EDIT: The 2018 list is right here!
As I’ve mentioned in my recent St. Patrick’s Day and Easter posts, holidays are a GREAT excuse to promote your products – no matter what your business model is.
Because of this, I thought it’d be fun to create a list of “weird” holidays that occur throughout the year that you could capitalize on.
Since there’s an oddball holiday practically every day of the year, you won’t need to wait for “traditional” holidays to roll around before running promotions.
I’m including a bunch of weird holidays we found and bolding some of the holidays that’d be most applicable to ecommerce and gift-giving. This list takes you month by month through a bunch of fun, silly, and poignant days that will help you find reasons to create promos and make more sales in the future.
(Side note: If you’re in Low Hanging System you can also use this list for a bunch of potential design ideas!)
Weird Holiday Guide
January
January 1 – Bloody Mary Day
January 1 – Commitment Day
January 1 – Euro Day
January 1 – Polar Bear Swim Day
January 1 – Copyright Law Day
January 2 – Motivation And Inspiration Day
January 2 – 55 Mph Speed Limit Day
January 2 – Creampuff Day
January 2 – Buffet Day
January 2 – Science-Fiction Day
January 2 – Weigh In Day
January 2 – Happy Mew Year Day For Cats
January 2 – Personal Trainer Awareness Day
January 3 – Drinking Straw Day
January 3 – Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
January 4 – World Braille Day
January 4 – Hypnotism Day
January 4 – Trivia Day
January 4 – Spaghetti Day
January 4 – Pop Music Chart Day
January 5 – Whipped Cream Day
January 5 – Bird Day
January 6 – Cuddle Up Day
January 6 – Three Kings Day
January 6 – Shortbread Day
January 7 – Old Rock Day
January 7 – I’m Not Going To Take It Anymore Day
January 7– Tempura Day
January 7 – Harlem Globetrotters Day
January 8 – Argyle Day
January 8 – Bubble Bath Day
January 8 – Show And Tell At Work Day
January 9 – Play Good Day
January 9 – Static Electricity Day
January 9 – Apricot Day
January 10 – Bittersweet Chocolate Day
January 10 – Cutting Your Energy Costs Day
January 10 – House Plant Appreciation Day
January 11 – Learn Your Name In Morse Code Day
January 11 – Milk Day
January 12 – Pharmacist Day
January 12 – Poetry At Work Day
January 12 – Kiss A Ginger Day
January 13 – Peach Melba Day
January 13 – Rubber Ducky Day
January 13 – Make Your Dream Come True Day
January 13 – Public Radio Broadcasting Day
January 14 – Hot Pastrami Day
January 14 – International Kite Day
January 14 – Dress Up Your Pet Day
January 15 – Strawberry Ice Cream Day
January 15 – Hat Day
January 16 – International Hot And Spicy Food Day
January 16 – Religious Freedom Day
January 16 – Appreciate A Dragon Day
January 17 – Cable Car Day
January 17 – Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day
January 17 – Kid Inventors Day
January 18 – World Religion Day
January 18 – Winnie The Pooh Day
January 18 – Thesaurus Day
January 19 – Popcorn Day
January 19 – Women’s Healthy Weight Day
January 19 – Tin Can Day
January 20 – Cheese Lovers Day
January 20 – Camcorder Day
January 20 – Day Of Acceptance
January 20 – Butter Crunch Day
January 20 – Penguin Awareness Day
January 21 – Granola Bar Day
January 21 – Hugging Day
January 21 – International Sweatpants Day
January 22 – Hot Sauce Day
January 22 – Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
January 22 – Celebration Of Life Day
January 23 – Pie Day
January 23 – Handwriting Day
