National Days Calendar

Why wait for major holidays when there’s something to enjoy every day?

This 2026 National Days Calendar gives you 365 moments to look forward to, featuring food celebrations, creative traditions, and meaningful awareness days. Each date highlights something unique, helping you bring a little extra interest and intention to your everyday life.

🖨️ Want an easy way to keep track of these dates? My printable National Days Calendar is available in my Etsy shop, offered in several designs. Perfect for planning, journaling, or adding a bit of fun to your daily routine. 🎉✨

➤➤➤ National Days Calendar 2026  is now available on Etsy! 🎉

National Days in December 2025

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in December.

1. Cyber Monday
2. Fritters Day
3. Make a Gift Day
4. Cookie Day
5. Ninja Day
6. Miners’ Day
7. Cotton Candy Day
8. Brownie Day
9. Christmas Card Day
10. Human Rights Day
11. International Mountain Day
12. Gingerbread House Day
13. Cocoa Day
14. Monkey Day
15. Lemon Cupcake Day
16. Chocolate Covered Anything Day
17. Maple Syrup Day
18. Re-Gifting Day*
19. Ugly Christmas Sweater Day*
20. Games Day
21. Short Story Day
22. Cookie Exchange Day
23. Roots Day
24. Christmas Eve
25. Christmas Day
26. Thank You Note Day
27. Visit The Zoo Day
28. Card Playing Day
29. Tick Tock Day
30. Resolution Planning Day
31. New Year’s Eve
    

365 National Days to Celebrate in 2026

I’ve been creating National Days Calendars since 2021, and I’m so happy to continue the tradition with the brand-new 2026 edition! 🎉 I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I loved making it. If you’d like a printable version to brighten up your year, you can grab the 2026 calendar on Etsy. ✨

National Days in January 2026

January opens the year with New Year’s Day, a time for reflection, resolutions, and fresh starts. It’s also a month that celebrates simple joys—World Introvert Day honors quiet time, Chocolate Cake Day adds sweetness, and Puzzle Day keeps our minds sharp. January reminds us that beginnings can be both cozy and inspiring. 🌟

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in January as well as popular January hashtags.

1. New Year’s Day
2. World Introvert Day
3. Drinking Straw Day
4. Trivia Day
5. Whipped Cream Day
6. Cuddle Up Day
7. Tempura Day
8. Bubble Bath Day
9. Static Electricity Day
10. Houseplant Appreciation Day
11. Secret Pal Day
12. Kettlebell Day
13. Rubber Ducky Day
14. Dress Up Your Pet Day
15. Hat Day
16. Nothing Day
17. Classy Day
18. Thesaurus Day
19. Popcorn Day
20. Coffee Break Day
21. Cheesy Socks Day
22. Polka Dot Day
23. Handwriting Day
24. Just Do It Day
25. Opposite Day
26. Spouses Day
27. Chocolate Cake Day
28. Lego Day
29. Puzzle Day
30. Croissant Day
31. Backward Day

National Days in February 2026

February blends love, kindness, and comfort. Valentine’s Day celebrates connection, Random Acts of Kindness Day spreads compassion, and Love Your Pet Day reminds us to cherish our furry companions. With Nutella spoons, warm soups, and heartfelt cards, February makes winter days brighter. 💕

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in February.

1. Change Your Password Day
2. Hedgehog Day
3. Feed the Birds Day
4. Homemade Soup Day
5. Optimist Day* (First Thursday in February)
6. Bubble Gum Day* (First Friday in February)
7. Send a Card to a Friend Day
8. Homegating Day* (Every Super Bowl Sunday)
9. Pizza Day
10. Umbrella Day
11. Latte Day
12. Lost Penny Day (check out my free savings challenges)
13. Blame Someone Else Day* (First Friday the 13th of the year)
14. Valentine’s Day
15. Gumdrop Day
16. Presidents’ Day* (Third Monday in February)
17. Random Acts of Kindness Day
18. Battery Day
19. Lash Day
20. Love Your Pet Day
21. Grain Free Day
22. Single Tasking Day
23. Banana Bread Day
24. Trading Card Day
25. Inconvenience Yourself Day* (Fourth Wednesday in February)
26. Set a Good Example Day
27. No Brainer Day
28. Tooth Fairy Day

National Days in March 2026

March welcomes the first signs of spring and a spirit of renewal. International Women’s Day highlights women’s achievements, World Wildlife Day highlights the beauty and protection of nature, and St. Patrick’s Day fills the month with festive green spirit. With days dedicated to flowers, puppies, and even waffles, March reminds us that growth and playfulness often bloom together. 🌸🌱

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in March.

