National Scarf Day, celebrated every year on September 27th, was started by the fashion brand Echo New York, famous for their stylish scarves.
This special day encourages people to explore the many ways they can use scarves to express their individuality. It’s a day to try out new styles, discover new patterns, and maybe even step out of your comfort zone with a bold design.
Scarves have been a part of human fashion for centuries, worn by people across different cultures and regions of the world. This day reminds us about the many ways a scarf can be used to enhance an outfit, express personal style, and even provide comfort or protection.
So, on National Scarf Day, dig out your favorite scarves, experiment with different looks, and celebrate this timeless accessory that has been keeping people stylish and cozy for generations!
This day also reminds us of the environmental benefits of reusing and recycling scarves, and it’s a great opportunity to support local artisans and scarf makers who keep this timeless tradition alive. By the way, did you know how Hermès silk scarves are made? If not, check out this video:
When is National Scarf Day?
If you’re planning to observe National Scarf Day in the coming years, it’s helpful to know the exact dates. Have a look at our table below for the date and weekday:
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | September 27, Friday |
| 2025 | September 27, Saturday |
| 2026 | September 27, Sunday |
| 2027 | September 27, Monday |
| 2028 | September 27, Wednesday |
| 2029 | September 27, Thursday |
| 2030 | September 27th, Friday |
How to Celebrate National Scarf Day
National Scarf Day is a fun celebration where people are encouraged to share their scarf looks on social media, using the hashtag #NationalScarfDay to connect with others. Many people also celebrate by gifting scarves to loved ones. Fashion brands and retailers, including Echo New York, join in with special events, discounts, and promotions, making it the perfect time to pick up a new scarf or two.
Fun Scarf Facts
Scarves are way more interesting than you might think! From ancient history to modern fashion, they’ve got a cool backstory and some surprising facts you probably didn’t know.
- Scarves date back to ancient Egypt, where they were used as a symbol of status and worn by Queen Nefertiti.
- The longest knitted scarf in the world measures over 14 miles long, created by the Helena Romanes School in the UK.
- Scarves have been used by military forces for centuries, often as part of uniforms or to indicate rank.
- The word “scarf” comes from the Old French word “escarpe”, meaning a sash or sling.
- Scarves can be made from a variety of materials, including silk, wool, cashmere, cotton and viscose.
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.
