Every year on February 8, National Boy Scouts Day celebrates the founding of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and the influence scouting has had on young people across the country. This day shines a spotlight on the practical skills, core values, and sense of adventure that scouting has inspired for more than a century. Millions of young people have grown into responsible, skilled, and confident individuals through the Boy Scouts, gaining knowledge that stays with them for life. From mastering survival skills in the outdoors to forming lasting friendships, National Boy Scouts Day celebrates the role of scouting in shaping character, building community, and encouraging youth to learn and grow in meaningful ways.
The Story Behind National Boy Scouts Day
National Boy Scouts Day commemorates the founding of the Boy Scouts of America in 1910, a movement inspired by the earlier establishment of the Boy Scouts in England by Lord Robert Baden-Powell. William D. Boyce, an American publisher, founded the BSA after a chance encounter with a helpful Boy Scout during a visit to London. This encounter highlighted the values of helpfulness and integrity, which remain central to scouting today. Since then, scouting has grown to encompass programs that encourage leadership, outdoor skills, and community involvement for youth across the U.S.
When Is National Boy Scouts Day Celebrated?
If you’re interested in marking the day dedicated to honoring the Boy Scouts, here’s a look at when National Boy Scouts Day will be observed in the coming years. February 8 remains the consistent date each year, serving as a reminder of the organization’s longstanding influence and commitment to youth development.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | February 8, Saturday |
| 2026 | February 8, Sunday |
| 2027 | February 8, Monday |
| 2028 | February 8, Tuesday |
| 2029 | February 8, Thursday |
| 2030 | February 8, Friday |
Ways to Celebrate National Boy Scouts Day
For those looking to honor National Boy Scouts Day, there are plenty of ways to get involved, learn, and celebrate the spirit of scouting:
- Take a Nature Hike: Experience the outdoors by going on a hike, learning to identify plants, or practicing outdoor navigation.
- Learn a New Skill: Try out some classic scouting activities like knot-tying, camping, or basic first aid to gain hands-on experience.
- Share Scouting Memories: If you or a family member was a Scout, share memories or photos on social media to honor your experiences with the hashtag #NationalBoyScoutsDay.
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.