1. World Compliment Day
2. Old Stuff Day
3. World Wildlife Day
4. Snack Day
5. Name Tag Day* (Thursday of Celebrate Your Name Week)
6. Oreo Cookie Day
7. Be Heard Day
8. International Women’s Day
9. Napping Day
10. Pack Your Lunch Day
11. Dream Day
12. Plant a Flower Day
13. Jewel Day
14. Potato Chip Day
15. True Confessions Day
16. No Selfies Day
17. Saint Patrick’s Day
18. Global Recycling Day
19. Backyard Day
20. Astrology Day
21. International Fragrance Day
22. As Young As You Feel Day
23. Puppy Day
24. Cocktail Day
25. International Waffle Day
26. Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
27. Scribble Day
28. Something On a Stick Day
29. International Mermaid Day
30. Take a Walk in the Park Day
31. Crayon Day

National Days in April 2026

April blooms with creativity, family, and care for the world around us. Easter brings traditions of renewal, Earth Day calls us to protect the planet, and Siblings Day celebrates family bonds. Lighter moments—like Unicorn Day or enjoying a classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day—add a playful spirit, reminding us that April is a month of both joy and reflection. 🌍🌸

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in April.

1. April Fools’ Day
2. Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
3. World Marbles Day* (Every year on Good Friday)
4. Handmade Day* (First Saturday in April)
5. Easter* (changes annually)
6. Pajama Day
7. No Housework Day
8. All is Ours Day
9. Unicorn Day
10. Siblings Day
11. Pet Day
12. Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
13. Scrabble Day
14. Gardening Day
15. Banana Day* (Third Wednesday in April)
16. High Five Day* (Third Thursday of April)
17. Kickball Day
18. Animal Crackers Day
19. Refresh Your Goals Day
20. Look-Alike Day
21. Big Word Day
22. Earth Day
23. Take a Chance Day
24. Bucket List Day
25. Sense Of Smell Day* (Last Saturday of April)
26. Get Organized Day
27. Gummi Bear Day
28. Superhero Day
29. World Stationery Day* (Last Wednesday in April)
30. Bubble Tea Day

National Days in May 2026

May blossoms with warmth, creativity, and celebration. Mother’s Day honors love and care, World Bee Day reminds us of nature’s tiny pollinators, and Apple Pie Day brings a taste of classic comfort. With laughter, flowers, and long spring evenings, May is a month to savor life’s sweetness. 🌸🐝🥧

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in May.

1. Space Day* (First Friday in May)
2. Brothers and Sisters Day
3. World Laughter Day* (First Sunday Of May)
4. Orange Juice Day
5. Nail Day
6. No Homework Day
7. Beaufort Scale Day
8. No Socks Day
9. Train Day* (Second Saturday in May)
10. Mother’s Day* (changes annually)
11. Foam Rolling Day
12. Odometer Day
13. Apple Pie Day
14. Dance Like a Chicken Day
15. Pizza Party Day* (Third Friday of May)
16. International Boys’ Day
17. World Baking Day* (Third Sunday in May)
18. No Dirty Dishes Day
19. Plant Something Day
20. World Bee Day
21. Memo Day
22. Sherlock Holmes Day
23. World Turtle Day
24. Scavenger Hunt Day
25. Wine Day
26. Paper Airplane Day
27. Sunscreen Day
28. Hamburger Day
29. Paperclip Day
30. Water a Flower Day
31. World Parrot Day

National Days in June 2026

June sparkles with summer energy and meaningful connections. Father’s Day celebrates guidance and family, Best Friends Day cherishes the bonds we choose, and Donut Day adds a delicious start to the season. From gardens to gatherings, June is about joy, sunshine, and togetherness. ☀️🍩👨‍👧‍👦

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in June.

