
National Blueberry Pie Day
National Brave Hearts Day
National Great Poetry Reading Day
Workers’ Memorial Day
National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day – Fourth Thursday in April
APRIL 29
Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare
International Dance Day
National Peace Rose Day
National Shrimp Scampi Day
National Zipper Day
National Arbor Day – Last Friday in April
National Hairball Awareness Day – Last Friday in April
National Teach Children to Save Day – Changes annually
APRIL 30
International Jazz Day
National Pool Opening Day – Last Saturday in April
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
National Bugs Bunny Day
National Hairstylist Appreciation Day
National Honesty Day
National Kiss of Hope Day
National Oatmeal Cookie Day
National Raisin Day
National Sarcoidosis Day
National Rebuilding Day – Last Saturday in April
National Sense of Smell Day – Last Saturday in April
HOLIDAY CALENDAR MAY 2016
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MAY MONTHLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
Date Your Mate Month
Foster Care Month
Older Americans Month
National Barbecue Month
National Bike Month
National Blood Pressure Month
National Chocolate Custard Month
National Chamber Music Month
National Egg Month
National Get Caught Reading Month
National Hamburger Month
National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
National Mediterranean Diet Month – link
National Photograph Month
National Recommitment Month
National Salad Month
National Salsa Month
National Strawberry Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
MAY WEEKLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
Choose Privacy Week, May 1-7
National Tourism Week, May 1-7 (First Full Week)
Be Kind To Animals Week, May 1-7 (First Full Week)
Children’s Mental Health Week, May 1-7 (First Full Week)
Dating and Life Coach Recognition Week, May 1-7 (First Full Week)
Drinking Water Week, May 1-7 (First Full Week)
Flexible Work Arrangement Week, May 1-7(First Full Week)
Goodwill Industries Week, May 1-7 (First Full Week)
International Clitoris Awareness Week, May 1-7 (First Full Week)
Kids Win Week, May 1-7 (First Full Week)
NAOSH Week, May 1-7 (First Full Week)
National Alcohol and Drug Related Birth Defects Awareness Week, May 1-7 (First Full Week)
National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week, May 1-7 (First Full Week)
National Correctional Officer’s Week, May 1-7 (First Full Week)
National Family Week, May 1-7 (First Full Week)
National Hug Holiday Week, May 1-7
National Pet Week, May 1-7 (First Full Week)
National Post Card Week, May 1-7
National Raisin Week, May 1-7 (First Full Week)
National Small Business Week, May 1-7
National Wildflower Week, May 1-7 (First Full Week)
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, May 1-7 (First Full Week)
Public Service Recognition Week, May 1-7 (First Full Week)
Teacher Appreciation Week, May 1-7 (First Full Week)
Update Your References Week, May 1-7 (First Full Week)
Children’s Book Week, May 2-8 (First full week starting Monday)
National Safety Stand Down Week, May 2-13
National Wildflower Week, May 2-8 (First Full Week)
Work At Home Moms Week, May 2-8
PTA Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6 (First Full Week)
Screen-Free Week, May 2-8
(World) Dystonia Awareness Week, May 3-11
National Nurses Day and Week, May 6-12
Toad Suck Daze, May 6-8 (First Weekend)
Food Allergy Awareness Week, May 8-14
National Hospital Week, May 8-14
National Hug Holiday Week, May 8-14
National Nursing Home Week, May 8-14 (Starts Mother’s Day to Saturday)
National Police Week, May 8-14 (Second Full Week)
National Return To Work Week, May 8-14 (Second Full Week)
National Women’s Health Week, May 8-14
Reading is Fun Week, May 8-14 (Second Full Week)
Salute to Moms 35+ Week, May 8-14 (Starts on Mother’s’ Day)
National Etiquette Week, May 9-13 (Begins Second Monday of Full Week)
Salvation Army Week, May 9-14 (Second Week)
National Stuttering Awareness Week, May 9-15 (Second full Week)
Spring Astronomy Week, May 9-15
Neuropathy Awareness Week, May 10-14
Universal Family Week, May 10-16
Art On The Square, May 13-15
EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Week, May 15-21 (Third Full Week)
National Bike to Work Week, May 15-21 (Third Full Week)
National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 15-21 (Third Full Week)
National Heritage Breeds Week, May 15-21 (Third Full Week)
National Medical Transcription Week, May 15-21 (Third Week)
National New Friends, Old Friends Week, May 15-21 (Third Week)
National Stationery Week, May 15-18
National Transportation Week, May 15-21 (Always Includes the Third Friday)
World Trade Week, May 15-21 (Third Week)
American Craft Beer Week, May 16-22
International Coaching Week, May 16-22
National Safe Boating Week, May 21-27 (Week before Memorial Day)
Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, May 22-28 (Week before Memorial Day)
Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 22-28
National Tire Safety Week, May 22-28
National Backyard Games Week, May 23-30 (Week before Memorial Day)
Week of Solidarity With The People of Non-Self-Governing Territories, May 25-31
Mudbug Madness Days, May 27-30 (Memorial Day Weekend)
National Polka Weekend, May 27-29 (Always Memorial Day Weekend)
Old-Time Player Piano Weekend, May 27-29 (Always Memorial Day Weekend)
