National Days 2026

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National Days in 2026 — Month by Month

January 6

DateDayObservanceStatus
January 4SundayNational Trivia DayNext: January 4, 2027
January 5MondayNational Whipped Cream DayNext: January 5, 2027
January 12MondayNational Youth Day (India)Next: January 12, 2027
January 18SundayWinnie the Pooh DayNext: January 18, 2027
January 19MondayMartin Luther King Jr. DayNext: January 18, 2027
January 21WednesdayNational Hugging DayNext: January 21, 2027

February 14

DateDayObservanceStatus
February 3TuesdayNational Woman Physicians DayNext: February 3, 2027
February 6FridayNational Frozen Yogurt DayNext: February 6, 2027
February 10TuesdayNational Umbrella DayNext: February 10, 2027
February 11WednesdayNational New Friends DayNext: February 11, 2027
February 15SundayNational Wisconsin DayNext: February 15, 2027
February 18WednesdayAsh WednesdayNext: February 10, 2027
February 18WednesdayNational Wine Drink DayNext: February 18, 2027
February 22SundayNational Walking the Dog DayNext: February 22, 2027
February 23MondayNational Banana Bread DayNext: February 23, 2027
February 26ThursdayKuwait Liberation DayNext: February 26, 2027
February 27FridayNational Pokemon DayNext: February 27, 2027
February 27FridayNational Strawberry DayNext: February 27, 2027
February 28SaturdayNational Public Sleeping DayNext: February 28, 2027
February 28SaturdayNational Chocolate Souffle DayNext: February 28, 2027

March 11

DateDayObservanceStatus
March 1 – March 31SundayNational Nutrition MonthNext: March 1, 2027
March 1SundayNational Wedding Planning DayNext: March 1, 2027
March 8SundayInternational Women's DayNext: March 8, 2027
March 9MondayNational Napping DayNext: March 15, 2027
March 12ThursdayNational Working Moms DayNext: March 12, 2027
March 14SaturdayNational Pi dayNext: March 14, 2027
March 14SaturdayNational Write Your Story DayNext: March 14, 2027
March 27FridayNational Whiskey DayNext: March 27, 2027
March 28SaturdayNational Weed Appreciation DayNext: March 28, 2027
March 30MondayNational Doctors' DayNext: March 30, 2027
March 30MondayNational Virtual Vacation DayNext: March 30, 2027

April 8

DateDayObservanceStatus
April 1WednesdayNational Walking DayNext: April 7, 2027
April 8WednesdayNational Zoo Lovers DayNext: April 8, 2027
April 10FridayNational Siblings DayNext: April 10, 2027
April 11SaturdayNational Pet DayNext: April 11, 2027
April 21TuesdayNational Tea DayNext: April 21, 2027
April 25SaturdayNational Zucchini Bread DayNext: April 25, 2027
April 29WednesdayNational Astronomy DayNext: April 29, 2027
April 29WednesdayNational Zipper DayNext: April 29, 2027

May 7

DateDayObservanceStatus
May 1FridayNational Tuba DayNext: May 7, 2027
May 5TuesdayTeacher Appreciation DayNext: May 4, 2027
May 11MondayNational Twilight Zone DayNext: May 11, 2027
May 16SaturdayNational Mimosa DayNext: May 16, 2027
May 18MondayNational Visit Your Relatives DayNext: May 18, 2027
May 21ThursdayNational Waitstaff DayNext: May 21, 2027
May 24SundayNational Brothers DayNext: May 24, 2027

