There are eleven Federal holidays and ten California holidays that are observed as major holidays, plus a list of the traditional standard holidays like St. Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Earth Day, etc. But there are fun and unusual holidays & National days to celebrate every day of the year. Here’s a list of some of those that you may want to celebrate.
See our Federal & California Holiday Calendar
National Holidays & Observances Calendar
January
Common Holidays in January:
- New Year’s Day – January 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day – January 15, 2024
Monthly Observances
- National CBD Month
- National Blood Donor Month
- National Get Organized Month
- National Hobby Month
- National Hot Tea Month
- National Soup Month
- It’s OK To Be Different Month
Weekly Observances
Observance | Week |
Diet Resolution Week | First Week |
New Year’s Resolutions Week | First Week |
National Mocktail Week | Second Week |
National Pizza Week | Best OC Pizza | Starts on 2nd Sunday |
Hunt For Happiness Week | Third Full Week |
National Fresh Squeezed Juice Week | Begins on 3rd Sunday |
Meat Week | Best OC Burgers | Begins last Sunday in January |
National Day Observances
Day | Observance |
January 1 | New Year’s Day National Bloody Mary Day National Hangover Day Polar Bear Plunge Day |
January 2 | National Buffet Day National Personal Trainer Awareness Day National Science Fiction Day Run It Up The Flagpole & See If Anyone Salutes It Day |
January 4 | National Spaghetti Day National Trivia Day World Braille Day |
January 5 | National Bird Day National Whipped Cream Day |
January 6 | National Cuddle Up Day National Technology Day |
January 7 | National Bobblehead Day National Tempura Day |
January 8 | National Bubble Bath Day National Winter Skin Relief Day |
January 9 | National Balloon Ascension Day National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day National Word Nerd Day |
January 10 | National Houseplant Appreciation Day National Cut Your Energy Costs Day National Save The Eagles Day |
January 11 | Learn Your Name In Morse Code Day National Human Trafficking Awareness Day |
January 12 | National Kiss A Ginger Day |
January 13 | National Rubber Ducky Day Make Your Dream Come True Day |
January 14 | National Dress Up Your Pet Day National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day |
January 15 | National Bagel Day National Hat Day World Religion Day |
January 16 | National Nothing Day |
January 18 | National Winnie The Pooh Day National Thesaurus Day |
January 19 | National Popcorn Day |
January 20 | Get To Know Your Customer Day National Cheese Lover’s Day |
January 21 | Museum Selfie Day National Hugging Day Squirrel Appreciation Day |
January 22 | National Polka Dot Day National Hot Sauce Day |
January 23 | National Handwriting Day National Pie Day |
January 24 | Beer Can Appreciation Day Belly Laugh Day National Compliment Day |
January 25 | National Opposite Day |
January 26 | National Spouses Day |
January 27 | International Holocaust Remembrance Day |
January 28 | Data Privacy Day National Have Fun At Work Day National Kazoo Day National Lego Day |
January 29 | National Puzzle Day |
January 30 | National Croissant Day |
January 31 | National Backward Day National Inspire Your Heart With Art Day Plan For A Vacation Day |
February
Common Holidays In February:
- Lunar New Year – February 10, 2024
- Valentine’s Day – February 14
- President’s Day/Washington’s Birthday – February 19, 2024
Monthly Observances
- National Cancer Prevention Month
- National Self Check Month
- American Heart Month
- Black History Month
- Canned Food Month
- Creative Romance Month
- National Hot Breakfast Month
- National Library Lover’s Month
- National Weddings Month
Weekly Observances
Observance | Week |
National Marriage Week | February 7-14 |
National Secondhand Wardrobe Week | 2nd Week in February |
Random Acts of Kindness Week | Week of February 17 |
National Day Observances
Day | Observance |
February 1 | National Serpent Day National Freedom Day |
February 2 | Groundhog Day National Girls & Women In Sports Day |
February 4 | National Hemp Day National Homemade Soup Day National Thank A Mail Carrier Day Rosa Parks Day |