Black Single Parents Week, May 29-June 4
MAY NATIONAL DAYS
MAY 1
May Day
International Workers’ Day
Law Day
National Loyalty Day
National Chocolate Parfait Day
National Mother Goose Day
Silver Star Service Banner Day
National Infertility Survival Day – Sunday Before Mother’s Day
National Lemonade Day – First Sunday in May
MAY 2
National Life Insurance Day
National Truffle Day
National Melanoma Monday – First Monday in May
MAY 3
World Asthma Day – First Tuesday in May
World Press Freedom Day
National SAN Architect Day
National Textiles Day
National Chocolate Custard Day
National Garden Meditation Day
National Lumpy Rug Day
National Paranormal Day
National Raspberry Popover Day
National Specially-Able Pets Day
National Two Different Colored Shoes Day
National Teacher Appreciation Day #ThankATeacher – Tuesday of the First Full Week in May
MAY 4
International Firefighters’ Day
Bird Day
National Candied Orange Peel Day
National Orange Juice Day
National Renewal Day
National Star Wars Day
National Weather Observers Day
National Bike To School Day – Changes Annually
MAY 5
International Midwives Day
National Astronaut Day
World Password Day
Cinco de Mayo
National Cartoonists Day
National Hoagie Day
National Totally Chipotle Day
National Day of Prayer – First Thursday in May
National Day of Reason – First Thursday in May
MAY 6
National Beverage Day
National Crepe Suzette Day
#NationalNursesDay
National Space Day – First Friday in May
National Military Spouse Appreciation Day – Friday Before Mother’s Day
National Provider Appreciation Day – Friday Before Mother’s Day
MAY 7
National Barrier Awareness Day
National Packaging Design Day
National Paste-Up Day
National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
Join Hands Day – First Saturday in May
National Bombshells’ Day – First Saturday in May
National Homebrew Day – First Saturday in May
National Scrapbook Day – First Saturday in May
National Start Seeing Monarchs Day – First Saturday in May
National Babysitter’s Day – Saturday before Mother’s Day
National Birth Mother’s Day – Saturday before Mother’s Day
National Train Day – Saturday Closest to May 10
MAY 8
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for THose Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War – May 8-9
National Coconut Cream Pie Day
National Have a Coke Day
Mother’s Day – Second Sunday in May
MAY 9
Europe Day
National Butterscotch Brownie Day
National Lost Sock Memorial Day
National Moscato Day
National Women’s Checkup Day – Second Monday in May
MAY 10
International Migratory Bird Day
National Lipid Day
National Shrimp Day
MAY 11
National Foam Rolling Day
National Twilight Zone Day
National School Nurse Day – Wednesday of National Nurses Week
#NationalReceptionistsDay – Second Wednesday in May
National Third Shift Workers Day – Second Wednesday in May
MAY 12
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International Nurses Day
National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
National Limerick Day
National Nutty Fudge Day
National Odometer Day
MAY 13
National Crouton Day
National Apple Pie Day
National Frog Jumping Day
National Fruit Cocktail Day
National Blame Someone Else Day – First Friday The 13th of The Year
MAY 14
World Fair Trade Day – Second Saturday in May
National Archery Day – Second Saturday in May
National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
National Dance Like a Chicken Day
National Underground America Day
Cornelia De Lange Syndrome Awareness Day – Second Saturday in May
National Miniature Golf Day – Second Saturday in May
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day – Second Saturday in May
MAY 15
International Day of Families
#NationalChocolateChipDay
National Nylon Stocking Day
Peace Officers Memorial Day
MAY 16
National Biographer’s Day
National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day
National Love a Tree Day
National Piercing Day
National Sea Monkey Day
MAY 17
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Honor Our LGBT Elders Day
National Cherry Cobbler Day
National Pack Rat Day
National Walnut Day
MAY 18
World AIDS Vaccine Day
International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
International Museum Day
National Cheese Souffle Day
National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
National No Dirty Dishes Day
National Visit Your Relatives Day
MAY 19
National Devil’s Food Cake Day
National May Ray Day
MAY 20
National Be a Millionaire Day
National Pick Strawberries Day
National Quiche Lorraine Day
National Bike to Work Day – Third Friday in May
National Defense Transportation Day – Third Friday in May
National Endangered Species Day – Third Friday in May
National Pizza Party Day– Third Friday in May
NASCAR Day – Third Friday in May
MAY 21
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
National American Red Cross Founder’s Day
National Memo Day
National Strawberries and Cream Day
National Waitstaff Day
National Armed Forces Day – Third Saturday in May
National Learn to Swim Day – Third Saturday in May
MAY 22
International Day for Biological Diversity
World Goth Day
National Buy a Musical Instrument Day
National Maritime Day
National Vanilla Pudding Day
MAY 23
World Turtle Day
National Lucky Penny Day
National Taffy Day
MAY 24
National Escargot Day
National Scavenger Hunt Day
MAY 25
Greek Pride Day
Towel Day
National Brown-Bag It Day