January 24 – Peanut Butter Day
January 25 – A Room Of One’s Own Day
January 25 – Opposite Day
January 25 – Irish Coffee Day
January 26 – Peanut Brittle Day
January 26 – Australia Day
January 26 – Spouses Day
January 27 – International Fun At Work Day
January 27 – Chocolate Cake Day
January 27 – National Geographic Day
January 28 – Blueberry Pancake Day
January 28 – Data Privacy Day
January 28 – Kazoo Day
January 29 – Corn Chip Day
January 29 – Freethinkers Day
January 29 – Puzzle Day
January 30 – Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day
January 30 – Croissant Day
January 31 – Gorilla Suit Day
January 31 – Inspire Your Heart With Art Day
January 31 – Backward Day
February
February 1 – Car Insurance Day
February 1 – Decorating With Candy Day
February 1 – Serpent Day
February 1 – Baked Alaska Day
February 2 – Marmot Day
February 2 – Tater Tot Day
February 2 – Hedgehog Day
February 2 – Groundhog Day
February 2 – Crêpe Day
February 2 – Sled Dog Day
February 3 – Wear Red Day
February 3 – Working Naked Day
February 3 – Bubblegum Day
February 4 – Lace Day
February 4 – Ice Cream For Breakfast Day
February 4 – Sweater Day
February 4 – Take Your Child To The Library Day
February 5 – World Nutella Day
February 5 – Chocolate Fondue Day
February 5 – Dump Your Significant Jerk Day
February 5 – Yorkshire Pudding Day
February 6 – Lame Duck Day
February 6 – Frozen Yogurt Day
February 7 – Ballet Day
February 7 – Send A Card To A Friend Day
February 8 – Laugh And Get Rich Day
February 8 – Molasses Bar Day
February 8 – Opera Day
February 8 – Kite Flying Day
February 9 – Pizza Day
February 9 – Toothache Day
February 9 – Safer Internet Day
February 9 – Read In The Bathtub Day
February 10 – Cream Cheese Brownie Day
February 10 – Plimsoll Day
February 10 – Umbrella Day
February 11 – Satisfied Staying Single Day
February 11 – Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
February 11 – White Shirt Day
February 11 – Make A Friend Day
February 11 – Get Out Your Guitar Day
February 12 – World Marriage Day
February 12 – Lost Penny Day
February 12 – Darwin Day
February 13 – Clean Out Your Computer Day
February 13 – Tortellini Day
February 13 – Get A Different Name Day
February 13 – Employee Legal Awareness Day
February 14 – Extraterrestrial Culture Day
February 14 – Ferris Wheel Day
February 14 – International Book Giving Day
February 14 – Pet Theft Awareness Day
February 14 – Cream Filled Chocolates Day
February 14 – Donor Day
February 15 – Hippo Day
February 15 – Gum Drop A Day
February 15 – Singles Awareness Day
February 16 – Innovation Day
February 16 – Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day
February 17 – Random Acts Of Kindness Day
February 17 – World Human Spirit Day
February 17 – My Way Day
February 18 – Battery Day
February 18 – World Whale Day
February 18 – Pluto Day
February 18 – Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day
February 18 – Drink Wine Day
February 19 – Chocolate Mint Day
February 19 – International Tug-Of-War Day
February 20 – Play More Cards Day
February 20 – Love Your Pet Day
February 20 – Handcuff Day
February 20 – Cherry Pie Day
February 21 – International Mother Language Day
February 21 – Sticky Bun Day
February 22 – Single Tasking Day
February 22 – Walking The Dog Day
February 22 – World Thinking Day
February 22 – World Yoga Day
February 23 – Banana Bread Day
February 23 – Curling Is Cool Day
February 23 – Play Tennis Today
February 24 – Tortilla Chip Day