June 21

DateDayObservanceStatus
June 1MondayNational Windows DayNext: June 1, 2027
June 6SaturdayNational Day of SwedenNext: June 6, 2027
June 7SundayNational Cancer Survivors DayNext: June 6, 2027
June 8MondayNational Best Friends DayNext: June 8, 2027
June 10WednesdayNational Iced Tea DayNext: June 10, 2027
June 10WednesdayNational Egg Roll DayNext: June 10, 2027
June 11ThursdayKing Kamehameha DayNext: June 11, 2027
June 12FridayLoving DayNext: June 12, 2027
June 12FridayNational Rose DayNext: June 12, 2027
June 13SaturdayNational Sewing Machine DayNext: June 13, 2027
June 14SundayFather's Day (Austria)Next: June 13, 2027
June 14SundayFather's Day (Belgium)Next: June 13, 2027
June 17WednesdayNational Eat Your Vegetables DayNext: June 17, 2027
June 18ThursdayNational Go Fishing DayNext: June 18, 2027
June 21SundayFather's DayNext: June 20, 2027
June 21SundaySmoothie King National Smoothie DayNext: June 21, 2027
June 21SundayNational Selfie DayNext: June 21, 2027
June 22MondayNational Kissing DayNext: June 22, 2027
June 23TuesdayNational Hydration DayNext: June 23, 2027
June 23TuesdayNational Pink DayNext: June 23, 2027
June 29MondayNational Work From Home DayNext: June 29, 2027

July 15

DateDayObservanceStatus
July 1WednesdayNational Zip Code DayNext: July 1, 2027
July 5SundayNational Bikini DayNext: July 5, 2027
July 6MondayNational Fried Chicken DayNext: July 6, 2027
July 9ThursdayNational Sugar Cookie DayNext: July 9, 2027
July 10FridayNational Kitten DayNext: July 10, 2027
July 13MondayNational French Fry DayNext: July 13, 2027
July 15WednesdayNational Hot Dog DayNext: July 21, 2027
July 19SundayNational Ice Cream DayNext: July 18, 2027
July 23ThursdayNational Vanilla Ice Cream DayNext: July 23, 2027
July 24FridayNational Cousins DayNext: July 24, 2027
July 26SundayNational Parents' DayNext: July 25, 2027
July 26SundayNational Uncle DayNext: July 26, 2027
July 28TuesdayNational Waterpark DayNext: July 28, 2027
July 29WednesdayNational Lipstick DayNext: July 29, 2027
July 31FridayNational Mutt DayNext: July 31, 2027

August 26

DateDayObservanceStatus
August 1SaturdayNational Girlfriend DayNext: August 1, 2027
August 2SundayNational Sisters DayNext: August 1, 2027
August 2SundayNational Twins DayNext: August 1, 2027
August 3MondayNational Watermelon DayNext: August 3, 2027
August 4TuesdayNational White Wine DayNext: August 4, 2027
August 5WednesdayNational Underwear DayNext: August 5, 2027
August 8SaturdayNational Vore DayNext: August 8, 2027
August 16SundayNational Airborne DayNext: August 16, 2027
August 18TuesdayNational Couples DayNext: August 18, 2027
August 19WednesdayNational Aviation DayNext: August 19, 2027
August 20ThursdayNational Radio DayNext: August 20, 2027
August 20ThursdayNational Chocolate Pecan Pie DayNext: August 20, 2027
August 21FridayNational Senior Citizens DayNext: August 21, 2027
August 22SaturdayNational Be an Angel DayNext: August 22, 2027
August 24MondayNational Pluto Demoted DayNext: August 24, 2027
August 25TuesdayNational Banana Split DayNext: August 25, 2027
August 25TuesdayEid-e-Milad-un-NabiNext: August 14, 2027
August 26WednesdayNational Dog DayNext: August 26, 2027
August 27ThursdayNational Just Because DayNext: August 27, 2027
August 28FridayNational Bow Tie DayNext: August 28, 2027
August 28FridayNational Cherry Turnover DayNext: August 28, 2027
August 29SaturdayNational Lemon DayNext: August 29, 2027
August 30SundayNotting Hill CarnivalNext: August 29, 2027
August 30SundayNational Holistic Pet DayNext: August 30, 2027
August 31MondayNational Heroes Day (Philippines)Next: August 30, 2027
August 31MondayEat Outside DayNext: August 31, 2027