#NationalMissingChildrensDay
National Tap Dance Day
National Wine Day
Emergency Medical Services for Children Day – Wednesday of Emergency Medical Service Week
National Senior Health and Fitness Day – Last Wednesday in May
MAY 26
National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
MAY 27
National Cellophane Tape Day
National Grape Popsicle Day
National Don’t Fry Day – Friday Before Memorial Day
National Heat Awareness Day – Last Friday in May
MAY 28
National Brisket Day
National Hamburger Day
MAY 29
International Day of U.N. Peacekeepers
National Coq Au Vin Day
National Paperclip Day
MAY 30
Loomis Day
National Hole In My Bucket Day
National Mint Julep Day
National Water a Flower Day
National Memorial Day – Last Monday in May
MAY 31
World No-Tobacco Day
National Macaroon Day
National Save Your Hearing Day
National Speak in Sentences Day
HOLIDAY CALENDAR JUNE 2016
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JUNE MONTHLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
Aquarium Month
Fight the Filthy Fly Month
Gay Pride Month
National Accordion Awareness Month
National Adopt a Cat Month
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
National Candy Month
National Camping Month
National Country Cooking Month
National Dairy Month
National Great Outdoors Month
National Iced Tea Month
National Papaya Month
National Soul Food Month
Rose Month
Turkey Lovers Month
JUNE WEEKLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
Great American Brass Band Week, June 2-5
International Clothesline Week, June 4-11 (First Sat-Sun Week)
Bed Bug Awareness Week, June 5-11
Black Single Parents Week, June 5-11 (First Full Week)
End Mountaintop Removal Week, June 5-11 (First Full Week)
National Business Etiquette Week, June 5-11 (First Full Week)
National Headache Awareness Week, June 5-11 (First Full Week)
National Sun Safety Week, June 5-11
Pet Appreciation Week, June 5-11 (First Full Week)
Rip Current Awareness Week, June 5-11
National Automotive Service Professionals Week, June 6-12 (Week That has the 12th In It)
Superman Days, June 9-12
Worldwide Knit (and Crochet) in Public Week, June 11-19
National Flag Week, June 12-18
Nursing Assistants Week, June 12-18
Men’s Health Week, June 12-19 (Always ends on Father’s Day)
National Hermit Week, June 13-20
US Open Golf Championship, June 16-19
Duct Tape Days, June 17-19
Animal Rights Awareness Week, June 19-25 (Third Week)
Carpenter Ant Awareness Week, June 19-25 (Last Full Week)
Lightning Safety Awareness Week, June 19-25 (Last Full Week)
Old Time Fiddlers Week, June 19-25 (Third Week)
Universal Father’s Week, June 19-25 (Third Full Week)
Meet A Mate Week, June 20-26
Watermelon Seed Spitting Week, June 23-26 (Last Weekend Thursday to Sunday)
North American Organic Brewers Days, June 24-26 (Last Weekend)
Water Ski Days, June 25-26 (Last Full Weekend)
Fish Are Friends, Not Food! Week, June 26-July 2 (Last Week)
National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, June 26-July 2
National Prevention of Eye Injuries Awareness, June 27-July 4
JUNE NATIONAL DAYS
JUNE 1
Global Day of Parents
International Children’s Day
National Olive Day
National Go Barefoot Day
National Hazelnut Cake Day
National Heimlich Maneuver Day
National Penpal Day
National Say Something Nice Day
National Running Day – First Wednesday in June
JUNE 2
National Rotisserie Chicken Day
National Bubba Day
National Rocky Road Day
National Leave The Office Early Day – unless June 2 falls on a weekend, at which time it would be acknowledged on the closest working day
JUNE 3
National Chocolate Macaroons Day
National Repeat Day
#NationalDoughnutDay #NationalDonutDay – First Friday in June
JUNE 4
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Civic Day of Hacking #HackForChange
National Prairie Day – First Saturday in June
National Cheese Day
National Cognac Day
National Old Maids Day
National Trails Day – First Saturday in June
JUNE 5
World Environment Day
National Gingerbread Day
National Cancer Survivor’s Day – First Sunday in June
National Moonshine Day
JUNE 6
National Higher Education Day
National Applesauce Cake Day
National Drive In Movie Day
National Gardening Exercise Day
#NationalYoYoDay
JUNE 7
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
National VCR Day
JUNE 8
World Oceans Day
#NationalBestFriendsDay #BestFriendsDay
National Name Your Poison Day
National Upsy Daisy Day
JUNE 9
National Donald Duck Day
National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
JUNE 10
National Ballpoint Pen Day
National Black Cow Day
National Herbs and Spices Day
National Iced Tea Day
JUNE 11
National Making Life Beautiful Day
National Rosé Day – Second Saturday in June
National Corn on the Cob Day
National German Chocolate Cake Day
National Career Nurse Assistants Day – First Day of National Nursing Assistants Week
JUNE 12
World Day Against Child Labor
National Jerky Day
National Loving Day
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
National Red Rose Day
JUNE 13
National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
National Sewing Machine Day
National Weed Your Garden Day
JUNE 14
World Blood Donor Day
National Bourbon Day
National Flag Day
National Pop Goes the Weasel Day
National Strawberry Shortcake Day
JUNE 15
National Smile Power Day
Nature Photography Day
JUNE 16
National Fudge Day
National Dump the Pump Day – Third Thursday in June
JUNE 17