February 5 | National Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day National Shower With A Friend Day |
February 6 | National Frozen Yogurt Day |
February 7 | National Send A Card To A Friend Day National Periodic Table Day |
February 8 | National Boy Scouts Day National Kite Flying Day |
February 9 | National Bagel & Lox Day National Pizza Day |
February 11 | National Make A Friend Day International Day of Women & Girls In Science National Guitar Day |
February 13 | Galentine’s Day |
February 14 | Valentine’s Day National Ferris Wheel Day |
February 16 | National Do A Grouch A Favor Day |
February 17 | National Random Acts Of Kindness Day |
February 18 | National Caregivers Day National Drink Wine Day |
February 20 | National Love Your Pet Day |
February 21 | Family Day |
February 22 | National Margarita Day |
February 25 | National Clam Chowder Day |
February 26 | National Set A Good Example Day |
February 27 | National Pokemon Day National Strawberry Day National Retro Day |
March
Common Holidays In March:
- Daylight Savings Time – March 10, 2024
- St. Patrick’s Day – March 17, 2024
- First Day Of Spring – March 19, 2024
- Easter – March 31, 2024
Monthly Observances
- National Athletic Training Month
- National Craft Month
- National Nutrition Month
- National Women’s History Month
Weekly Observances
Observance | Week |
International Women’s Week | Week of International Women’s Day |
Girl Scout Week | Week of March 12 |
National Agriculture Week | March 17-23, 2024 |
National Introverts Week | 3rd Full Week In March |
National Cleaning Week | Starts 4th Sunday |
National Day Observances
Day | Observance |
March 1 | World Music Therapy Day National Pancake Day |
March 2 | Dr. Seuss’s Birthday National Old Stuff Day National Read Across America Day |
March 3 | National Anthem Day World Wildlife Day |
March 4 | National Employee Appreciation Day National Day Of Unplugging |
March 6 | National Frozen Food Day |
March 7 | National Cereal Day |
March 8 | International Women’s Day National Proofreading Day |
March 9 | National Get Over It Day National Meatball Day |
March 10 | National No Smoking Day National Pack Your Lunch Day |
March 12 | National Girl Scout Day |
March 14 | National Napping Day National Pi Day Learn About Butterflies Day |
March 15 | The Ides Of March |
March 17 | St. Patrick’s Day |
March 18 | Global Recycling Day Awkward Moments Day |
March 19 | Certified Nurses Day National Let’s Laugh Day National Poultry Day |
March 20 | International Day Of Happiness National Proposal Day National Single Parent Day |
March 21 | International Day Of Forests Harmony Day |
March 22 | World Water Day National Goof Off Day |
March 23 | National Puppy Day |
March 24 | National Cocktail Day |
March 26 | Make Up Your Own Holiday Day |
March 27 | World Theatre Day |
March 29 | National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day |
March 30 | Take A Walk In The Park Day |
April
Common Holidays In April:
- Cesar Chavez Day – April 1, 2024
- Earth Day – April 22, 2024
Monthly Observances
- National Brunch Month
- National Canine Fitness Month
- National Financial Literacy Month
- Keep America Beautiful Month
- National Garden Month
- National Humor Month
- National Volunteer Month
Weekly Observances
Observance | Week |
National Library Week | April 7-13, 2024 |
National Wildlife Week | April 3-9, 2024 |
National Public Health Week | 1st Full Week |
National Princess Week | Last Full Week |
Every Kid Healthy Week | Last Week |
National Day Observances
Day | Observance |
April 1 | April Fool’s Day Cesar Chavez Day National Handmade Day National Love Our Children Day |
April 2 | World Autism Awareness Day International Children’s Book Day International Fact-Checking Day |
April 3 | National Find A Rainbow Day |
April 6 | California Poppy Day |
April 7 | National Beer Day National No Housework Day |
April 8 | National Zoo Lovers Day |
April 9 | National Unicorn Day |
April 10 | National Farm Animals Day National Siblings Day National Golfers Day |
April 11 | National Pet Day |
April 12 | National Only Child Day |
April 13 | National Scrabble Day Plant Appreciation Day |
April 14 | National Dolphin Day National Gardening Day |
April 15 | National Tax Day National Titanic Remembrance Day Universal Day of Culture World Art Day |