September 64

DateDayObservanceStatus
September 1TuesdayNational Wattle DayNext: September 1, 2027
September 1TuesdayGinger Cat Appreciation DayNext: September 1, 2027
September 1 – September 30TuesdayEuropean Heritage DaysNext: September 1, 2027
September 2WednesdayVietnam National DayNext: September 2, 2027
September 2WednesdayWorld Coconut DayNext: September 2, 2027
September 2WednesdayNational Blueberry Popsicle DayNext: September 2, 2027
September 3ThursdayNational Skyscraper DayNext: September 3, 2027
September 4FridayNational College Colors DayNext: September 3, 2027
September 4FridayNational Wildlife DayNext: September 4, 2027
September 5SaturdayNational Cheese Pizza DayNext: September 5, 2027
September 6SundayNational Read a Book DayNext: September 6, 2027
September 7MondayNational Neither Snow Nor Rain DayNext: September 7, 2027
September 7MondayNational Beer Lovers DayNext: September 7, 2027
September 7MondayLabor DayNext: September 6, 2027
September 8TuesdayWorld Physical Therapy DayNext: September 8, 2027
September 8TuesdayNational Pardon DayNext: September 8, 2027
September 9WednesdayNational Teddy Bear DayNext: September 9, 2027
September 11FridayNational Day of CataloniaNext: September 11, 2027
September 11FridayPatriot DayNext: September 11, 2027
September 12SaturdayNational Police Woman DayNext: September 12, 2027
September 12SaturdayNational Video Games DayNext: September 12, 2027
September 12SaturdayGerman Language DayNext: September 11, 2027
September 12SaturdayNational Chocolate Milkshake DayNext: September 12, 2027
September 13SundayNational Celiac Disease Awareness DayNext: September 13, 2027
September 13SundayPositive Thinking DayNext: September 13, 2027
September 13SundayUncle Sam DayNext: September 13, 2027
September 13SundayNational Peanut DayNext: September 13, 2027
September 13SundayNational Pet Memorial DayNext: September 12, 2027
September 13SundayHug Your Hound DayNext: September 12, 2027
September 14MondayNational Colouring DayNext: September 14, 2027
September 15TuesdayNational IT Professional DayNext: September 21, 2027
September 16WednesdayNational Guacamole DayNext: September 16, 2027
September 16WednesdayNational Collect Rocks DayNext: September 16, 2027
September 16WednesdayNational Choose Your Chocolate DayNext: September 16, 2027
September 17ThursdayConstitution DayNext: September 17, 2027
September 18FridayNational First Love DayNext: September 18, 2027
September 18FridayNational Cheeseburger DayNext: September 18, 2027
September 19SaturdayNational Dance DayNext: September 18, 2027
September 20SundayWife Appreciation DayNext: September 19, 2027
September 20SundayNational Pepperoni Pizza DayNext: September 20, 2027
September 20SundayNational Queso DayNext: September 20, 2027
September 21MondayRespect for the Aged DayNext: September 20, 2027
September 21MondayYom KippurNext: October 11, 2027
September 22TuesdayNational Voter Registration DayNext: September 28, 2027
September 22TuesdayHobbit DayNext: September 22, 2027
September 22TuesdayNational Singles DayNext: September 22, 2027
September 22TuesdayNational White Chocolate DayNext: September 22, 2027
September 22TuesdayIcecream Cone DayNext: September 22, 2027
September 22TuesdayElephant Appreciation DayNext: September 22, 2027
September 22TuesdayFall EquinoxNext: September 22, 2027
September 23WednesdayNational Checkers DayNext: September 23, 2027
September 24ThursdayHeritage Day (South Africa)Next: September 24, 2027
September 25FridayNational Daughters DayNext: September 25, 2027
September 25FridayNational Lobster DayNext: September 25, 2027
September 25FridayNational Comic Book DayNext: September 25, 2027
September 26SaturdayNational Family DayNext: September 26, 2027
September 26SaturdayNational Pancake DayNext: September 26, 2027
September 27SundayNational Crush a Can DayNext: September 27, 2027
September 27SundayWorld Tourism DayNext: September 27, 2027
September 28MondayNational Sons DayNext: September 28, 2027
September 28MondayNational Drink Beer DayNext: September 28, 2027
September 28MondayNational Neighbor DayNext: September 28, 2027
September 29TuesdayNational Coffee DayNext: September 29, 2027
September 30WednesdayNational Love People DayNext: September 30, 2027