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
National Apple Strudel Day
National Eat Your Vegetables Day
National Stewart’s Root Beer Day
National Flip Flop Day – Third Friday in June
JUNE 18
Autistic Pride Day
National Go Fishing Day
National Splurge Day
JUNE 19
#NationalMartiniDay
Father’s Day – Third Sunday in June
JUNE 20
World Refugee Day
National Kouign Amann Day
American Eagle Day
National Ice Cream Soda Day
National Vanilla Milkshake Day
JUNE 21
World Music Day
International Day of Yoga
Go Skateboarding Day
National Daylight Appreciation Day
National Peaches ‘N’ Cream Day
Summer Begins
JUNE 22
National Chocolate Eclair Day
National Onion Rings Day
JUNE 23
International Widow’s Day
National Pecan Sandies Day
National Pink Day
JUNE 24
National Pralines Day
JUNE 25
National Catfish Day
National Leon Day
National Strawberry Parfait Day
JUNE 26
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
U.N. International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
National Beautician’s Day
National Chocolate Pudding Day
National Take Your Dog To Work Day
JUNE 27
National Orange Blossom Day
#NationalSunglassesDay
JUNE 28
National Paul Bunyan Day
National Insurance Awareness Day
JUNE 29
National Almond Buttercrunch Day
National Camera Day
National Waffle Iron Day
JUNE 30
National Meteor Watch Day
Social Media Day #SMDay
National Bomb Pop Day – Last Thursday in June
National Handshake Day – Last Thursday in June
HOLIDAY CALENDAR JULY 2016
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JULY MONTHLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
National Anti-Boredom Month
National Baked Bean Month
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
National Culinary Arts Month
National Horseradish Month
National Hot Dog Month
National Ice Cream Month
National Independent Retailer Month
National July Belongs to Blueberries Month
National Picnic Month
Unlucky Month for Weddings
JULY WEEKLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
National Tom Sawyer Days, July 1-4 (aka Fence Painting Days)
Rosewell UFO Days, July 1-4
National Unassisted Homebirth Week, July 1-7
Be Nice To New Jersey Week, July 3-9 (First Full Week)
Freedom Week, July 4-10
Nude Recreation Weekend, July 4-10 (First Week)
Beans and Bacon Days, July 6-10 (Begins on First Wednesday)
Creative Maladjustment Week, July 7-14
National Farriers Week, July 10-16 (First Full Week)
Sports Cliché Week, July 10-16 (Always Week of Major League Baseball)
National Ventriloquism Week, July 13-16
Rabbit Week, July 15-21
Captive Nations Week, July 17-23 (Third Week)
Everybody Deserves A Massage Week, July 17-23 (Third Full Week)
National Independent Retailers Week, July 17-23 (Third Week)
National Parenting Gifted Children Week, July 17-23 (Third Full Week)
National Zookeeper Week, July 17-23 (Third Week)
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) Education and Awareness Week, July 18-25
National Baby Food Week, July 20-23
Comic Con International, July 20-24
Hemingway Look-alike Days, July 21-24 (Nearest his birthday, or July 21)
National Moth Week, July 23-31 (Last Full Week)
National Body Piercing Week, July 24-29
Comi Great Texas Mosquitos Days, July 28-30 (Last Thurs.Fri.Sat.)
Garlic Days, July 29-31 (Last Weekend)
World Lumberjack Championships, July 29-31 (Last Weekend)
Single Working Women’s Week, July 31-August 6
JULY NATIONAL DAYS
JULY 1
#NationalPostalWorkerDay
National U.S. Postage Stamp Day
National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day
National Gingersnap Day
JULY 2
World UFO Day
International Day of Cooperatives – First Saturday in July
National Anisette Day
Hop-a-Park Day – First Saturday in July
JULY 3
National Fried Clam Day
National Eat Your Beans Day
National Chocolate Wafer Day
JULY 4
Independence Day (USA)
National Country Music Day
National Hillbilly Day
National Barbecued Spareribs Day
National Caesar Salad Day
JULY 5
National Apple Turnover Day
National Graham Cracker Day
National Bikini Day
JULY 6
National Fried Chicken Day
JULY 7
National Strawberry Sundae Day
National Macaroni Day
JULY 8
National Chocolate with Almonds Day
Collector Car Appreciation Day – Changes Annually
JULY 9
National Sugar Cookie Day
JULY 10
National Clerihew Day
National Pina Colada Day
JULY 11
World Population Day
#CheerUpTheLonelyDay
National Rainier Cherry Day
National Blueberry Muffin Day
All American Pet Photo Day
National Mojito Day
National 7-Eleven Day
JULY 12
Malala Day
#NationalSimplicityDay
National Different Colored Eyes Day
National Pecan Pie Day
Paper Bag Day
Eat Your Jell-O Day
JULY 13
Rock Worldwide Day
#NationalFrenchFryDay
National Beans ‘N’ Franks Day
JULY 14
National Grand Marnier Day
National Tape Measure Day
National Nude Day
JULY 15
National Give Something Away Day
National I Love Horses Day
National Tapioca Pudding Day
National Pet Fire Safety Day
JULY 16
National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day – Third Saturday in July
National Corn Fritters Day
National Personal Chef’s Day
Toss Away the “Could Haves” and “Should Haves” Day – Third Saturday in July
National Woodie Wagon Day – Third Saturday in July
JULY 17
World Day for International Justice
National Peach Ice Cream Day
Wrong Way Corrigan Day
National Yellow Pig Day
National Ice Cream Day – Third Sunday in July
JULY 18
Nelson Mandela International Day
National Sour Candy Day
National Caviar Day
National Get Out of the Dog House Day – Third Monday in July