April 16 | Emancipation Day National Wear Your Pajamas To Work Day |
April 17 | Bat Appreciation Day |
April 22 | Earth Day |
April 23 | National Picnic Day National Talk Like Shakespeare Day |
April 25 | National Telephone Day National Hug A Plumber Day |
April 26 | National Audubon Day National Help A Horse Day |
April 27 | National Prime Rib Day Marine Mammal Rescue Day |
April 28 | National Superhero Day |
April 30 | National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day National Bubble Tea Day |
May
Common Holidays In May:
- Cinco de Mayo – May 5, 2024
- Mother’s Day – May 12, 2024
- Memorial Day – May 27, 2024
Monthly Observances
- American Cheese Month
- National Military Appreciation Month
- National Motorcycle Awareness Month
- National Mental Health Awareness Month
- Date Your Mate Month
- National Foster Care Month
- National Barbecue Month
- National Bike Month
- National Hamburger Month
- National Photography Month
- National Strawberry Month
Weekly Observances
Observance | Week |
Small Business Week | 1st Week |
National Wildflower Week | 1st Week |
Screen-Free Week | 1st Full Week |
Nurses Week | May 6-May 12, 2024 |
Public Service Recognition Week | Starts 1st Sunday |
National Hospital Week | 1st Full Week |
American Craft Beer Week | 2nd Full Week |
National Day Observances
Day | Observance |
May 1 | May Day National Loyalty Day School Principals Day |
May 3 | National Paranormal Day National Specially-abled Pets Day National Two Different Colored Shoes Day |
May 4 | National Bird Day National Star Wars Day |
May 5 | Cinco De Mayo National Astronaut Day National Cartoonists Day National Hoagie Day |
May 6 | National Beverage Day National Nurses Day |
May 8 | National Have A Coke Day |
May 9 | National Homefront Heroes Day National Sleepover Day |
May 11 | National Eat What You Want Day |
May 12 | Mother’s Day (2nd Sunday in May) |
May 14 | National Dance Like A Chicken Day National Decency Day |
May 16 | National Barbecue Day National Do Something Good For Your Neighbors Day National Love A Tree Day National Mimosa Day |
May 18 | National HIV Awareness Day National No Dirty Dishes Day National Visit Your Relatives Day National Armed Forces Day (3rd Saturday) |
May 20 | National Be A Millionaire Day National Pick Strawberries Day National Rescue Dog Day |
May 22 | National Craft Distillery Day National Maritime Day |
May 24 | National Scavenger Hunt Day |
May 25 | National Missing Children’s Day National Wine Day |
May 26 | National Paper Airplane Day |
May 28 | National Hamburger Day National Brisket Day |
May 30 | National Creativity Day |
May 31 | National Smile Day |
June
Common Holidays In June:
- Flag Day – June 14, 2024
- Father’s Day – June 16, 2024
- Juneteenth – June 19, 2024
- First Day Of Summer – June 20, 2024
Monthly Observances
- National DJ Month
- National Zoo & Aquarium Month
- Men’s Health Month
- National Accordion Awareness Month
- National Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Month
- National Candy Month
- National Camping Month
- National Great Outdoors Month
- National Home Ownership Month
- National Iced Tea Month
- National Pollinators Month
- National PTSD Awareness Month
- National Safety Month
- Rose Month
Weekly Observances
Observance | Week |
National Gardening Week | 1st Full Week |
National Fishing & Boating Week | Starts on 1st full weekend |
National Little League Week | 2nd Week |
Community Health Improvement Week | 1st Full Week |
National Day Observances
Day | Observance |
June 1 | National Go Barefoot Day National Say Something Nice Day World Reef Awareness Day |
June 6 | D-Day National Higher Education Day National Yo-Yo Day |
June 7 | National Donut Day (1st Friday) |
June 8 | National Best Friends Day World Oceans Day |
June 9 | Donald Duck Day |
June 11 | National Making Life Beautiful Day National Outlet Shopping Day |
June 12 | National Loving Day |
June 13 | National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day |
June 14 | International Bath Day National Pop Goes The Weasel Day |
June 15 | National Megalodon Day National Photography Day National Smile Power Day |
June 16 | World sea Turtle Day Father’s Day (3rd Sunday) |
June 18 | National Go Fishing Day National Wanna Get Away Day |
June 19 | Juneteenth National Garfield The Cat Day |
June 20 | American Eagle Day National Hike With A Geek Day |
June 21 | Go Skateboarding Day National Selfie Day National Smoothie Day |
June 22 | National Kissing Day |
June 30 | Social Media Day |
July
Common Holidays In July:
- Independence Day – July 4, 2024
Monthly Observances
- National Grilling Month
- National Hot Dog Month
- National Ice Cream Month
- National Picnic Month
Weekly Observances
Observance | Week |
Nude Recreation Week | Week after 4th of July |
Everybody Deserves A Massage Week | 3rd Week of July |
National Zookeeper Week | 3rd Week of July |
National Day Observances
Day | Observance |
July 1 | National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day |
July 2 | National Wildland Firefighter Day |
July 3 | National Fried Clam Day |
July 4 | Independence Day National BBQ Spareribs Day |
July 5 | National Bikini Day National Workaholics Day |
July 6 | National Fried Chicken Day National Hand Roll Day |
July 7 | National Dive Bar Day |
July 10 | National Pina Colada Day |
July 11 | All American Pet Photo Day National 7-Eleven Day National Mojito Day |
July 14 | National Mac & Cheese Day |
July 15 | National Give Something Away Day National I Love Horses Day |
July 17 | National Hot Dog Day (3rd Wednesday in July) |
July 20 | National Fortune Cookie Day National Moon Day |
July 21 | National Junk Food Day |
July 22 | National Hammock Day |
July 24 | National Amelia Earhart Day National Drive-Thru Day National Tequila Day |
July 25 | National Hot Fudge Sundae Day National Merry Go Round Day National Wine & Cheese Day |
July 26 | National All Or Nothing Day National Bagelfest Day National Disability Independence Day |
July 27 | National Crème Brulee Day National Love Is Kind Day |
July 28 | Buffalo Soldiers Day National Waterpark Day |
July 31 | National Avocado Day |
August
Monthly Observances
- National Dog Month
- Family Fun Month
- Happiness Happens Month
- International Peace Month
- Motorsports Awareness Month
- National Back To School Month
- National Golf Month
- National Sandwich Month
- National Water Quality Month
- National Wellness Month
Weekly Observances
Observance | Week |
Simplify Your Life Week | 1st Week of August |
National Farmers Market Week | 1st Week of August |
National Bargain Hunting Week | 2nd Week of August |
Elvis Week | Week of August 16 |
Be Kind To Humankind Week | Last Week of August |
National Day Observances
Day | Observance |
August 1 | National Girlfriend Day |
August 5 | National Oyster Day National Underwear Day |
August 6 | National Night Out (1st Tuesday in August) |
August 7 | National Lighthouse Day |
August 8 | Global Sleep Under The Stars Night |
August 9 | National Book Lovers Day |
August 10 | National Lazy Day |
August 12 | National Vinyl Record Day |
August 13 | International Left Handers Day |
August 15 | National Relaxation Day |
August 14 | National Creamsicle Day |
August 16 | National Roller Coaster Day National Tell A Joke Day |
August 17 | National Nonprofit Day National Thrift Shop Day |
August 18 | National Fajita Day National Pinot Noir Day |
August 19 | National Aviation Day National Potato Day |
August 20 | National Radio Day |
August 21 | National Senior Citizens Day |
August 24 | National Peach Pie Day National Waffle Day |
August 25 | National Kiss & Make Up Day National Park Service Founders Day National Secondhand Wardrobe Day |
August 26 | National Women’s Equality Day |
August 27 | National Just Because Day |
August 28 | National Red Wine Day Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day |
August 30 | National Beach Day National Grief Awareness Day National Toasted Marshmallow Day |
August 31 | National Eat Outside Day National Matchmaker Day |
September
Common Holidays In September:
- Labor Day – September 2, 2024
- Patriot Day – September 11, 2024
- First Day Of Autumn – September 22, 2024
Monthly Observances
- Baby Safety Month
- Better Breakfast Month
- Hispanic Heritage Month
- Little League Month
- National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
- National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
- National Honey Month
- National Library Card Sign Up Month
- National Preparedness Month
- National Self-Care Awareness Month
- National Suicide Awareness Month
- Self Improvement Month
