National Bubble Gum Day is celebrated on the first Friday in February every year, offering a lighthearted and fun way to bring people together through the joy of chewing and blowing bubbles. Schools, businesses, and community groups often take part in the festivities, with some using it as an opportunity to raise money for charities. This playful day combines everyone’s love of bubble gum with the chance to do good.
The Origins of National Bubble Gum Day
National Bubble Gum Day was created by children’s author Ruth Spiro in 2006. The idea behind the day was to give kids a break from strict school rules and allow them to chew gum in class, as long as they made a small donation to a cause or charity. The day quickly became popular, with teachers and students alike enjoying the novelty of chewing gum for a good cause. Over time, the day has expanded beyond schools, with workplaces and communities joining in to support charitable efforts while having fun.
🫧 There is a similar day National Chewing Gum Day on September 30th.
When Is National Bubble Gum Day Celebrated?
If you’re ready to mark your calendar and join the fun, here are the upcoming dates for National Bubble Gum Day. This celebration always falls on the first Friday in February, so it’s easy to remember when to get your bubble gum ready for a good cause.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | February 7, Friday |
| 2026 | February 6, Friday |
| 2027 | February 5, Friday |
| 2028 | February 4, Friday |
| 2029 | February 2, Friday |
| 2030 | February 1, Friday |
Fun Facts About Bubble Gum
Bubble gum may seem simple, but it has a rich history filled with interesting moments, surprising records, and quirky trivia. From its colorful origins to world record-breaking bubbles, these fun facts reveal just how fascinating this chewy treat can be.
- Bubble gum was invented in 1928 by Walter Diemer, an accountant for the Fleer Chewing Gum Company. He created a gum that could stretch and hold air, making it ideal for blowing bubbles.
- Diemer’s creation was originally called “Dubble Bubble,” and its distinct pink color came about because pink was the only food coloring available at the time.
- The largest bubble ever blown measured a massive 20 inches in diameter, according to the Guinness World Records.
- Chewing gum, including bubble gum, is a global favorite, with millions of people enjoying it daily for both flavor and fun.
Ways to Celebrate National Bubble Gum Day
There’s more to National Bubble Gum Day than just chewing on a piece of gum. This day offers a chance to engage in playful activities, raise funds for a cause, and even get creative with some bubble-blowing fun. Here are a few enjoyable ways to make the most of this celebration.
- Host a bubble gum blowing competition at school, work, or even online with friends. See who can blow the biggest bubble or hold the longest-lasting bubble.
- Post a fun picture or video of yourself blowing bubbles on social media using the hashtag #NationalBubbleGumDay.
- Chew your favorite bubble gum and see how big of a bubble you can blow.
- Share bubble gum with friends, family, or coworkers to spread some fun.
- Take part in a local fundraiser or community event that supports charity. Some schools and businesses host gum-chewing events where participants make a small donation to join in.
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.
