National Glitter Day, celebrated on August 26th, is all about adding sparkle to your life, whether through fashion, crafts, or simply embracing a bit of glittery fun. The day encourages everyone to express themselves by incorporating glitter into their outfits—think sequined dresses, shimmery accessories, and eye-catching makeup. It’s a chance to feel good and spread positivity through the sparkle you bring into the world.
Social media is a big part of this celebration, with people sharing their glittery looks and creations online. This not only connects people who enjoy the day but also spreads joy and creativity across platforms. You might see friends or influencers organizing glitter-themed events, like dance classes where everyone dresses in their sparkliest outfits, adding a fun and communal vibe to the day.
Companies also get in on the action, often using National Glitter Day as an opportunity to advertise their glittery products. From fashion brands promoting sequined clothing to beauty companies showcasing glitter makeup, the day becomes a marketing event where consumers are encouraged to try out new products that help them shine even more. This blend of personal expression and commercial promotion makes National Glitter Day both a fun and dynamic event that brings people together in celebration of all things sparkly.
When Is National Glitter Day Celebrated?
Here’s a table that lays out National Glitter Day dates, complete with the weekday. It’s perfect for planning all your glittery celebrations, from throwing a sparkling party to picking out the perfect outfit or getting your glittery makeup just right.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | August 26, Monday |
| 2025 | August 26, Tuesday |
| 2026 | August 26, Wednesday |
| 2027 | August 26, Thursday |
| 2028 | August 26, Saturday |
| 2029 | August 26, Sunday |
| 2030 | August 26, Monday |
With this, you’re all set to make every National Glitter Day as fabulous as possible!
How to Celebrate National Glitter Day
There are so many fun ways to celebrate National Glitter Day, and you can pick whatever suits your style! You could start by adding a little sparkle to your outfit, maybe with a glittery accessory or some shimmery makeup. If you’re feeling crafty, try making glittery art or decorating something special.
For a more social celebration, throw a glitter-themed party with friends where everyone shines in their favorite sparkly outfits. And don’t forget to share your glittery moments on social media using the hashtag #NationalGlitterDay to spread the joy and connect with others who are celebrating. Whatever you choose, just make sure to let your inner sparkle shine!
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.