February 24 – World Bartender Day
February 25 – Chocolate Covered Peanuts Today
February 25 – World Sword Swallower’s Day
February 25 – Clam Chowder Day
February 25 – Open That Bottle Night
February 26 – For Pete’s Sake Day
February 26 – Pistachio Day
February 26 – Tell A Fairytale Day
February 26 – Personal Chef Day
February 26 – Levi Strauss Day
February 27 – Polar Bear Day
February 27 – Strawberry Day
February 27 – Kahlúa Day
February 28 – Chocolate Soufflé Day
February 28 – Tooth Fairy Day
February 28 – Floral Design Day
March
March 1 – Fruit Compote Day
March 1 – World Compliment Day
March 1 – Pig Day
March 1 – Refired, Not Retired Day
March 1 – Horse Protection Day
March 1 – Plan A Solo Vacation Day
March 2 – Dr. Seuss Day
March 2 – Banana Cream Pie Day
March 2 – Old Stuff Day
March 2 – Read Across America Day
March 2 – World Book Day
March 3 – World Wildlife Day
March 3 – Employee Appreciation Day
March 3 – Day of Unplugging
March 3 – Cold Cuts Day
March 3 – What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day
March 3 – National Anthem Day
March 3 – Mulled Wine Day
March 3 – Canadian Bacon Day
March 3 – International Irish Whiskey Day
March 3 – Dress in Blue Day
March 3 – Salesperson Day
March 4 – Grammar Day
March 4 – International Scrapbooking Industry Day
March 4 – Toy Soldier Day
March 4 – Marching Band Day
March 4 – Pound Cake Day
March 5 – Multiple Personality Day
March 5 – Absinthe Day
March 5 – Namesake Day
March 5 – Cheese Doodle Day
March 6 – Fun Facts About Names Day
March 6 – White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
March 6 – Dentist’s Day
March 6 – Frozen Food Day
March 7 – Cereal Day
March 7 – Be Heard Day
March 7 – Unique Names Day
March 7 – Crown Roast of Pork Day
March 8 – Peanut Cluster Day
March 8 – No Smoking Day
March 8 – Proofreading Day
March 8 – Registered Dietitian Day
March 8 – International Women’s Day
March 9 – Get Over It Day
March 9 – Name Tag Day
March 9 – World Kidney Day
March 9 – False Teeth Day
March 9 – Panic Day
March 9 – Crabmeat Day
March 9 – Barbie Day
March 9 – Meatball Day
March 10 – Middle Name Pride Day
March 10 – Blueberry Popover Day
March 10 – Pack Your Lunch Day
March 10 – Mario Day
March 10 – Skirt Day
March 10 – Day Of Awesomeness
March 10 – International Bagpipe Day
March 10 – International Wig Day
March 11 – Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day
March 11 – World Plumbing Day
March 11 – Submarine Day
March 11 – Genealogy Day
March 12 – Plant a Flower Day
March 12 – Baked Scallops Day
March 12 – Check Your Batteries Day
March 12 – International Fanny Pack Day
March 12 – Girl Scout Day
March 13 – Earmuffs Day
March 13 – Napping Day
March 13 – Smart & Sexy Day
March 13 – Open An Umbrella Indoors Day
March 13 – Ken Day
March 13 – Coconut Torte Day
March 13 – Fill Our Staplers Day
March 13 – Jewel Day
March 14 – Pi Day
March 14 – Moth-er Day
March 14 – Science Education Day
March 14 – Organize Your Home Office Day
March 14 – Legal Assistance Day
March 14 – International Ask a Question Day
March 14 – Potato Chip Day
March 14 – Crowdfunding Day
March 14 – Learn About Butterflies Day
March 15 – True Confessions Day
March 15 – Buzzards DAy
March 15 – World Consumer Rights Day
March 15 – Brutus Day
March 15 – Buzzards’ Day
March 16 -Everything you do is Right Day
March 17 -Submarine Day
March 19 – Corn Dog Day
March 20 – International Earth Day
March 20 – National Alien Abductions Day
March 21 – Memory Day
March 21 – World Down Syndrome Day
