Days & Observances Observance
National Video Game Day
National Video Game Day is celebrated on September 12, a fixed-date holiday for gamers, though some sources also cite July 8.
Days & Observances
National days, observances and what they celebrate — dates and origins.
Days & Observances Food Day
National Vodka Day
National Vodka Day is celebrated every year on October 4, toasting the clear, versatile spirit at the heart of countless cocktails.
Days & Observances Food Day
National Waffle Day
National Waffle Day is celebrated every year on August 24, marking the 1869 U.S. patent for the first stovetop waffle iron.
Days & Observances Awareness Day
National Teachers Day
National Teacher Day falls on the Tuesday of the first full week of May, honoring the work of educators.
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National Twins Day
National Twins Day is celebrated on the first full weekend of August, centered on the Twins Days Festival in Twinsburg, Ohio.
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National Spouse Day
National Spouse Day is observed every January 26, a low-key occasion for husbands and wives to appreciate each other without the pressure…
Days & Observances Food Day
National Strawberry Day
National Strawberry Day is celebrated every year on February 27, honoring the sweet, heart-shaped red berry loved worldwide.
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National Tattoo Day
National Tattoo Day is celebrated every year on July 17, honoring the art, history, and culture of tattooing.
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National Sisters Day
National Sisters Day is a floating holiday on the first Sunday of August, celebrating the bond between sisters, and falls on August…
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National Spider-Man Day
National Spider-Man Day is celebrated every year on August 1, honoring the web-slinging Marvel hero created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.
Days & Observances Food Day
National Sandwich Day
National Sandwich Day is celebrated every November 3, the birthday of John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich.
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National Signing Day
National Signing Day, traditionally the first Wednesday of February (February 4 in 2026), is when high school athletes sign to play college…