Weekly Observances
Observance | Week |
National Childhood Injury Prevention Week | September 1-7 |
National Farm Animals Awareness Week | 3rd Week in September |
National Singles Week | 3rd Full Week in September |
National Keep Kids Creative Week | Last Week in September |
National Day Observances
Day | Observance |
September 1 | National Hotel Employee Day |
September 4 | National Wildlife Day |
September 5 | National Be Late For Something Day National Cheese Pizza Day |
September 6 | National Read A Book Day |
September 7 | National Beer Lover’s Day |
September 8 | Star Trek Day |
September 9 | National Teddy Bear Day |
September 10 | National TV Dinner Day National Swap Ideas Day |
September 11 | National Make Your Bed Day Patriot Day National Day of Service & Remembrance |
September 12 | National Chocolate Milkshake Day National Day Of Encouragement National Hug & High 5 Day National Video Games Day |
September 13 | National Bald Is Beautiful Day National Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day |
September 14 | National Cream Filled Donut Day National Parents Day Off National Sober Day |
September 15 | Greenpeace Day National Double Cheeseburger Day |
September 16 | National Guacamole Day National Step Family Day National Working Parents Day |
September 17 | Constitution Day & Citizenship Day |
September 18 | National Cheeseburger Day |
September 19 | National Talk Like A Pirate Day |
September 20 | National Care For Kids Day National Fried Rice Day National Pepperoni Pizza Day |
September 22 | Car Free Day Elephant Appreciation Day Hobbit Day National Girls’ Night |
September 23 | National Hunting & Fishing Day (4th Saturday in September) |
September 24 | National Punctuation Day |
September 25 | National Comic Book Day National Lobster Day National One-Hit Wonder Day |
September 26 | National Pancake Day |
September 27 | National Day of Forgiveness |
September 28 | National Drink Beer Day |
September 29 | National Coffee Day Urban National Wildlife Refuge Day |
September 28 | National Family Health & Fitness Day (Last Saturday in September) National Ghost Hunting Day (Last Saturday in September) |
October
Common Holidays In October:
- Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day – October 14, 2024
- Halloween – October 31, 2024
Monthly Observances
- National Cryptocurrency Month
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Down Syndrome Awareness Month
- Eat Better, Eat Together Month
- Emotional Wellness Month
- Financial Planning Month
- Halloween Safety Month
- Health Literacy Month
- National Apple Month
- National Arts & Humanities Month
- National Bullying Prevention Month
- National Dessert Month
- National Go On A Field Trip Month
- National Pizza Month
- National Roller Skating Month
Weekly Observances
Observance | Week |
Mental Illness Awareness Week | 1st Week of October |
National Fire Prevention Week | Week of October 9th |
National Healthcare Quality Week | 3rd Full Week of October |
National Wolf Awareness Week | 3rd Full Week of October |
National Friends of Libraries Week | 3rd Full Week of October |
National Food Bank Week | Week of October 16th |
National Red Ribbon Week | Last Week of October |
National Day Observances
Day | Observance |
October 1 | National Pumpkin Spice Day National Homemade Cookies Day |
October 2 | National name Your Car Day |
October 3 | National Boyfriend Day National Techies Day |
October 4 | National Golf Lovers Day National Taco Day |
October 5 | National Do Something Nice Day National Get Funky Day World Teachers Day |
October 6 | National Coaches Day National Mad Hatter Day National Noodle Day |
October 7 | National Inner Beauty Day |
October 8 | National Hero Day |
October 10 | National Walk To A Park Day World Mental Health Day |
October 12 | National Farmer’s Day National Savings Day |
October 13 | National Train Your Brain Day |
October 14 | National Dessert Day |
October 15 | National I Love Lucy Day National Grouch Day |
October 16 | National Dictionary Day National Sports Day |
October 21 | National Reptile Awareness Day |
October 22 | National Make A Dog’s Day |
October 23 | Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano Day |
October 27 | National American Beer Day |
October 28 | National First Responders Day |