March 21 – French Bread Day
March 21 – International Fragrance Day
March 22 – International Goof Off Day
March 22 – World Water Day
March 22 – As Young As You Feel Day
March 23 – National Chip And Dip Day
March 23 – National Puppy Day
March 24 – National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day
March 24 – Tuberculosis Day
March 24 – Flatmates Day
March 25 – Pecan Day
March 25 – Tolkien Reading Day
March 26 – Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
March 26 – Nougat Day
March 26 – Purple Day
March 27 – Spanish Paella Day
March 27 – International Whiskey Day
March 28 – Something On A Stick Day
March 28 – Black Forest Cake Day
March 29 – National Mom And Pop Business Owner’s Day
March 29 – Manatee Appreciation Day
March 29 – Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
March 30 – National Doctor’s Day
March 30 – Pencil Day
March 31 – World Backup Day
March 31 – Eiffel Tower Day
March 31 – Bunsen Burner Day
April
April 1 – Tangible Karma Day
April 1 – Sourdough Bread Day
April 1 – Pillow Fight Day
April 1 – Diy Day
April 1 – One Cent Day
April 1 – Atheist Day
April 1 – Reading is Funny Day
April 1 – Fun Day
April 2 – Love Your Produce Manager Day
April 2 – Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
April 2 – World Autism Day
April 2 – Children’s Book Day
April 2 – Ferret Day
April 3 – World Party Day
April 3 – Find a Rainbow Day
April 3 – Chocolate Mousse Day
April 3 – Hospital Admitting Clerks Day
April 3 – Tweed Day
April 4 – Carrot Day
April 4 – Vitamin C Day
April 4 – Walk Around Things Day
April 4 – D.A.R.E, Day
April 4 – Cordon Bleu Day
April 4 – World Rat Day
April 5 – Deep Dish Pizza Day
April 5 – Read a Road Map Day
April 5 – Star Trek First Contact Day
April 5 – Go for Broke Day
April 15 – ASL Day
April 15 – Microvolunteering Day
April 15 – Take a Wild Guess Day
April 16 – Save the Elephant Day
April 16 – Eggs Benedict Day
April 16 – Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day
April 17 – Bat Appreciation Day
April 17 – Cheeseball Day
April 17 – World Hemophilia Day
April 17 – Blah Blah Blah Day
April 17 – Haiku Poetry Day
April 17 – Nothing Like a Dame Day
April 17 – Experience Week
April 17 – Ford Mustang Day
April 18 – World Heritage Day
April 18 – Columnists Day
April 18 – Amateur Radio Day
April 18 – Lineman Appreciation Day
April 18 – Pinata Day
April 18 – Pet Owners Independence Day
April 19 – Bicycle Day
April 19 – Garlic Day
April 19 – Poetry and the Creative Mind Day
April 19 – Rice Ball Day
April 19 – Hanging Out Day
April 19 – Banana Day
April 20 – Chinese Language Day
April 20 – Volunteer Recognition Day
April 20 – Kickball Day
April 20 – High Five Day
April 21 – Kindergarten Day
April 21 – World Creativity and Innovation Day
April 21 – Tea Day
April 21 – Chocolate Covered Cashews Day
April 21 – Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day
April 21 – American Red Cross Giving Day
April 21 – Day of Silence
April 22 – Earth Day
April 22 – Jelly Bean Day
April 22 – International Marconi Day
April 23 – World Book Night
April 23 – German Beer Day
April 23 – Talk Like Shakespeare Day
April 23 – Lost Dog Awareness Day
April 23 – English Language Day
April 24 – Go Diaper Free Week
April 24 – Pig in a Blanket Day
April 24 – Firefly Day
April 25 – DNA Day
April 25 – Hug a Plumber Day
April 25 – Malaria Day
April 26 – Get Organized Day
April 26 – Hug an Australian Day
April 26 – Richter Scale Day
April 26 – Help a Horse Day
