National Bubble Gum Day is celebrated each year on the first Friday in February. The observance was created in 2006 by children’s book author Ruth Spiro as a school-friendly alternative to traditional fundraisers that rely on selling products and often make students feel uncomfortable.
Instead of sales, participants donate a small amount and are allowed to chew gum together during the school day, keeping participation easy, inclusive, and low-pressure.
The idea soon spread beyond schools. Bubble Gum Day has been held in libraries, children’s museums, community organizations, military bases, and senior centers. Its wide use across different settings shows how flexible the concept is. It also received media attention and was featured in a documentary about chewing gum produced by ARTE France.
Funds raised support causes chosen locally. In past years, schools and organizations have directed donations toward sponsoring animals through Heifer International, sending care packages to deployed service members, and purchasing books for literacy programs such as Reading Is Fundamental.
🔗 For more information about this observance, visit the official website.
When Is National Bubble Gum Day Celebrated?
National Bubble Gum Day is observed each year on the first Friday in February. Because the date follows a fixed weekday rule, the celebration shifts slightly from year to year while remaining easy to plan for schools and community organizations.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | February 6, Friday |
| 2027 | February 5, Friday |
| 2028 | February 4, Friday |
| 2029 | February 2, Friday |
| 2030 | February 1, Friday |
🫧 There is a similar day National Chewing Gum Day on September 30.
Facts About Bubble Gum
- Bubble gum was invented in 1928 by Walter Diemer, an accountant working for the Fleer Chewing Gum Company. He developed a formula that was elastic enough to blow bubbles without popping easily.
- The product was released under the name Dubble Bubble. Its signature pink color was not a marketing choice but a practical one, as pink was the only food coloring available during early production.
- Bubble gum has also inspired record-setting feats. The largest bubble ever blown measured 20 inches in diameter, as recorded by Guinness World Records.
- In recent years, we notice changing consumer preferences, with growing interest in plastic-free, biodegradable bubble gum made from natural chicle rather than synthetic bases.
For those curious about the process itself, a short video explains how bubble gum is made:
