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Lesser Known Holidays

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

RSS A short list of the next five days' holidays is available as an RSS feed.

The Lesser Known Holiday list is also available as an XML-RPC and SOAP web service.

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

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January

Tuesday, January 1st 2008

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

Wednesday, January 2nd 2008

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

Thursday, January 3rd 2008

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

Friday, January 4th 2008

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

Saturday, January 5th 2008

Bird Day
This day is for the birds

Sunday, January 6th 2008

Apple Tree Day
Eat an apple or plant a tree today

Monday, January 7th 2008

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

Tuesday, January 8th 2008

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

Wednesday, January 9th 2008

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

Thursday, January 10th 2008

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

Friday, January 11th 2008

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

Saturday, January 12th 2008

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

Sunday, January 13th 2008

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

Monday, January 14th 2008

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

Tuesday, January 15th 2008

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

Wednesday, January 16th 2008

National Nothing Day
It is no different than any other day

Thursday, January 17th 2008

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

Friday, January 18th 2008

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

Saturday, January 19th 2008

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

Sunday, January 20th 2008

Basketball Day
Play around of basketball today, possibly at midnight

Monday, January 21st 2008

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

Tuesday, January 22nd 2008

National Blonde Brownie Day

Wednesday, January 23rd 2008

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

Thursday, January 24th 2008

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

Friday, January 25th 2008

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

Saturday, January 26th 2008

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

Sunday, January 27th 2008

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

Monday, January 28th 2008

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

Tuesday, January 29th 2008

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

Wednesday, January 30th 2008

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

Thursday, January 31st 2008

Escape Day
Escape from something today

February

Friday, February 1st 2008

Robinson Crusoe Day
Pretend you are stranded on an island today

Saturday, February 2nd 2008

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

Monday, February 4th 2008

Thank a Mailman Day

Tuesday, February 5th 2008

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

Wednesday, February 6th 2008

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

Thursday, February 7th 2008

Charles Dickens Day
Why not start a Dickens Novel today

Friday, February 8th 2008

Kite Flying Day
Get outside and fly a Kite today.

Saturday, February 9th 2008

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

Sunday, February 10th 2008

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

Monday, February 11th 2008

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

Tuesday, February 12th 2008

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

Wednesday, February 13th 2008

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

Thursday, February 14th 2008

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

Sunday, February 17th 2008

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

Monday, February 18th 2008

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

Thursday, February 21st 2008

International Mother Language Day
Speak only in your native tongue today

Friday, February 22nd 2008

Thinking Day
Spend sometime today and ponder life

Saturday, February 23rd 2008

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

Sunday, February 24th 2008

International Pancake Day
Today the world dines on Pancakes

Monday, February 25th 2008

Go Bowling Day
Practice that 7-10 split today

Tuesday, February 26th 2008

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

Wednesday, February 27th 2008

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

Thursday, February 28th 2008

Public Sleeping Day
A public holiday devoted to sleeping

Friday, February 29th 2008

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

March

Saturday, March 1st 2008

International Day of the Seal
National Pig Day
Think Pig today

Sunday, March 2nd 2008

Old Stuff Day
Dig out some old stuff today and reminisce

Monday, March 3rd 2008

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

Wednesday, March 5th 2008

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

Thursday, March 6th 2008

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

Friday, March 7th 2008

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

Saturday, March 8th 2008

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

Sunday, March 9th 2008

Unique Names Day
Give yourself a unique name today

Monday, March 10th 2008

Raven Legend Day

Tuesday, March 11th 2008

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

Wednesday, March 12th 2008

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

Thursday, March 13th 2008

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

Friday, March 14th 2008

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

Saturday, March 15th 2008

Brutus Day
Beware of the Ides of march

Sunday, March 16th 2008

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

Monday, March 17th 2008

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

Tuesday, March 18th 2008

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

Wednesday, March 19th 2008

Poultry Day
Eat more Chicken

Thursday, March 20th 2008

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

Friday, March 21st 2008

Flower Day
Buy some flowers today for someone special

Saturday, March 22nd 2008

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

Sunday, March 23rd 2008

Toast Day
You know what is on the menu today

Monday, March 24th 2008

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

Wednesday, March 26th 2008

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

Friday, March 28th 2008

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

Sunday, March 30th 2008

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

Monday, March 31st 2008

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

April

Wednesday, April 2nd 2008

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

Thursday, April 3rd 2008

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

Friday, April 4th 2008

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

Saturday, April 5th 2008

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

Sunday, April 6th 2008

Tartan Day
Join the tartan army and wear some plaid

Monday, April 7th 2008

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

Tuesday, April 8th 2008

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

Wednesday, April 9th 2008

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

Thursday, April 10th 2008

Golfers Day
Play around of 9 or even 18

Friday, April 11th 2008

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

Saturday, April 12th 2008

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

Sunday, April 13th 2008

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

Tuesday, April 15th 2008

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

Friday, April 18th 2008

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

Saturday, April 19th 2008

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

Sunday, April 20th 2008

Look Alike Day
Beware of dopplergangers!

Monday, April 21st 2008

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

Tuesday, April 22nd 2008

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

Wednesday, April 23rd 2008

Laboratory Day
A Mad scientists Favourite Day

Thursday, April 24th 2008

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

Saturday, April 26th 2008

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

Sunday, April 27th 2008

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

Monday, April 28th 2008

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

Wednesday, April 30th 2008

Hairstyle Appreciation Day
Tell someone their hairstyle looks great

May

Thursday, May 1st 2008

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

Friday, May 2nd 2008

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

Sunday, May 4th 2008

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

Monday, May 5th 2008

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

Tuesday, May 6th 2008

Nurses' Day

Wednesday, May 7th 2008

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

Thursday, May 8th 2008

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

Friday, May 9th 2008

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

Saturday, May 10th 2008

Golden Spike Day
Think about a world without a transcontinental railroad

Sunday, May 11th 2008

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

Monday, May 12th 2008

Another Kite Day
Limerick Day

Thursday, May 15th 2008

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

Friday, May 16th 2008

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

Sunday, May 18th 2008

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

Monday, May 19th 2008

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

Tuesday, May 20th 2008

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

Wednesday, May 21st 2008

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

Thursday, May 22nd 2008

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

Friday, May 23rd 2008

Bifocals Invented
World Turtle Day
The worlds loves a turtle

Sunday, May 25th 2008

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

Tuesday, May 27th 2008

National Grape Popsicle Day

Wednesday, May 28th 2008

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

Thursday, May 29th 2008

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

Saturday, May 31st 2008

Speak in Complete Sentences Day
Avoid contractions and elliptical sentences today

June

Sunday, June 1st 2008

Doughnut Day
Stuff your face silly with Doughnuts today

Monday, June 2nd 2008

National Rocky Road Day
National Tailors Day

Tuesday, June 3rd 2008

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

Wednesday, June 4th 2008

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

Thursday, June 5th 2008

National Gingerbread Day

Friday, June 6th 2008

National Applesauce Cake Day
Teacher's Day
Bring in an apple for your teacher

Saturday, June 7th 2008

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

Sunday, June 8th 2008

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

Tuesday, June 10th 2008

National Yo-Yo Day
Dust off the Yo-Yo's and have a good spin.

Wednesday, June 11th 2008

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

Thursday, June 12th 2008

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

Friday, June 13th 2008

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

Saturday, June 14th 2008

Family History Day