April 26 – Pretzel Day
April 26 – Administrative Professionals Day
April 26 – World Stationery Day
April 26 – Golf Day
April 26 – International Guide Dogs Day
April 27 – Poem in Your Pocket Day
April 27 – Morse Code Day
April 27 – World Tapir Day
April 27 – Thank You Thursday
April 27 – Prime Rib Day
April 27 – Tell a Story Day
April 28 – Blueberry Pie Day
April 28 – Biological Clock Day
April 28 – Workers’ Memorial Day
April 28 – Shrimp Scampi Day
April 28 – Hairball Awareness Day
April 28 – Teach Your Children to Save Day
April 28 – Cubicle Day
April 29 – Sense of Smell Day
April 29 – World Wish Day
April 29 – International Astronomy Day
April 29 – World Veterinary Day
April 29 – Go Birding Day
April 29 – Zipper Day
April 29 – Save the Frogs Day
April 29 – International Dance Day
April 30 – Pinhole Photography Day
April 30 – Oatmeal Cookie Day
April 30 – International Jazz Day
April 30 – Honesty Day
May
May 1 – Mother Goose Day
May 1 – Purebred Dog Day
May 1 – Executive Coaching Day
May 1 – New Home Owners Day
May 1 – School Principals Day
May 1 – School Bus Drivers Day
May 1 – Lei Day
May 1 – International Workers’ Day
May 2 – World Asthma Day
May 2 – Baby Day
May 3 – Paranormal Day
May 3 – Garden Meditation Day
May 3 – School Nurse Day
May 3 – Lumpy Rug Day
May 3 – Two Different Colored Shoes Day
May 4 – Star Wars Day
May 4 – Password Day
May 4 – Firefighters Day
May 4 – Petite and Proud Day
May 5 – Cartoonists Day
May 5 – No Pants Day
May 5 – Hug a Shed and Take a Selfie
May 5 – International Tuba Day
May 6 – No Diet Day
May 6 – Infidelity Hurst Awareness Day
May 6 – Free Comic Book Day
May 6 – Beverage Day
May 6 – Join Hands Day
May 6 – No Homework Day
May 7 – Love’s Baby Soft Day
May 7 – Roast Leg of Lamb Day
May 7 – Lemonade Day
May 8 – Free Trade Day
May 8 – No Socks Day
May 8 – Iris Day
May 9 – Public Gardens Day
May 9 – Moscato Day
May 9 – Lost Sock Memorial Day
May 10 – Receptionists Day
May 10 – Third Shift Workers’ Day
May 10 – World Lupus Day
May 10 – Mother Ocean Day
May 10 – Windmill Day
May 10 – Stay Up All Night Night
May 10 – Donate a Day’s Wages to Charity Day
May 11 – Twilight Zone Day
May 11 – Root Canal Appreciation Day
May 11 – Eat What You Want Day
May 12 – Nutty Fudge Day
May 12 – International Nurses Day
May 12 – Military Spouse Appreciation Day
May 12 – Limerick Day
May 12 – Odometer Day
May 12 – One Day Without Shoes Day
May 13 – Train Day
May 13 – Top Gun Day
May 13 – Leprechaun Day
May 13 – International Hummus Day
May 13 – Fair Trade Day
May 13 – Frog Jumping Day
May 14 – Chicken Dance Day
May 15 – Nylon Stockings Day
May 15 – Chocolate Chip Day
May 15 – Straw Hat Day
May 16 – Sea Monkey Day
May 16 – Biographers Day
May 16 – Drawing Day
May 16 – International Virtual Assistants Day
May 17 – World Baking Day
May 17 – Pack Rat Day
May 17 – World Telecommunications Day
May 17 – World Hypertension Day
May 18 – No Dirty Dishes Day
May 18 – Visit Your Relatives Day
May 18 – Museum Day
May 18 – Notebook Day
May 19 – May Ray Day
May 19 – Endangered Species Day
May 19 – Bike to Work Day
May 19 – Pizza Party Day
May 20 – World Whisky Day
May 20 – Be a Millionaire Day
May 20 – Learn to Swim Day
May 20 – Weights & Measures Day
May 20 – Pick Strawberries Day
May 21 – I Need a Patch for That Day
May 21 – Rapture Party Day
May 22 – International Day for Biological Diversity
May 22 – Maritime Day
May 22 – Accounting Day
May 22 – Harvey Milk Day
May 22 – Sherlock Holmes Day
May 22 – Goth Day