JULY 19
National Daiquiri Day
JULY 20
#NationalMoonDay
National Lollipop Day
JULY 21
No Makeup Day
National Junk Food Day
#GetToKnowYourCustomersDay – Third Thursday of Each Quarter
JULY 22
National Penuche Fudge Day
National Hammock Day
National Rat Catcher’s Day
JULY 23
National Hot Dog Day
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
National Day of the Cowboy – Fourth Saturday in July
JULY 24
National Thermal Engineer Day
National Tequila Day
National Drive-Thru Day
National Cousins Day
National Parent’s Day – Fourth Sunday in July
JULY 25
National Merry-Go-Round Day
National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
National Culinarian’s Day
National Threading the Needle Day
JULY 26
National Aunt and Uncle’s Day
National Bagelfest Day
National Coffee Milkshake Day
JULY 27
National Scotch Day
National Creme Brulee Day
JULY 28
World Hepatitis Day
National Milk Chocolate Day
Buffalo Soldiers Day
National Refreshment Day – Fourth Thursday in July
National Chili Dog Day – Last Thursday in July
JULY 29
International Tiger Day
National Lasagna Day
#NationalLipstickDay
National Chicken Wing Day
National Talk in an Elevator Day – Last Friday in July
National System Administrator Appreciation Day – Last Friday in July
JULY 30
International Day of Friendship
National Cheesecake Day
National Father-in-Law Day
National Dance Day – Last Saturday in July
JULY 31
National Raspberry Cake Day
National Mutt Day
HOLIDAY CALENDAR AUGUST 2016
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AUGUST MONTHLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
Family Fun Month
National Catfish Month
National Eye Exam Month
National Golf Month
National Peach Month
National Water Quality Month
Romance Awareness Month
AUGUST WEEKLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
Exhibitor Appreciation Week, August 1-5
National Bargain Hunting Week, August 1-5 (First Mon.-Sun Week)
National Psychic Week, August 1-5 (First Week)
International Clown Week, August 1-7
National Minority Donor Awareness Week, August 1-7
Simplify Your Life Week, August 1-7
World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7
Gallup International Tribal Indian Powwow, August 3-6
Rock for Life Week, August 4-7
Satchmo Days, August 4-7
National Scrabble Week, August 6-10
Assistance Dog Week, August 7-13 (Starts on the First Sunday)
Exercise With Your Child Week, August 7-13
Knights of Columbus Family Week, August 7-13 (First Full Week)
National Farmers’ Market Week, August 7-13 (First Full Week)
National Fraud Awareness Week, August 7-13 (First Full Week)
National Health Center Week, August 7-13
Stop on Red Week, August 7-13
Elvis Week, August 8-12
Sturgis Rally, August 8-14
Weird Contest Week, August 8-12 (Second Week)
National Hobo Week, August 11-14
National Motorcycle Week, August 14-20 (Second Week)
Feeding Pets of the Homeless Week, August 14-20 (Always Second Week)
National Resurrect Romance Week, August 14-20 (Second Full Week)
National Aviation Week, August 15-21 (Always week of Orville Wright’s Birthday on 19th)
Minority Enterprise Development Week, August 18-24
North American Organic Brewers Week, August 18-21
National Safe at Home Week, August 22-25 (Last Monday to Friday Week)
Be Kind To Humankind Week, August 25-31
World Water Week, August 28-September 2
AUGUST NATIONAL DAYS
AUGUST 1
National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
National Girlfriends Day
National Minority Donor Awareness Day
Respect for Parents Day
AUGUST 2
National Coloring Book Day
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
National Night Out Day – First Tuesday in August
AUGUST 3
National Watermelon Day
National Grab Some Nuts Day
AUGUST 4
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
National Coast Guard Day
AUGUST 5
International Beer Day – First Friday in August
National Underwear Day
National Oyster Day
AUGUST 6
National Jamaican Patty Day – First Saturday in August
National Root Beer Float Day
#NationalFreshBreathDay
National Wiggle Your Toes Day
National Mustard Day – First Saturday in August
Mead Day – First Saturday in August
AUGUST 7
#PurpleHeartDay
National Lighthouse Day
National Raspberries ‘N’ Cream Day
National Kids Day – First Sunday in August
American Family Day – First Sunday in August
National Friendship Day – First Sunday in August
National Sisters Day – First Sunday in August
AUGUST 8
National Happiness Happens Day
National Frozen Custard Day
National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day
National Dollar Day
AUGUST 9
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
National Rice Pudding Day
National Veep Day
#NationalBookLoversDay
AUGUST 10
National Lazy Day
National S’mores Day
AUGUST 11
National Son’s and Daughter’s Day
National Presidential Joke Day
National Raspberry Bombe Day
AUGUST 12
International Youth Day
National Julienne Fries Day
National Vinyl Record Day
National Middle Child Day
AUGUST 13
International Lefthanders Day
National Filet Mignon Day
Left-Handers Day
National Bowling Day – Second Saturday in August
National Garage Sale Day – Second Saturday in August
AUGUST 14
National Creamsicle Day
AUGUST 15
#NationalRelaxationDay
National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
AUGUST 16
National Tell a Joke Day
National Roller Coaster Day
National Airborne Day
National Rum Day
AUGUST 17
National I LOVE My Feet Day!
