International Bacon Day 2026
International Bacon Day is a beloved unofficial food holiday dedicated to celebrating bacon in all its savory glory. Always observed on the first Saturday in September (just before US Labor...
International Bacon Day is a beloved unofficial food holiday dedicated to celebrating bacon in all its savory glory. Always observed on the first Saturday in September (just before US Labor...
Every September, conservationists, bird lovers, and environmental groups around the world unite to honor a misunderstood yet vital species: the vulture. International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) is more than a...
World Beard Day is celebrated every year on the first Saturday of September, which in 2026 falls on Saturday 5 September. It is an international day dedicated to celebrating beards...
National Cellulite Day takes place every year on 5 September and champions body positivity by encouraging people to accept cellulite as a normal, natural feature of human skin. The day...
National Shrink Day takes place on Saturday, 5 September 2026. The day recognises the psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, and counsellors who help people work through their mental health, and it encourages...
National Tailgating Day celebrates the great American pastime of gathering in a stadium car park to share food, drink, and team spirit before kick-off. It falls on the first Saturday...
National Franchise Appreciation Day is an annual observance in the United States that recognises the franchise business model and the franchisees, franchisors, and employees who keep it running. In 2026...
National Cheese Pizza Day takes place on Saturday, 5 September 2026. The day celebrates the simplest and most enduring version of the world's favourite fast food: a base, tomato sauce,...
Amazon Rainforest Day takes place every year on 5 September, dedicated to raising awareness of the world's largest tropical rainforest and the urgent need to protect it. The day highlights...
National Actdumb. Day is observed each year on 5 September. Created in May 2020 by the clothing brand Actdumb., the day was established as a direct response to growing media...
National Be Late for Something Day is observed every year on 5 September. The day was created by the Procrastinators Club of America, an organisation founded by Les Waas in...
National Hummingbird Day is celebrated on the first Saturday of September each year. The observance was established to raise awareness of hummingbirds, highlight their ecological importance as pollinators, and encourage...
National Read A Book Day is celebrated annually to encourage everyone to pick up a book and immerse themselves in the joys of reading. Whether you’re an avid reader or...
Belarusian Written Language Day is a national cultural festival held on the first Sunday of September, which falls on Sunday, 6 September 2026. Established in 1994, it celebrates the Belarusian...
National Coffee Ice Cream Day falls on Sunday, 6 September 2026. It is an annual food celebration that honours one of the oldest and most popular ice cream flavours, marrying...
National Pastor's Spouses Day takes place on the first Sunday in September each year, falling on Sunday, 6 September 2026. The observance recognises the husbands and wives who stand alongside...
Fight Procrastination Day takes place on Sunday, 6 September 2026. It is an informal observance that encourages people to stop putting things off and tackle the tasks they have been...
Eswatini Independence Day, known nationally as Somhlolo Day, is celebrated every year on 6 September. It marks the day in 1968 when the Kingdom of Eswatini, then called Swaziland, gained...
Great Egg Toss Day is celebrated annually on 6 September, marking the sport and tradition of competitive egg tossing. The date was chosen to honour a remarkable moment on 6...
Colour Blind Awareness Day is observed annually on 6 September, a date chosen to mark the birthday of John Dalton (born 6 September 1766), the British chemist and meteorologist who...
Hug a Bear Day is a heartwarming celebration held annually on 7 November. It's a fun, feel-good occasion that encourages people to embrace their teddy bears - and even loved...