National Kick Butt Day rolls around every second Monday of October, and it’s the perfect reminder to stop procrastinating and finally get things done. This day is ideal for tackling that cluttered workspace you’ve been avoiding, getting started on a new fitness routine you’ve been considering for weeks, or finishing a project that’s been sitting half-completed for far too long (there is a special Unfinished Projects Day by the way).
It’s all about motivating yourself to push forward and finally check things off your to-do list. In 2020, even Jimmy Fallon got in on the fun, giving National Kick Butt Day a mention on his Instagram and saying he “loves it”.
The origins of this day are pretty straightforward—it was created to inspire people to take action, set meaningful goals, and most importantly, to actually follow through on them. We love it because, let’s be honest, everyone needs an extra push every now and then. There’s something incredibly satisfying about completing those nagging tasks that have been weighing you down for too long.
People typically celebrate by jumping into their to-do lists, setting new fitness goals, or taking care of long-overdue self-care tasks. Sharing progress on social media can also add some extra motivation, as friends and followers cheer each other on. So, if there’s something you’ve been meaning to do, National Kick Butt Day is the perfect time to dive in and get it done!
So, if you’ve got something that’s been lingering on your mind or your to-do list, National Kick Butt Day is the perfect excuse to dive in and get it done!
When Is National Kick Butt Day Observed?
Below is a table outlining the dates for National Kick Butt Day, which takes place every year on the second Monday of October. It serves as a useful guide for planning ahead and will help you stay organized and help you not to ever miss it.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | October 14, Monday |
| 2025 | October 13, Monday |
| 2026 | October 12, Monday |
| 2027 | October 11, Monday |
| 2028 | October 9, Monday |
| 2029 | October 8, Monday |
| 2030 | October 14, Monday |
How to Celebrate National Kick Butt Day
To celebrate National Kick Butt Day, there are plenty of ways to get motivated and accomplish something meaningful. You might start by tackling that big project you’ve been delaying for weeks or even months, pushing yourself to finally get it done. Setting a new fitness goal, such as committing to a run or beginning a fresh workout routine, is another way to kick things into high gear. If your surroundings have been feeling cluttered, organizing your home or workspace can help clear your mind and create a more productive environment.
Tackling a challenging task that you’ve been dreading, like making an important phone call or dealing with a tough situation, is also a great way to celebrate the day. Once you’ve made some progress, don’t forget to reward yourself by taking a moment to reflect and feel proud of what you’ve accomplished—because even small victories deserve recognition.
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 Calendars 2024-2025 (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.
