Fun Random Holidays to Celebrate
Part of being an adventurous mom is finding ways to make the mundane exciting. Holidays are one thing that helps break up the humdrum of day-to-day life. Bring more fun into your life by celebrating these fun random holidays throughout the year.
Part of the fun is anticipating the holidays. Go through this list and pick one or two each month and add it to your calendar so there is always something fun to look forward to.
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January
National Cuddle Up Day
January 6
January is perfect for cuddling up together with a good book around a cozy fire.
National Bubble Bath Day
January 8
It’s a national holiday so it’s practically mandatory to indulge in a bubble bath on this day.
National Step in the Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day
January 11
Rainy day outside? Bundle up and have fun getting each other wet and muddy by jumping into puddles.
National Rubber Ducky Day
January 13
Surprise your children with some new rubber duckies today. If you already have a bunch, gather them all up and hide them around the house for a rubber ducky hunt.
National Compliment Day
January 24
Pay someone a compliment today.
Opposite Day
January 25
Opposite day is a lot of fun for both kids and adults. Have dessert before dinner, wear your pajamas in the daytime, or do the opposite chores you normally do.
Backward Day
January 31
Wear everything backwards today. Bonus points if you can speak backwards!
February
National Thank a Mail Carrier Day
February 4
When is the last time you thanked your mail carrier? Share your gratitude with some homemade cookies or a card today.
National Send a Card to a Friend Day
February 7
Snail mail is so much fun to receive especially when it’s a letter from a friend. Brighten a friend’s day by mailing out a card.
National Inventors’ Day
February 11
Celebrate your favorite inventors today. Encourage your family to invent something themselves.
National Random Acts of Kindness Day
February 17
Random acts of kindness make the world a better place. See how many your family can do today.
National Love Your Pet Day
February 20
Today is a day all about loving your pet.
National Tell a Fairy Tale Day
February 26
What’s your favorite fairy tale? Go around the table tonight at dinner and share your favorites.
March
Dr. Seuss Day
March 2
Green eggs and ham is a staple for breakfast today.
National Cereal Day
March 7
Surprise your family with a box of cereal you do not normally purchase today.
National Plant a Flower Day
March 12
Plant a flower today and watch it bloom!
National Children’s Craft Day
March 14
Do a new craft today or encourage your children to come up with their own ideas.
Children’s Picture Book Day
March 28
Check out your favorite children’s picture books and read through them with your kids today.
National Virtual Vacation Day
March 30
Travel restrictions still in place? Go on a virtual vacation!
April
National Find a Rainbow Day
April 3
April is full of rain showers. Take a walk today and see if you can spot a rainbow. If it’s a clear day, paint some!
National No Housework Day
April 7
I know every mom and child loves this national holiday. No housework? Sign me up!
Siblings Day
April 10
Celebrate the sibling relationship today by doing something nice for yours. Or, encourage your children to do something nice for each other.
National High Five Day
April 18
Give as many high fives as possible on this holiday!
National Pretzel Day
April 26
Soft pretzels, hard pretzels, hot dog pretzels….how many more pretzels can you come up with?
National Great Poetry Reading Day
April 28
Are you a fan of poetry? Spend time reading a new collection or come up with your own today.
May
National Lemonade Day
May 1
On the first day of May, celebrate the warm weather with a cold glass of lemonade.
National Babysitter’s Day
May 8
Do you have babysitters for your kids? Make them a card or a gift and celebrate them today.
National Lost Sock Memorial Day
May 9
How many socks have been lost in your laundry pile? Hold a memorial service for them!
National Clean Up Your Room Day
May 10
Kids might not think this is such a fun holiday. But, if everyone works together in each bedroom with music turned up, they might be more excited to celebrate it.
National Dance Like a Chicken Day
May 14
Dance parties are so much fun. Even more so when it is National Dance Like a Chicken Day!
Hamburger Day
Mary 28
For those who love them, hamburgers are certainly something to be celebrated.
National Water a Flower Day
May 30
Celebrate your garden today and water a flower.
June
National Nail Polish Day
June 1
Get your nails ready for summer on National Nail Polish Day.
National Donut Day
June 4
National Donut Day is a fun excuse to grab a box of donuts and some coffee for a morning treat.
Nature Photography Day
June 15
Spend some time today in nature. Point out what is beautiful that might miss your children’s eye. Encourage them to find beauty on their own.
National Go Fishing Day
June 18
If your children enjoy fishing, you can make it a family event. If not, indulge in a few rounds of “Go-Fish” with your kids.
International Picnic Day
June 18
Pack a picnic and visit a local park.