October 94

DateDayObservanceStatus
October 1ThursdayNational Black Dog DayNext: October 1, 2027
October 2FridayNational Name Your Car DayNext: October 2, 2027
October 2FridayNational Custodian DayNext: October 2, 2027
October 2FridayWorld Smile DayNext: October 1, 2027
October 3SaturdayNational Boyfriend DayNext: October 3, 2027
October 3SaturdayNational Kevin DayNext: October 3, 2027
October 3SaturdayMean Girls DayNext: October 3, 2027
October 4SundayNational Vodka DayNext: October 4, 2027
October 4SundayNational Golf Lovers DayNext: October 4, 2027
October 4SundayWorld Animal DayNext: October 4, 2027
October 4SundayNational Taco DayNext: October 4, 2027
October 5MondayNational Do Something Nice DayNext: October 5, 2027
October 6TuesdayNational Plus Size Appreciation DayNext: October 6, 2027
October 6TuesdayNational Transfer Money to Your Daughter DayNext: October 6, 2027
October 6TuesdayGerman-American DayNext: October 6, 2027
October 6TuesdayWorld Cerebral Palsy DayNext: October 6, 2027
October 6TuesdayNational Depression Screening DayNext: October 6, 2027
October 6TuesdayNational Mad Hatter DayNext: October 6, 2027
October 6TuesdayNational Noodle DayNext: October 6, 2027
October 7WednesdayNational Walk to School DayNext: October 6, 2027
October 8ThursdayNational Pierogi DayNext: October 8, 2027
October 8ThursdayNational Fluffernutter DayNext: October 8, 2027
October 9FridayNational Fire Prevention DayNext: October 9, 2027
October 10SaturdayNational Handbag DayNext: October 10, 2027
October 10SaturdayNational Tic Tac DayNext: October 10, 2027
October 10SaturdayNational Cake Decorating DayNext: October 10, 2027
October 10SaturdayNational Hug a Drummer DayNext: October 10, 2027
October 11SundayNational Sausage Pizza DayNext: October 11, 2027
October 11SundayNational Kimberly DayNext: October 11, 2027
October 11SundayNational Coming Out DayNext: October 11, 2027
October 12MondayNational Farmers DayNext: October 12, 2027
October 12MondayNational Gumbo DayNext: October 12, 2027
October 12MondayNational Vermont DayNext: October 12, 2027
October 12MondayNational Freethought DayNext: October 12, 2027
October 12MondayNational Pulled Pork DayNext: October 12, 2027
October 12MondayNational Savings DayNext: October 12, 2027
October 13TuesdayNational No Bra DayNext: October 13, 2027
October 13TuesdayNational Transfer Money to Your Son DayNext: October 13, 2027
October 13TuesdayNational M&M DayNext: October 13, 2027
October 13TuesdayMetastatic Breast Cancer Awareness DayNext: October 13, 2027
October 13TuesdayNational Treat Yourself DayNext: October 13, 2027
October 14WednesdayNational Dessert DayNext: October 14, 2027
October 14WednesdayNational Fossil DayNext: October 13, 2027
October 15ThursdayNational Grouch DayNext: October 15, 2027
October 15ThursdayNational Mushroom DayNext: October 15, 2027