National Thrift Shop Day
AUGUST 18
National Mail Order Catalog Day
National Ice Cream Pie Day
AUGUST 19
World Humanitarian Day
National Aviation Day
National Soft Ice Cream Day
AUGUST 20
National Radio Day
National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
AUGUST 21
#BrazilianBlowoutDay
National Spumoni Day
National Senior Citizen’s Day
AUGUST 22
National Tooth Fairy Day
National Pecan Torte Day
AUGUST 23
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
National Ride With The Wind Day
National Spongecake Day
AUGUST 24
National Peach Pie Day
National Waffle Day
AUGUST 25
National Whiskey Sour Day
National Kiss and Make Up Day
National Secondhand Wardrobe Day
National Banana Split Day
AUGUST 26
#NationalDogDay
National Women’s Equality Day
National Cherry Popsicle Day
AUGUST 27
National Pots De Creme Day
National Just Because Day
AUGUST 28
National Cherry Turnovers Day
AUGUST 29
Anniversary of TrackMaven’s Founding
International Day Against Nuclear Tests
National Chop Suey Day
AUGUST 30
International Day of the Disappeared
National Trail Mix Day
HOLIDAY CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2016
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SEPTEMBER MONTHLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
Baby Safety Month
Better Breakfast Month
Classical Music Month
Fall Hat Month
Hispanic Heritage Month – September 15 to October 15
Little League Month
Intergeneration Month
International Square Dancing Month
National Blueberry Popsicle Month
National Chicken Month
National Courtesy Month
National Honey Month
National Learning and Development Month
National Mortgage Professional Month
National Mushroom Month
National Papaya Month
National Piano Month
National Potato Month
National Preparedness Month
National Rice Month
National Sewing Month
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Awareness Month
Self Improvement Month
Whole Grains Month
National Suicide Prevention Month
SEPTEMBER WEEKLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
National Payroll Week, September 1-5 (First Week)
International Enthusiasm Week, September 1-7
National Nutrition Week, September 1-7 (UNICEF-India)
Self-University Week, September 1-7
National Waffle Week, September 4-10 (First Week)
Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week, September 5-11 (First Full Week)
Suicide Prevention Week, September 5-11
Play Days, September 6-10 (Tuesday to Saturday after Labor Day)
Popcorn Days, September 8-10 (First Weekend After Labor Day)
NATIONAL DAYS
of Prayer and Remembrance, September 9-11 (Friday to Sunday Closest to 9/11)
Mushroom Days, September 10-11 (Weekend After Labor Day)
Child Passenger Safety Week, September 11-17
Dating and Life Coach Recognition Week, September 11-17
National Assisted Living Week, September 11-17
National Environmental Services Week, September 11-17
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 11-17
International Housekeepers Week, September 11-17 (Second Full Week)
Health Information and Technology Week, September 12-16
Line Dance Week, September 12-17 (Starts Second Monday to Saturday)
National Guitar Flat-Picking Days, September 14-18
Hummingbird Celebration, September 15-18
Constitution Week, September 17-23
Farm Animal Awareness Week, September 17-24 (Starts on Third Saturday)
International Air Ambulance Week, September 17-25
Build A Better Image Week, September 18-24 (Third Full Week)
National Security Officer Appreciation Week, September 18-24 (Third Full Week)
Pollution Prevention Week, September 18-24 (Third Week)
Prostate Cancer Awareness Week, September 18-24 (Third Week)
National Clean Hands Week, September 18-24 (Third Full Week)
National Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Week, September 18-24 (Third Full Week)
National Indoor Plant Week, September 18-24 (Third Full Week)
National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, September 18-24 (Third Full Week)
National Singles Week, September 18-24 (Third Full Week)
National Dog Week, September 18-24 (Always last week) and
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, September 18-24
National Keep Kids Creative Week, September 18-24 (Last Week)
Remember to Register to Vote Week, September 18-24 (Last Week)
Sea Otter Awareness Week, September 18-24 (Last Week)
Tolkien Week, September 18-24 (Third Week that Hobbit Day falls on, or September 22)
World Reflexology Week, September 18-24 (Last Full Week)
Deaf Dog Awareness Week, September 18-25 (Last Full Week)
International Interpreters and Translators Week, September 18-24 (Last Full Week)
Balance Awareness Week, September 19-25 (Third Week)
International Week of the Deaf, September 19-25 (Last week, including the last sunday)
International Women’s ECommerce Days, September 19-25
National Love Your Files Week, September 19-23 (Third Full Monday to Friday Week)
Great American Beer Festival, September 23-25
World Hearing Aid Awareness Week, September 25-October 1 (Last Week September)
Banned Books Week, September 26-10/1 (Last Week)
National Postdoc Appreciation Week, September 26-30
National Fall Foliage Week, September 27-October 3 (Begins last Sunday and runs all week)
Ally Week, September 28-October 2
SEPTEMBER NATIONAL DAYS
SEPTEMBER 1
National Chicken Boy’s Day
National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day
SEPTEMBER 2
National Blueberry Popsicle Day
National Lazy Mom’s Day – First Friday in September
National College Colors Day – Changes annually
SEPTEMBER 3
National Welsh Rarebit Day
U.S. Bowling League Day
SEPTEMBER 4
National Wildlife Day
National Newspaper Carrier Day
National Macadamia Nut Day
#HugYourBossDay – Changes Annually
SEPTEMBER 5
International Day of Charity
National Cheese Pizza Day
National Labor Day – First Monday in September
SEPTEMBER 6
National Coffee Ice Cream Day
#ReadABookDay
National Another Look Unlimited Day – Day After Labor Day
SEPTEMBER 7
National Beer Lover’s Day
National Neither Snow Nor Rain Day
National Grandma Moses Day
National Acorn Squash Day
National Salami Day
SEPTEMBER 8
International Literacy Day
National Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Day
National Ampersand Day
SEPTEMBER 9
National Teddy Bear Day
