If you believe that Christmas, Halloween, and Easter are the only fun national holidays to celebrate throughout the year, you are in for a surprise. While these are the most known and celebrated, there are many fun holidays you’ve probably never even heard of. Any random objects you would point your finger at would likely have interesting national holidays dedicated to them. Perhaps not in the USA, but somewhere around the globe for sure. That computer mouse you are using? August 28, look it up.
On a more exciting and relatable note, ever heard of Napping Day? While this may be an occasion you practice daily, it's an official national holiday with a day in a calendar dedicated solely to catching some extra z's throughout the day. While Napping Day may not be a solid excuse to explain to your boss why they caught you slacking at your work desk, this is indeed a worthy fun holiday to add to your calendar.
However, Race Your Mouse Around the Icons Day and Napping Day are just two of the many weird yet interesting holidays celebrated around the world. Below, we've compiled a list of fun holidays that you may as well partake in. Do you celebrate any of these cool holidays? What unique holidays do you celebrate that we haven't mentioned? Let us know!
#1
Nothing Day.
Nothing Day, celebrated on January 16, is a day to celebrate, well, nothing. On Nothing Day, have fun doing nothing. The unofficial holiday, created in 1973 by newspaper columnist Harold Pullman Coffin, aims to give individuals "a day where they can just sit without celebrating, observing, or honoring anything."
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#2
Napping Day.
The unofficial holiday of Napping Day, celebrated on March 14, was designed to make up for the hour people lose due to the time change. Nevertheless, this is one holiday that the majority of people can endorse. Could definitely be more of those throughout the year. Just saying.
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#3
Everything You Think is Wrong Day.
The unofficial holiday, celebrated on March 15, serves as a reminder that we are all fallible. It urges us to acknowledge the many things we are mistaken about and take the time to make the necessary corrections. It is okay not to know everything. However, if you need to feel like you are an expert on everything, hang on. Soon tomorrow will arrive, so you can pretend that you know everything then.
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#4
Awkward Moments Day.
Every now and then, we have all experienced awkward situations. They just occur; they are a natural part of life. On March 18, we should remember (or forget) those uncomfortable and embarrassing times that may have caused us to want to hide.
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#5
Word Nerd Day.
Although the origins of this holiday celebrated on January 9 are unknown, we assume that those who came up with it wanted language and word nerds to celebrate their extensive vocabularies and for people to consult their dictionaries and thesauruses to learn more about the meaning, origin, and applications of words in their native tongue. Celebrating this holiday means embracing your "nerdiness" and desire to absorb new information, particularly new words and expressions.
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#6
Answer Your Cat's Questions Day.
We owe this date to Ruth Roy and Thomas Roy of wellcat.com. This unique holiday celebrated on January 22 is the purrfect day to spend some time getting to know your feline friend. On Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day, you don’t need to do anything expensive or outdoorsy. The aim is to sit down with your cat and consider the kinds of questions they might ask you in different situations.
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#7
Leave the Office Early Day.
On June 2, people are encouraged to take some time for themselves during the workweek and engage in relaxing activities. National Leave the Office Early Day is intended to demonstrate how little changes in how we approach our work may significantly enhance the results, enabling employees to become more productive in the office by spending fewer hours there.
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#8
Eat an Extra Dessert Day.
On this day, observed on September 4, people are encouraged to indulge their sweet tooth by eating an extra helping of dessert. Don't know about you, but we Pandas celebrate this day more than just once a year...
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#9
Let's Laugh Day.
This is an unofficial holiday observed on March 19 that promotes laughter and its advantages. The saying "laughter is the best medicine" is something we have all heard. March 19 is the day to take your prescription.
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#10
Chaos Never Dies Day.
On November 9, people are reminded that chaos is a normal aspect of life and, well, that it will always be present. Some days are better than others, and some are worse, but that's just how life goes. So rather than being bothered by it, just take a moment to relax and let go of whatever is causing havoc in your life right now.
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#11
National Absurdity Day.
On November 20, absurdity takes control; not sure why, but it does. This day was created to recall and note some of the entirely off-the-wall and ridiculous things in history, our country, and our lives. Also, sometimes it's just fun to act foolishly and do weird things, so use the occasion of the day as an opportunity to indulge in some ridiculous behavior!
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#12
Every Thing You Do is Right Day.
Celebrated on March 16, Everything You Do is Right Day is the opposite of Everything You Think is Wrong Day, arguably one of the most depressing made-up holidays. Whatever happened yesterday, today will be a great day. Everything you do is right; today will be a beautiful day, so nothing can go wrong. No matter your age or position, whatever you do will go well!
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#13
Impossible Astronaut Day.
The unofficial annual holiday, observed on April 23, honors the day in 2011 when the first episode of the sixth season of the super-hit sci-fi series Doctor Who, called “The Impossible Astronaut,” aired on television.
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#14
No Pants Day.
Primarily observed in the United States on the first Friday in May, No Pants Day calls for participants to spend their day without wearing pants in public. People are urged to behave as though going without pants in public is commonplace. At least once a year, to honor No Pants Day, allow yourself to feel the breeze and enjoy the freedom of not being detained in a piece of fabric.
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#15
Dance Like a Chicken Day.
Also known as Chicken Dance Day and observed on May 14, this foolish celebration honors the silly dance accompanied by the Chicken Song or Chicken Dance Song.
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#16
Talk Like Yoda Day.
The popular Star Wars character whose grammar is every language teacher's worst nightmare is celebrated on May 21. A perfect day to annoy your English teacher. Named must your fear be before banish it you can…
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Ask a Stupid Question Day.
Celebrated on September 28, Ask a Stupid Question Day was developed by a group of teachers who sought to inspire kids to ask more questions in the classroom. If you recall your school days, you know that only a select few students felt comfortable asking questions. And you probs weren't one of them.
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#18
Wear Pajamas to Work Day.
Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day is celebrated on April 16 and encourages you to wear your PJs instead of your regular attire to work. Of course, tops and bottoms would be appropriate pajama options. Although the origins of this fun holiday are unknown, the date of the holiday implies that it was intended to provide American taxpayers a day off after Tax Day, which falls on April 15.
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#19
Eat What You Want Day.
While many proudly celebrate this holiday every day (it's bulking season, isn't it?), it's officially celebrated on May 11. The rules are simple: on this day, you must eat whatever and in whatever quantity you want.
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#20
Sidewalk Egg Frying Day.
The purpose of the holiday, observed on July 4, is to raise awareness of the benefits of solar energy, which are so great that you can use it to fry an egg. But be careful while doing so!
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