1. Heimlich Maneuver Day
2. Rocky Road Day
3. Repeat Day
4. Hug Your Cat Day
5. Donut Day* (First Friday of June and November 5)
6. Eyewear Day
7. Chocolate Ice Cream Day
8. Best Friends Day
9. Meal Prep Day
10. Herbs and Spices Day
11. Say Hi Day
12. National Movie Night* (Second Friday in June)
13. Weed Your Garden Day
14. Cucumber Day
15. Nature Photography Day
16. World Refill Day
17. Mascot Day
18. International Sushi Day
19. International Box Day
20. World Productivity Day
21. Father’s Day* (Third Sunday in June)
22. Onion Ring Day
23. Hydration Day
24. Upcycling Day
25. Strawberry Parfait Day
26. Coconut Day
27. Sunglasses Day
28. Logistics Day
29. Camera Day
30. Social Media Day

National Days in July 2026

July bursts with freedom, flavors, and fun. Independence Day brings fireworks and tradition, Ice Cream Day keeps us cool under the summer sun, and the International Day of Friendship reminds us to treasure the people who brighten our days. July is a celebration of liberty, sweetness, and connection. 🎆🍦🤝

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in July.

1. International Joke Day
2. Made In The USA Day
3. Air Conditioning Appreciation Day
4. Independence Day
5. Bikini Day
6. International Kissing Day
7. World Chocolate Day
8. Be a Kid Again Day
9. Sugar Cookie Day
10. National French Fry Day* (Second Friday in July)
11. Blueberry Muffin Day
12. Simplicity Day
13. International Rock Day
14. Tape Measure Day
15. Hot Dog Day* (Third Wednesday In July)
16. Cherry Day
17. World Emoji Day
18. Sour Candy Day
19. Ice Cream Day* (Third Sunday in July)
20. World Jump Day
21. Be Someone Day
22. Hammock Day
23. Sprinkle Day
24. Cousins Day
25. Thread the Needle Day
26. Aunt and Uncle Day
27. Chicken Finger Day
28. Waterpark Day
29. Lipstick Day
30. International Day of Friendship
31. Avocado Day

National Days in August 2026

August savors summer’s final glow. Book Lovers Day invites quiet moments, Relaxation Day encourages slowing down, and Dog Day reminds us to celebrate loyal companions. Whether curled up with a story, napping in the sun, or walking a furry friend, August makes space for joy and comfort. 📚🐕☀️

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in August.

1. Girlfriends Day
2. Coloring Book Day
3. Watermelon Day
4. Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
5. Underwear Day
6. Wiggle Your Toes Day
7. Water Balloon Day* (First Friday in August) 
8. Happiness Happens Day
9. Book Lovers Day
10. S’mores Day
11. Son and Daughter Day
12. Baseball Fans Day
13. International Lefthanders Day
14. Creamsicle Day
15. Relaxation Day
16. Roller Coaster Day
17. Thrift Shop Day
18. Bad Poetry Day
19. World Photography Day
20. Bacon Lovers Day
21. Hawaiian Shirt Day* (Third Friday of August)
22. Be An Angel Day
23. International Hashtag Day
24. Strange Music Day
25. Secondhand Wardrobe Day
26. Dog Day
27. Just Because Day
28. Bow Tie Day
29. More Herbs, Less Salt Day
30. Beach Day
31. Eat Outside Day

National Days in September 2026

September balances endings and beginnings. Read a Book Day offers cozy reflection, the First Day of Autumn ushers in golden change, and World Gratitude Day highlights the power of thankfulness. With crisp air and colorful leaves, September invites both learning and appreciation. 🍂📖🙏

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in September.

1. World Letter Writing Day
2. World Coconut Day
3. Skyscraper Day
4. Eat an Extra Dessert Day
5. World Beard Day* (First Saturday of September)
6. Read a Book Day
7. Acorn Squash Day
8. Ampersand Day
9. Teddy Bear Day
10. TV Dinner Day
11. Make Your Bed Day
12. Video Games Day
13. Grandparents Day* (Sunday following Labor Day)
14. Coloring Day
15. Online Learning Day
16. Play-Doh Day
17. International Country Music Day
18. Cheeseburger Day
19. International Eat An Apple Day* (Third Saturday in September)
20. Pepperoni Pizza Day
21. World Gratitude Day
22. States and Capitals Day
23. Redhead Appreciation Day
24. Punctuation Day
25. Binge Day
26. Ghost Hunting Day* (Last Saturday in September)
27. No Excuses Day
28. Good Neighbor Day
29. Coffee Day
30. Chewing Gum Day

National Days in October 2026

October brings festive fun and thoughtful awareness. Halloween sparks imagination with costumes and candy, World Mental Health Day encourages open conversations, and Pumpkin Day celebrates a true symbol of fall. From spooky nights to warm treats, October is a month of color and care. 🎃🧠🍂

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in October.