October 15ThursdayNational Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance DayNext: October 15, 2027
October 16FridayWorld Food DayNext: October 16, 2027
October 16FridayNational Boss's DayNext: October 16, 2027
October 16FridayNational Feral Cat DayNext: October 16, 2027
October 17SaturdayNational Edge DayNext: October 17, 2027
October 17SaturdayNational Pasta DayNext: October 17, 2027
October 17SaturdayBridge DayNext: October 16, 2027
October 17SaturdayBlack Poetry DayNext: October 17, 2027
October 17SaturdayNational Pay Back a Friend DayNext: October 17, 2027
October 18SundayNational No Beard DayNext: October 18, 2027
October 18SundayHealth Care Aide DayNext: October 18, 2027
October 20TuesdayNational Pharmacy Technician DayNext: October 19, 2027
October 20TuesdayNational Day on WritingNext: October 20, 2027
October 20TuesdayMiss American Rose DayNext: October 20, 2027
October 21WednesdayNational Pets for Veterans DayNext: October 21, 2027
October 21WednesdayNational Reptile Awareness DayNext: October 21, 2027
October 21WednesdayNational Medical Assistants DayNext: October 20, 2027
October 21WednesdayNational Apple DayNext: October 21, 2027
October 22ThursdayNational Nut DayNext: October 22, 2027
October 23FridayNational Boston Cream Pie DayNext: October 23, 2027
October 23FridayHungary National Day (1956 Revolution)Next: October 23, 2027
October 23FridayNational Mole DayNext: October 23, 2027
October 23FridayNational Paralegal DayNext: October 23, 2027
October 23FridayNational Croc DayNext: October 23, 2027
October 23FridaySlap Your Annoying Coworker DayNext: October 23, 2027
October 24SaturdayNational Bologna DayToday
October 24SaturdayNational Food DayToday
October 25SundayNational Mother-in-Law DayTomorrow
October 25SundayNational I Care About You DayTomorrow
October 26MondayNational Pumpkin Dayin 2 days
October 26MondayNational Day of the Deployedin 2 days
October 26MondayNational Chicken Fried Steak Dayin 2 days
October 26MondayAustrian National Dayin 2 days
October 27TuesdayNational Black Cat Dayin 3 days
October 27TuesdayNavy Dayin 3 days
October 27TuesdayNational Mentoring Dayin 3 days
October 27TuesdayNational American Beer Dayin 3 days
October 28WednesdayNational Immigrants Dayin 4 days
October 28WednesdayNational Chocolate Dayin 4 days
October 29ThursdayNational Cat Dayin 5 days
October 29ThursdayNational Internet Dayin 5 days
October 30FridayNational Text Your Ex Dayin 6 days
October 30FridayNational Candy Corn Dayin 6 days
October 30FridayNational Frankenstein Fridayin 6 days
October 30FridayNational Publicist Dayin 6 days
October 31SaturdayWorld Savings Dayin 7 days
October 31SaturdayNational Pit Bull Awareness Dayin 7 days
October 31SaturdayNational Caramel Apple Dayin 7 days
October 31SaturdayReformation Dayin 7 days