National Selfie Day
June 21
Too often, moms are the ones behind the camera. Put yourself in front of the camera today for multiple selfies. Take some silly ones with your children and by yourself. You probably need a new Facebook profile picture; use today as an excuse to capture a fun one.
National Handshake Day
June 24
Do you remember spending countless hours on the playground coming up with elaborate, secret handshakes? Teach a new one to your children or come up with your own.
July
National Father Daughter Take a Walk Day
July 7
National Father Daughter Take a Walk Day is a great way for dads and daughters to spend some quality time together.
Video Games Day
July 8
Video games can get a bad rap, but they can be loads of fun. Spend some time playing your children’s favorite video games on this day.
National Cheer Up the Lonely Day
July 11
The last year has certainly amplified how lonely people can be. Encourage your children (and self) to look for ways to cheer up the lonely.
National Tattoo Day
July 17
Celebrate your tattoos on National Tattoo Day! Let your children play with cool temporary tattoos if they are interested. They can even design their own with tattoo markers.
National Ice Cream Day
July 18
Does anyone need an excuse to indulge in some yummy ice cream? Probably not but it’s sure fun when there is an excuse to do so.
National Cousins Day
July 24
On National Cousins Day, invite your cousins over for a visit and a board game. Kids and adults both can enjoy this Disney card game.
National Lipstick Day
July 29
Pull out that bold lipstick in your make-up drawer and put it on for National Lipstick Day! If you don’t normally wear it, treat yourself to a new one.
August
National Coloring Book Day
August 2
Pick up a few new coloring books for this holiday.
National Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day
August 8
Garden overflowing with zucchini? Play reverse robbery and sneak some onto your neighbor’s porch.
National Book Lovers Day
August 9
Bring home a new pile of books from the library for National Book Lovers Day.
National Tell a Joke Day
August 16
Take this day and share your funniest (or corniest) jokes with your family.
National Waffle Day
August 24
You do not have to make homemade waffles for National Waffle Day. Jazz up frozen ones with special toppings like fruits and whipped cream.
September
National Read A Book Day
September 6
Celebrate National Read A Book Day by re-reading your old favorites or by buying a new book from your wish list.
Positive Thinking Day
September 13
Positive thinking is proven to have health benefits. Spend some time today focusing on reframing negative experiences in a positive light.
National Play Doh Day
September 16
Challenge your children to build something out of Play Doh for National Play Doh Day.
World Gratitude Day
September 21
Do you have a gratitude journal? It is the perfect day to start one!
National Good Neighbor Day
September 28
On this day, look for ways you can be a blessing to your neighbors.
October
National Homemade Cookies Day
October 1
Start off fall with delicious, homemade cookies. New, personalized aprons make baking cookies together something to be treasured year after year.
National Dessert Day
October 14
Who does not love dessert? Celebrate National Dessert Day with your family’s favorite.
Make a Difference Day
October 23
What can you do to make a difference? Include your children in this and teach them how to be good citizens.
World Pasta Day
October 25
Meal planning is easy if you celebrate World Pasta Day. Put spaghetti, pasta salad, or whatever pasta you enjoy on your menu. Or make your own!
November
Sandwich Day
November 3
Celebrate your favorite sandwiches today. Encourage your children to come up with new versions of their favorites and name them something silly.
Young Readers Day
November 9
Today is all about young readers. Visit your library and check out some new age-appropriate books for your young reader.
Have a Party With Your Bear Day
November 16
Most of us are going to have to make do with having a party with a stuffed bear. But, if any of my readers have a pet bear, I want pictures!
Take a Hike Day
November 17
Take adventures of the crisp fall air and take a hike.
French Toast Day
November 28
By now, you are probably sick of leftover Thanksgiving food. Whip up some French toast for an easy and filling breakfast celebration.
Stay at Home Because You Are Well Day
November 30
Everyone takes sick days but what about staying home because you are well? Take today and play hooky from work and school.
December
Answer the Telephone Like Buddy the Elf Day
December 18
Start out the holiday season by answering your telephone like Buddy the Elf today.
National Crossword Puzzle Day
December 21
Crossword puzzles are available for all ranges. Print some and enjoy spending a few hours solving them today.
National Chocolate Candy Day
December 28
Just in time for after Christmas clearance is National Chocolate Candy Day.
National Bacon Day
December 30
Do you love bacon? Make sure to add it to your menu today.
With these suggestions, you'll be able to plan loads of fun during quarantine and social distancing. If you're not traveling for spring break, consider celebrating some of these fun holidays a little early.
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