Care Bears Share Your Care Day
National Wiener Schnitzel Day
Stand Up To Cancer Day – Second Friday in September
SEPTEMBER 10
World Suicide Prevention Day
National Swap Ideas Day
National TV Dinner Day
SEPTEMBER 11
Anniversary of 9/11
National Make Your Bed Day
National Hot Cross Bun Day
Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
National Pet Memorial Day – Second Sunday in September
National Hug Your Hound Day – Second Sunday in September
#NationalGrandparentsDay – Sunday after Labor Day
SEPTEMBER 12
#NationalVideoGamesDay
National Chocolate Milkshake Day
National Day of Encouragement
National Programmers Day – 256th Day of the Year
National Boss/Employee Exchange Day – Monday after Labor Day
SEPTEMBER 13
National Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day
National Peanut Day
National Ants on a Log Day – Second Tuesday in September
Uncle Sam Day
SEPTEMBER 14
National Cream Filled Donut Day
National Eat a Hoagie Day
SEPTEMBER 15
International Day of Democracy
National Cheese Toast Day
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
SEPTEMBER 16
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
National Play-Doh Day
National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
National Stepfamily Day
National Working Parents Day
Anne Bradstreet Day
Mayflower Day
Trail of Tears Commemoration Day
National Tradesmen Day – Third Friday in September
National POW/MIA Recognition Day – Third Friday in September
SEPTEMBER 17
National Apple Dumpling Day
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
National Monte Cristo Day
National Gymnastics Day – Third Saturday in September
Big Whopper Liar Day – Third Saturday in September
Boys’ and Girls’ Club Day for Kids – Third Saturday in September
Puppy Mill Awareness Day – Third Saturday in September
Responsible Dog Ownership Day – Third Saturday in September
SEPTEMBER 18
World Water Monitoring Day
National Cheeseburger Day
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
Wife Appreciation Day – Third Sunday in September
SEPTEMBER 19
National Butterscotch Pudding Day
Talk Like a Pirate Day
SEPTEMBER 20
National Punch Day
National IT Professionals Day – Third Tuesday in September
SEPTEMBER 21
International Day of Peace
National Pecan Cookie Day
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
Autumnal Equinox – Changes annually
SEPTEMBER 23
National Checkers/Dogs in Politics Day
National Great American Pot Pie Day
Celebrate Bisexuality Day
Restless Legs Awareness Day
Innergize Day – Day after the Autumnal Equinox
SEPTEMBER 24
National Cherries Jubilee Day
National Punctuation Day
Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving
National Hunting and Fishing Day – Fourth Saturday in September
National Family Health and Fitness Day USA – Last Saturday in September
National Public Lands Day – Usually Last Saturday in September
SEPTEMBER 25
National One-Hit Wonder Day
National Comic Book Day
National Tune-Up Day
National Research Administrator Day
Math Storytelling Day
National Gold Star Mother’s Day – Last Sunday in September
SEPTEMBER 26
European Day of Languages
National Situational Awareness Day
National Dumpling Day
National Johnny Appleseed Day
National Shamu the Whale Day
National Pancake Day
SEPTEMBER 27
World Tourism Day
National Chocolate Milk Day
National Crush a Can Day
National Corned Beef Hash Day
National Woman Road Warrior Day – Fourth Tuesday in September
National Voter Registration Day – Fourth Tuesday in September
National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
SEPTEMBER 28
World Rabies Day
International Right to Know Day
National Drink Beer Day
National Good Neighbor Day
National Strawberry Cream Pie Day
National Women’s Health and Fitness Day – Last Wednesday in September
SEPTEMBER 29
International Coffee Day
National Coffee Day
VFW Day
SEPTEMBER 30
Blasphemy Day
National Chewing Gum Day
National Mud Pack Day
National Hot Mulled Cider Day
HOLIDAY CALENDAR OCTOBER 2016
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OCTOBER MONTHLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
AIDS Awareness Month (President Reagan)
American Cheese Month
Antidepressant Death Awareness Month
Bat Appreciation Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
(World) Blindness Awareness Month
Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month
Celiac Disease Awareness Month
Celebrating The Bilingual Child Month
Children’s Magazine Month
Christmas Seal Campaign (10/1-12/31)
Church Library Month
Church Safety and Security Month
Class Reunion Month
Co-op Awareness Month
Cut Out Dissection 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
Financial Planning Month
Feral Hog Month or Hog Out 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 and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month
International Starman Month
International Strategic Planning Month
International Walk To School Month
LGBT History Month
Long Term Care Planning Month
Month of Free Thought
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
National Apple Month
National Applejack Month
National Arts and Humanities Month
National Audiology Awareness Month
National Bake and Decorate Month
National Book Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
National Caramel Month
National Chili Month
National Chiropractic Month
National Cookbook Month
National Cookie Month
National Crime Prevention Month
National Critical Illness Awareness Month
National Cyber Security Awareness Month
National Dental Hygiene Month
National Dessert Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Depression Education and Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Ergonomics Month
National Fair Trade Month
National Family Sexuality Education Month
National “Gain The Inside Advantage” Month
National Go On a Field Trip Month
National Kitchen and Bath Month
National Liver Awareness Month
National Medical Librarian Month
National Orthodontic Health Month
National Pasta Month
National Physical Therapy Month
National Pickled Peppers Month
National Pizza Month
National Popcorn Poppin’ Month
National Pork Month
National Pretzel 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 Sausage 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