1. Hair Day
2. Name Your Car Day
3. Boyfriend Day
4. Cinnamon Roll Day
5. Do Something Nice Day
6. Noodle Day
7. Frappé Day
8. Octopus Day
9. Curious Events Day
10. Handbag Day
11. Spread Joy Day
12. Savings Day (check out my collection of free printable savings trackers)
13. M&M Day
14. Curves Day* (Second Wednesday of October)
15. Global Handwashing Day
16. Boss’s Day* (October 16th unless it falls on a weekend – then it’s the closest weekday)
17. Pasta Day
18. Chocolate Cupcake Day
19. Evaluate Your Life Day
20. Office Chocolate Day
21. Day of the Nacho
22. Color Day
23. Croc Day
24. World Kangaroo Day
25. International Artist Day
26. Pumpkin Day
27. Cranky Co-Workers Day
28. Chocolate Day
29. Hermit Day
30. Checklist Day (see DigitalHygge’s collection of free printables)
31. Halloween

National Days in November 2026

November gathers gratitude and comfort. Thanksgiving centers on sharing food and family, World Kindness Day spreads compassion, and Homemade Bread Day warms the season with simple traditions. Cool nights and cozy kitchens make November a time to slow down and connect. 🦃🍞💛

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in November.

1. Zero Tasking Day* (First Sunday of November)
2. Look for Circles Day
3. Accessory Day
4. Candy Day
5. Men Make Dinner Day* (First Thursday of November)
6. Nachos Day
7. Hug A Bear Day
8. International Tongue Twister Day* (Second Sunday of November)
9. Go to an Art Museum Day
10. Vanilla Cupcake Day
11. World Origami Day
12. Happy Hour Day
13. World Kindness Day
14. Family PJ Day
15. Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
16. Button Day
17. Homemade Bread Day
18. Princess Day
19. Play Monopoly Day
20. Absurdity Day
21. World Television Day
22. Go For a Ride Day
23. Brand Day* (Fourth Monday in November)
24. Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day
25. Shopping Reminder Day
26. Thanksgiving* (Fourth Thursday of November)
27. Flossing Day* (Fourth Friday of November)
28. Small Business Saturday* (Saturday after Thanksgiving)
29. Throw Out Your Leftovers Day
30. Mason Jar Day

National Days in December 2026

December glows with tradition and joy. Christmas fills homes with light and love, Cookie Day adds sweetness to the season, and New Year’s Eve invites reflection and new beginnings. From family gatherings to festive flavors, December wraps up the year in warmth and wonder. 🎄🍪✨

➡️ You might also want to check out our complete list of holidays in December.

1. Cookie Cutter Day
2. Play Basketball Day
3. Make a Gift Day
4. Santa’s List Day
5. Ninja Day
6. Microwave Oven Day
7. Slime Day
8. Brownie Day
9. Christmas Card Day
10. Human Rights Day
11. Stretching Day
12. Poinsettia Day
13. Cocoa Day
14. More Good Today Day
15. Wear Your Pearls Day
16. Stupid Toy Day
17. Maple Syrup Day
18. Bake Cookies Day
19. Look for an Evergreen Day
20. Dot Your I’s Day
21. Don’t Make Your Bed Day
22. Cookie Exchange Day
23. Christmas Movie Marathon Day
24. Christmas Eve
25. Christmas Day
26. Thank You Note Day
27. Fruitcake Day
28. Card Playing Day
29. Still Need To Do Day
30. Resolution Planning Day
31. New Year’s Eve

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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, celiac & gluten-free days, mushroom days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
• Non-food national days: National Days Calendar 2025-2026 (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.

This article was originally published on July 24, 2023. I update the calendar annually and adjust the article’s date to reflect these changes. Please note that many national days have changing dates, so the calendar dates may vary from year to year.