Mark your calendars for September 14, the day when coloring becomes the ultimate form of self-care. National Coloring Day (not to be confused with National Coloring Book Day 0n August 2) is a reminder of the pure joy that comes from bringing black-and-white pages to life with vibrant hues.
On September 14, take a break from your routines, and especially from the screens. Find a quiet space, pick up your favorite coloring tools, and let your imagination run wild. Let the colors bring a little extra joy to your day!
Other Color-Related National Days
While National Coloring Day is a highlight, there are other days to celebrate your love for color:
- National Color Day (October 22):Â Take a moment to appreciate the vibrant world around you and the role color plays in our everyday lives.
- National Crayon Day (March 31):Â Celebrate the classic crayon, a tool that has brought color to countless childhood memories.
- National Coloring Book Day (August 2):Â A day dedicated to the magic of coloring books, where you can explore a wide array of themes and styles.
When Is National Coloring Day?
To help you plan your celebrations, here’s a quick reference to when National Coloring Day will be observed from 2024 to 2030. Mark these dates in your calendar and get ready to unleash your creativity on these days:
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Saturday, September 14 |
| 2025 | Sunday, September 14 |
| 2026 | Monday, September 14 |
| 2027 | Tuesday, September 14 |
| 2028 | Thursday, September 14 |
| 2029 | Friday, September 14 |
| 2030 | Saturday, September 14 |
The Power of Coloring
Coloring is more than a childhood activity. It’s a form of art therapy that has captured the hearts of adults everywhere. The simple act of filling in shapes with color can help you relax, reduce stress, and tap into your creative side. On National Coloring Day, embrace this therapeutic ritual and give yourself permission to slow down and indulge in a little creativity.
How to Celebrate National Coloring Day
There are countless ways to celebrate National Coloring Day. Here are a few ideas for you:
- Set up a Coloring Station: Gather your favorite coloring supplies—whether it’s crayons, colored pencils, markers, or gel pens—and dive into a coloring book or print out free coloring pages online.
- Host a Coloring Party:Â Invite friends or family over for a relaxing coloring session. Provide a variety of coloring materials and let everyone choose their own coloring page to work on.
- Join a Community Event:Â Some libraries, community centers, and schools might host coloring events on this day. Check your local listings for events near you.
- Go Virtual: Can’t meet in person? Set up a virtual coloring session with friends via Zoom or another video platform. You can share your screens and color together while catching up.
- Share Your Art:Â Use the hashtag #NationalColoringDay on social media to share your creations and see what others are coloring. Although the hashtag has a smaller presence, with over 1,000 posts on Facebook and 4.3K posts on Instagram, it’s a great way to connect with fellow coloring enthusiasts.
Before You Go:
We have many more national days lists for you to explore.
- Food-related national days: complete list of national food days, pasta & noodles days, vegan & vegetarian days, mushroom days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
- Non-food national days: National Days Calendar 2025 (check out the printable calendars in my Etsy shop), National Days for Teachers, and a wide array of special lists such as cat days, dog days, animal days, cleaning & organizing days, book days, music days, family & relationships days, national days for women, stationery days and even Harry Potter days.
- Country-specific national days: Australian national days, more coming soon.