May 23 – Turtle Day
May 23 – Title Track Day
May 23 – Lucky Penny Day
May 24 – Tiara Day
May 24 – Escargot Day
May 24 – Brother’s Day
May 25 – Towel Day
May 25 – Tap Dance Day
May 25 – Geek Pride Day
May 26 – World Lindy Hop Day
May 26 – Don’t Fry Day
May 26 – Dracula Day
May 26 – Blueberry Cheesecake Day
May 27 – Cellophane Tape Day
May 27 – Sun Screen Day
May 28 – Amnesty International Day
May 28 – Hamburger Day
May 28 – Indianapolis 500
May 29 – Paper Clip Day
May 29 – Biscuit Day
May 29 – Learn About Composting Day
May 29 – Put a Pillow On Your Fridge Day
May 30 – Mint Julep Day
May 30 – Water a Flower Day
May 30 – Loomis Day
May 31 – Save Your Hearing Day
May 31 – Senior Health & Fitness Day
May 31 – No Tobacco Day
May 31 – Macaroon Day
June
June 1 – Go Barefoot Day
June 1 – Say Something Nice Day
June 2 – Rocky Road Day
June 2 – Fish and Chip Day
June 2 – Doughnut Day
June 2 – Leave The Office Earlier Day
June 3 – Chimborazo Day
June 3 – Insect Repellent Awareness Day
June 3 – Repeat Day
June 4 – Tailors Day
June 4 – Old Maid’s Day
June 4 – Cancer Survivors Day
June 4 – Hug Your Cat Day
June 4 – Hot Air Balloon Day
June 5 – World Environment Day
June 5 – Sausage Roll Day
June 5 – Thank God It’s Monday Day
June 6 – Russian Language Day
June 6 – Yo-Yo Day
June 6 – Gardening Exercise Day
June 6 – Drive-In Movie Day
June 7 – VCR Day
June 7 – Chocolate Ice Cream Day
June 7 – Running Day
June 8 – World Oceans Day
June 8 – Upsy Daisy Day
June 8 – Jerky Day
June 9 – Donald Duck Day
June 10 – World Doll Day
June 10 – Iced Tea Day
June 10 – Worldwide Knit in Public Day
June 10 – Gin Day
June 10 – Ball Point Pen Day
June 11 – Corn On The Cob Day
June 11 – Yarn Bombing Day
June 12 – Peanut Butter Cookie Day
June 12 – Loving Day
June 12 – Red Rose Day
June 12 – Superman Day
June 13 – Sewing Machine Day
June 14 – Flag Day
June 14 – International Bath Day
June 14 – Bourbon Day
June 14 – World Blood Donor Day
June 15 – Nature Photography Day
June 15 – World Meat Free Day
June 15 – Magna Carta Day
June 15 – Smile Power Day
June 15 – Dump The Pump Day
June 16 – Flip-Flop Day
June 16 – Fudge Day
June 16 – Fresh Veggies Day
June 17 – Eat Your Vegetables Day
June 17 – World Juggling Day
June 17 – Apple Strudel Day
June 18 – Go Fishing Day
June 18 – Turkey Lovers’ Day
June 18 – International Yoga Day
June 18 – International Panic Day
June 18 – International Sushi Day
June 18 – Splurge Day
June 18 – International Picnic Day
June 18 – Clean Your Aquarium Day
June 19 – Garfield The Cat Day
June 19 – Sauntering Day
June 19 – Juneteenth
June 19 – Martini Day
June 19 – World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
June 20 – Ice Cream Soda Day
June 20 – Cherry Tart Day
June 20 – American Eagle Day
June 20 – World Productivity Day
June 20 – World Refugee Day
June 21 – World Humanist Day
June 21 – Go Skateboarding Day
June 21 – Make Music Day
June 21 – Selfie Day
June 21 – Music Day
June 21 – World Music Day
June 21 – Daylight Appreciation Day
June 22 – Onion Rings Day
June 22 – Chocolate Eclair Day
June 23 – Take Your Dog To Work Day
June 23 – Public Service Day
June 23 – Let It Go Day
June 24 – Swim a Lap Day
June 24 – Pralines Day
June 24 – Fairy Day
June 25 – Log Cabin Day
June 25 – Catfish Day
June 25 – Global Beatles Day
June 25 – Color TV Day
June 25 – Strawberry Parfait Day
June 26 – Chocolate Pudding Day
June 26 – Please Take My Children To Work Day
June 26 – Beautician’s Day
June 26 – Canoe Day