November 61

DateDayObservanceStatus
November 1SundayNational Cook For Your Pets Dayin 8 days
November 1SundayAll Saints' Dayin 8 days
November 1SundayNational Author's Dayin 8 days
November 1SundayNational Vinegar Dayin 8 days
November 2MondayNational Recreation Dayin 9 days
November 2MondayDay of the Deadin 9 days
November 2MondayNational Deviled Egg Dayin 9 days
November 3TuesdayElection Dayin 10 days
November 3TuesdayNational Sandwich Dayin 10 days
November 4WednesdayNational Stress Awareness Dayin 11 days
November 4WednesdayNational Candy Dayin 11 days
November 5ThursdayGuy Fawkes Nightin 12 days
November 5ThursdayAmerican Football Dayin 12 days
November 5ThursdayNational Redhead Dayin 12 days
November 5ThursdayInternational Stout Dayin 12 days
November 5ThursdayNational Love Your Red Hair Dayin 12 days
November 5ThursdayNational Men Make Dinner Dayin 12 days
November 6FridayNational Nachos Dayin 13 days
November 6FridayLove Your Lawyer Dayin 13 days
November 7SaturdayNational Notary Public Dayin 14 days
November 7SaturdayNational Play Outside Dayin 14 days
November 7SaturdayNational Cancer Awareness Dayin 14 days
November 8SundayDiwaliin 15 days
November 8SundayNational Pupusa Dayin 15 days
November 8SundayNational Cappuccino Dayin 15 days
November 9MondayGo to an Art Museum Dayin 16 days
November 9MondayNational Fried Chicken Sandwich Dayin 16 days
November 9MondayNational Scrapple Dayin 16 days
November 10TuesdayNational Vanilla Cupcake Dayin 17 days
November 12ThursdayNational Happy Hour Dayin 19 days
November 13FridaySadie Hawkins Dayin 20 days
November 14SaturdayNational Pickle Dayin 21 days
November 15SundayNational Recycling Dayin 22 days
November 15SundayNational Bundt Dayin 22 days
November 15SundayNational Drummer Dayin 22 days
November 15SundayNational Clean Out Your Fridge Dayin 22 days
November 16MondayNational Button Dayin 23 days
November 16MondayNational Fast Food Dayin 23 days
November 17TuesdayNational Unfriend Dayin 24 days
November 17TuesdayNational Hiking Dayin 24 days
November 17TuesdayNational Entrepreneurs' Dayin 24 days
November 18WednesdayNational Princess Dayin 25 days
November 19ThursdayInternational Men's Dayin 26 days
November 20FridayNational Pay Back Your Parents Dayin 27 days
November 20FridayTransgender Day of Remembrancein 27 days
November 21SaturdayInternational Survivors of Suicide Loss Dayin 28 days
November 21SaturdayNational Stuffing Dayin 28 days
November 21SaturdayNational Adoption Dayin 28 days
November 23MondayNational Espresso Dayin 30 days
November 23MondayLabor Thanksgiving Day (Japan)in 30 days
November 26ThursdayNational Cake Dayin 33 days
November 26ThursdayUnthanksgiving Dayin 33 days
November 26ThursdayNational Day of Mourningin 33 days
November 27FridayBlack Fridayin 34 days
November 27FridayNational Bavarian Cream Pie Dayin 34 days
November 27FridayNative American Heritage Dayin 34 days
November 28SaturdayNational French Toast Dayin 35 days
November 28SaturdaySmall Business Saturdayin 35 days
November 29SundayNational Lemon Cream Pie Dayin 36 days
November 30MondayCyber Mondayin 37 days
November 30MondaySt Andrew's Dayin 37 days

December 23

DateDayObservanceStatus
December 1TuesdayNational Christmas Lights Dayin 38 days
December 1TuesdayNational Peppermint Bark Dayin 38 days
December 4FridayNational Bartender Dayin 41 days
December 4FridayFarmers' Day (Ghana)in 41 days
December 4FridayNational Cookies Dayin 41 days
December 5SaturdayNational Repeal Dayin 42 days
December 5SaturdayCandle Dayin 42 days
December 6SundayNational Miners Dayin 43 days
December 7MondayNational Cotton Candy Dayin 44 days
December 7MondayPearl Harbor Remembrance Dayin 44 days
December 8TuesdayNational Brownie Dayin 45 days
December 9WednesdayNational Christmas Card Dayin 46 days
December 9WednesdayNational Pastry Dayin 46 days
December 9WednesdayNational Llama Dayin 46 days
December 10ThursdayNational Lager Dayin 47 days
December 11FridayNational App Dayin 48 days
December 12SaturdayGingerbread House Dayin 49 days
December 13SundayNational Violin Dayin 50 days
December 15TuesdayBill of Rights Dayin 52 days
December 17ThursdayWright Brothers Dayin 54 days
December 18FridayNational Ugly Christmas Sweater Dayin 55 days
December 21MondayWinter Solsticein 58 days
December 31ThursdayNew Year’s Evein 68 days

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