Polish American Heritage Month
Positive Attitude Month
Raptor Month
Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
Rhizomes and Persimmons Month
Rhubarb Month
Right Brainers Rule! 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
OCTOBER WEEKLY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, October 1-10
National Walk Your Dog Week, October 1-7
Trichotillomania, Skin Picking and Related BFRB Awareness Week, October 1-5
Universal Children’s Week, October 1-7
4-H Week, October 2-8
Great Books Week, October 2-8 (First Full Week)
International Postcard Week, October 2-8 (First Full Week)
Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 2-8 (First Full Week)
Mystery Series Week, October 2-8 (First Full Week)
National Carry A Tune Week, October 2-8
National Chimney Safety Week, October 2-8 (Week before Fire Prevention Week)
National Midwifery Week, October 2-8 (First Full Week)
National Work From Home Week, October 2-8 (First Full Week)
Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Week, October 2-8 (First Full Week)
Customer Service Week, October 3-7 (First M-F Week)
Drive Safely Work Week, October 3-7 (Monday to Friday of First Full Week)
Financial Planning Week, October 3-9 (First Monday to Sunday Week)
Kids’ Goal Setting Week, October 3-7 (First Week)
National Healthcare Food Service Week, October 3-9
National Heimlich Heroes Week, October 3-7 (First Full Monday to Friday Week)
No Salt Week, October 3-10
Spinning and Weaving Week, October 3-9
World Dairy Expo, October 4-9 (First Tuesday to Sunday)
World Space Week, October 4-10
Great American Beer Festival, October 6-8
National Physicians Assistant Week, October 6-12
Old-time Fiddler Days, October 7-8 (First Full Weekend)
National Storytelling Weekend, October 7-9 (First Full Weekend)
Death Penalty Focus Week, October 9-15
Earth Science Week, October 9-15 (Always Second Full Week)
Emergency Nurses Week, October 9-15
Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15
Getting The World To Beat A Path To Your Door Week, October 9-15
National Chestnut Week, October 9-15 (Second Full Week)
National Metric Week, October 9-15
Veterinary Technicians Week, October 9-15 (Second Week)
National School Lunch Week, October 10-14 (Starts on Second Monday)
Take Your Medicine Americans Week, October 10-17
World Rainforest Week, October 10-16
Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Week, October 12-20
Bullying Bystanders Unite Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
Freedom From Bullies Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
Freedom of Speech Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
International Infection Prevention Week, October 16-22
Mediation Week, October 16-21 (Third Week)
Medical Assistants Recognition Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
National Character Counts Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
National Business Women’s Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
National Chemistry Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, October 16-22
National Food Bank Week, October 16-22
National Forest Products Week, October 16-22 (Starts Third Sunday)
National Friends of Libraries Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
National Hospital and Health-System Pharmacy Week, October 23-29
National Nuclear Science Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
National Save For Retirement Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
National Teen Drivers Safety Week, October 16-22 (Third Full Week)
Teen Read Week, October 16-22
Asexuality Week, October 17-23
Choose To Be G.R.E.A.T. Week, October 17-21
Food and Drug Interactions and Awareness Week, October 17-24
National Health Education Week, October 17-21
National School Bus Safety Week, October 17-21 (Third Full Week)
Sukkot, October 17-23
YWCA Week Without Violence, October 17-21 (Third Week)
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 23-29 (Last Week)
National Massage Therapy Week, October 23-29 (Last Full Week)
National Respiratory Care Week, October 23-29 (Last full week)
Pastoral Care Week, October 23-29 (Last Full Week)
Give Wildlife a Brake! Week, October 23-29
Kids Care Week, October 23-29
Red Ribbon Week, October 23-29 (Last Week)
Rodent Awareness Week, October 23-29
Disarmament Week, October 24-30
Nuclear Science Week, October 24-28
Prescription Errors Education and Awareness Week, October 24-31
World Origami Days, October 24-November 11
International Magic Week, October 25-31
International Dyslexia Association Reading Week, October 26-29
OCTOBER NATIONAL DAYS
OCTOBER 1
International Day of Older Persons
World Vegetarian Day
World Sake Day
National Fire Pup Day
National Homemade Cookies Day
OCTOBER 2
International Day of Nonviolence
National Custodial Workers Recognition Day
National Name Your Car Day
National Fried Scallops Day
OCTOBER 3
World Habitat Day – First Monday in October
National Techies Day
National Child Health Day – First Monday in October
OCTOBER 4
World Animal Day
#NationalTacoDay
National Golf Day
National Vodka Day
OCTOBER 5
World Teachers Day
National Do Something Nice Day
National Apple Betty Day
National Walk to School Day – First Wednesday in October
OCTOBER 6
World Smile Day – First Friday in October
National Mad Hatter Day
National German-American Day
National Noodle Day
OCTOBER 7
National Frappe Day
National Manufacturing Day – First Friday in October
OCTOBER 8
International Migratory Bird Day – Second Saturday in October
National Fluffernutter Day
National Pierogi Day
American Touch Tag Day
National Costume Swap Day – Second Saturday in October
National Motorcycle Ride Day – Second Saturday in October
OCTOBER 9
World Post Day
National Leif Erikson Day
National Pro-Life Cupcake Day
#MoldyCheeseDay
National Chess Day
Clergy Appreciation Day (or Pastor Appreciation Day or Ministry Appreciation Day) – Second Sunday in October
OCTOBER 10
World Mental Health Day
National Angel Food Cake Day
National Handbag Day
National Online Bank Day – Second Monday in October
National Kick Butt Day – Second Monday in October
Native American Day – Second Monday in October
Columbus Day