Days & Observances National Day
National Grandparents Day
National Grandparents Day is a floating holiday on the first Sunday after Labor Day, honoring grandparents; it falls on September 13, 2026.
Days & Observances
National days, observances and what they celebrate — dates and origins.
Days & Observances Observance
National History Day
National History Day is a year-long academic program culminating in a national contest each June, engaging students in original historical research.
Days & Observances Awareness Day
National Girls & Women in Sports Day
National Girls and Women in Sports Day falls on the first Wednesday of February, celebrating female athletes and equal access to sport.
Days & Observances Food Day
National French Fry Day
National French Fry Day is celebrated on July 13, a fixed-date food holiday honoring the world's favorite fried potato.
Days & Observances Food Day
National Fried Chicken Day
National Fried Chicken Day is celebrated every July 6, a fixed date honoring the crispy, comforting classic.
Days & Observances National Day
National First Responders Day
National First Responders Day is observed on October 28 to honor police, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics who answer emergencies.
Days & Observances Observance
National Flower Day
National Flower Day is celebrated on March 21, near the start of spring, though its exact origin is undocumented.
Days & Observances Food & Drink Day
National Espresso Martini Day
National Espresso Martini Day is celebrated on March 15, toasting the vodka-and-coffee cocktail created by London bartender Dick Bradsell.
Days & Observances Observance
National Fiance Day
National Fiance Day is popularly marked on August 1, an informal, social-media-driven day to celebrate one's engaged partner.
Days & Observances Observance
National Doctors Day
National Doctors Day is celebrated in the United States every March 30 to honor physicians and the life-saving work they do.
Days & Observances Observance
National Emo Day
National Emo Day is widely observed every December 19, celebrating emo music and subculture and the community it built for a generation…
Days & Observances Food Day
National Croissant Day
National Croissant Day is celebrated every January 30, honoring the flaky, buttery pastry beloved in bakeries and breakfast tables worldwide.