World Beard Day is celebrated on the first Saturday of September each year, offering a dedicated occasion to honor and revel in the beauty and diversity of beards. This international celebration is embraced by beard enthusiasts around the globe, who come together to appreciate facial hair in all its forms, from well-groomed styles to wild and free-flowing beards.
When it comes to social media, this fun holiday is gaining traction with an increasing number of posts tagged with #WorldBeardDay: 29K on Facebook, 50K on Instagram, and although it’s less popular on TikTok with 527 posts, there’s a promising opportunity to boost its presence this year.
Are We at “Peak Beard” Yet?
In recent decades, beards have made a strong comeback, with more men embracing facial hair as a symbol of style, masculinity, and individuality. Have we reached “Peak Beard”? Maybe not, but beards are definitely becoming an increasingly common sight in the U.S. and around the world.
If you want to learn more about how beard trends come and go, check out the video below. It breaks down the history of beards, why they go in and out of style, and what makes them popular again.
When is World Beard Day?
World Beard Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday of September, providing a special day to appreciate and celebrate the beauty and variety of beards. The origins of World Beard Day are somewhat mysterious, but the day is recognized internationally, bringing together beard lovers from different cultures and backgrounds to celebrate this unique form of self-expression in early September each year.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | September 7, Saturday |
| 2025 | September 6, Saturday |
| 2026 | September 5, Saturday |
| 2027 | September 4, Saturday |
| 2028 | September 2, Saturday |
| 2029 | September 1, Saturday |
| 2030 | September 7, Saturday |
Are you curious to learn more why beards are so popular? Check out two fun and informative videos I found for you.
The first video, “7 Scientifically Proven Side Effects A Man Gets Growing A Beard” by Grunge, explains the fascinating biological and psychological effects of growing a beard.
For a more entertaining take, “Beard Expert Critiques Celebrity Beards” by GQ offers an insightful and humorous analysis of famous beards, highlighting the styles and grooming habits of some of the most well-known faces in the world.
5 Fun Facts About Beards
Beards have been a fascinating part of history and culture for centuries, with plenty of quirky and surprising facts surrounding them. Here are five fun facts about beards that you might not know:
- Historical Symbol: Beards have been seen as a sign of wisdom and power throughout history. Ancient philosophers, kings, and leaders often sported beards.
- Natural Protection: Beards can protect your face from the sun’s harmful UV rays, reducing the risk of sunburn and skin cancer.
- Beard Tax: In 17th century Russia, Peter the Great imposed a beard tax to encourage men to adopt the clean-shaven look common in Western Europe.
- World Records: The longest beard ever recorded was that of Hans Langseth from Norway, measuring an impressive 17 feet 6 inches.
- Hair Growth: On average, a man’s beard will grow about half an inch per month. This means that, if left untrimmed, it can grow up to 6 inches in a year.
7 Ways to Celebrate World Beard Day
Here are seven ways to celebrate World Beard Day, the day that honors the beauty and diversity of beards:
- Participate in a Beard Contest: Participate in a beard competition in your community or online. Categories could include the longest beard, best groomed, most creative style, and best mustache.
- Beard Grooming Session: Treat yourself to a professional beard grooming session at a barbershop. Learn new tips and tricks for maintaining your beard.
- Share on Social Media: Post pictures of your beard using the hashtag #WorldBeardDay. Share stories, tips, and experiences to connect with fellow beard lovers.
- Beard-themed Party: Host a beard-themed party with friends and family. Have fun with fake beards, beard-shaped snacks, and beard trivia games.
- Learn Beard Care: Take the day to educate yourself about proper beard care. Watch tutorials, read articles, and invest in quality beard care products like oils, balms, and combs.
- Create Beard Art: If you’re artistically inclined, try creating beard-inspired art. This could be drawing, painting, or even crafting a beard sculpture.
- Watch Beard-related Content: Enjoy beard-related videos or movies. There are plenty of documentaries, tutorials, and fun videos about beards to enjoy on this special day.
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.