October 29 | National Cat Day |
October 30 | National Candy Corn Day |
October 31 | Girl Scout Founders Day Halloween National Knock-Knock Jokes Day |
November
Common Holidays In November:
- Election Day – November 5, 2024
- Veterans Day – November 11, 2024
- Thanksgiving Day – November 28, 2024
Monthly Observances
- Aviation History Month
- Family Stories Month
- Movember
- National Adoption Month
- Military Family Month
- National Gratitude Month
- National Novel Writing Month
- Vegan Month
Weekly Observances
Observance | Week |
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week | 1st Full Week of November |
World Kindness Week | Week of November 13th |
National Young Readers Week | 2nd Week in November |
National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week | Week Before Thanksgiving |
American Education Week | Week Before Thanksgiving |
National Game & Puzzle Week | Thanksgiving Week |
National Day Observances
Day | Observance |
November 1 | National Author’s Day National Cook For Your Pets Day |
November 3 | National Sandwich Day |
November 4 | National Candy Day |
November 5 | National Donut Day |
November 6 | National Nacho Day |
November 8 | National STEM/STEAM Day |
November 11 | Veteran’s Day |
November 12 | National Chicken Soup For The Soul Day National French Dip Day |
November 13 | World Kindness Day |
November 14 | National Family PJ Day National Pickle Day |
November 15 | America Recycles Day National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day National Philanthropy Day |
November 16 | International Check Your Wipers Day National Fast Food Day |
November 17 | National take A Hike Day |
November 18 | Mickey Mouse’s Birthday |
November 28 | National French Toast Day |
November 29 | Electronic Greetings Day |
November 30 | National Personal Space Day Stay Home Because You’re Well Day |
December
Common Holidays In December:
- Hanukkah – December 25, 2024
- First Day Of Winter – December 21, 2024
- Christmas Eve – December 24, 2024
- Christmas Day – December 25, 2024
- New Year’s Eve – December 31, 2024
Monthly Observances
- Learn A Foreign Language Month
- National Human Rights Month
- Exotic Fruits Month
- Farm To Foodbank Month
- Winter Squash Month
Weekly Observances
Observance | Week |
National Cookie Cutter Week | 1st Full Week |
National Influenza Week | 1st Full Week |
Computer Science Education Week | Begins 2nd Monday |
National Day Observances
Day | Observance |
December 1 | Day With(out) Art Day National Christmas Lights Day National Pie Day Rosa Parks Day |
December 2 | National Mutt Day Special Education Day |
December 3 | National Roof Over Your Head Day |
December 4 | World Wildlife Conservation Day National Cookie Day National Sock Day |
December 5 | Bathtub Party Day International Ninja Day International Volunteers Day |
December 6 | St. Nicholas Day |
December 7 | National Cotton Candy Day Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day |
December 8 | National Christmas Tree Day National Brownie Day Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day |
December 9 | Christmas Card Day National Pastry Day National Llama Day |
December 10 | Dewey Decimal System Day Human Rights Day Animal Rights Day National Lager Day Nobel Prize Day |
December 12 | Gingerbread House Day Poinsettia Day |
December 13 | National Cocoa Day National Day Of The Horse |
December 14 | National Monkey Day |
December 15 | National Cupcake Day Bill Of Rights Day National Wear Your Pearls Day |
December 16 | National Chocolate Covered Anything Day |
December 18 | National Twin Day Answer The Phone Like Buddy The Elf Day |
December 20 | Go Caroling Day National Sangria Day |
December 21 | Crossword Puzzle Day Humbug Day National Fried Shrimp Day |
December 23 | Festivus |
December 24 | Christmas Eve National Eggnog Day |
December 25 | Christmas Day National Pumpkin Pie Day |
December 26 | Boxing Day National Candy Cane Day National Thank You Note Day |
December 27 | National Fruitcake Day Visit The Zoo Day |
December 28 | National Card Playing Day National Short Film Day Pledge Of Allegiance Day |
December 30 | Bacon Day |
December 31 | New Year’s Eve Make Up Your Mind Day National Champagne Day |
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