June 27 – Industrial Workers Of The World Day
June 27 – Sunglasses Day
June 27 – Pineapple Day
June 28 – International Body Piercing Day
June 28 – Insurance Awareness Day
June 28 – Tapioca Day
June 28 – Paul Bunyan Day
June 29 – Waffle Iron Day
June 29 – International Mud Day
June 29 – Camera Day
June 29 – Almond Buttercrunch Day
June 30 – Meteor Watch Day
June 30 – Social Media Day
July
July 1 – Hop A Park Day
July 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day
July 1 – Postal Worker Day
July 1 – Second Half of the Year Day
July 1 – International Joke Day
July 1 – International Reggae Day
July 1 – Zip Code Day
July 1 – Canada Day
July 2 – World UFO Day
July 2 – I Forgot Day
July 2 – Build A Scarecrow Day
July 3 – International Plastic Bag Free Day
July 3 – Disobedience Day
July 3 – Stay Out Of The Sun Day
July 3 – Compliment Your Mirror Day
July 4 – Independence From Meat Day
July 5 – Bikini Day
July 6 – Umbrella Cover Day
July 6 – Take Your Webmaster To Lunch Day
July 6 – International Kissing Day
July 6 – Fried Chicken Day
July 7 – Global Forgiveness Day
July 7 – Tell The Truth Day
July 7 – Chocolate Day
July 7 – Strawberry Sundae Day
July 8 – Scud Day
July 9 – Sugar Cookie Day
July 10 – Don’t Step On A Bee Day
July 10 – Teddy Bear Picnic Day
July 10 – Pina Colada Day
July 10 – International Town Criers Day
July 11 – World Population Day
July 11 – Cow Appreciation Day
July 12 – Etch A Sketch Day
July 12 – Pecan Pie Day
July 12 – Different Colored Eyes Day
July 13 – Embrace Your Greekness Day
July 13 – International Rock Day
July 13 – French Fries Day
July 14 – Pandemonium Day
July 14 – Shark Awareness Day
July 15 – Tapioca Pudding Day
July 15 – Pet Fire Safety Day
July 15 – Gummi Worm Day
July 16 – World Snake Day
July 16 – Guinea Pig Appreciation Day
July 16 – Corn Fritters Day
July 17 – Yellow Pig Day
July 17 – World Emoji Day
July 17 – Peach Ice Cream Day
July 17 – Get Out of the Doghouse Day
July 18 – Caviar Day
July 19 – Hot Dog Day
July 19 – Daiquri Day
July 20 – Moon Day
July 20 – World Jump Day
July 20 – Space Exploration Day
July 20 – Lollipop Day
July 20 – International Chess Day
July 21 – Junk Food Day
July 21 – Lamington Day
July 22 – Penuche Fudge Day
July 22 – Hammock Day
July 22 – Mango Day
July 23 – Gorgeous Grandma Day
July 23 – International Yada, Yada, Yada Day
July 23 – Parents’ Day
July 24 – Tequila Day
July 24 – Drive-Thru Day
July 24 – Cousins Day
July 24 – Tell An Old Joke Day
July 25 – Thread The Needle Day
July 25 – Hot Fudge Sundae Day
July 26 – All or Nothing Day
July 26 – One Voice Day
July 26 – Aunt and Uncle Day
July 26 – Coffee Milk Shake Day
July 27 – Walk On Stilts Day
July 27 – Chili Dog Day
July 27 – Scotch Whiskey Day
July 27 – Take Your House Plant For A Walk Day
July 28 – System Administrator Appreciation Day
July 28 – World Hepatitis Day
July 28 – Talk In An Elevator Day
July 28 – Milk Chocolate Day
July 29 – Lasagna Day
July 29 – International Chicken Wing Day
July 29 – International Tiger Day
July 29 – Rain Day
July 29 – Lipstick Day
July 30 – Father-in-Law Day
July 30 – Paperback Book Day
July 30 – Cheesecake Day
July 31 – World Ranger Day
July 31 – Raspberry Cake Day
July 31 – Uncommon Instrument Appreciation Day
August
August 1 – Yorkshire Day
August 1 – World Lung Cancer Day
August 1 – International Childfree Day
August 1 – Rounds Resounding Day
August 1 – Raspberry Cream Pie Day
August 1 – Girlfriends Day
August 1 – Respect For Parents Day
August 1 – World Wide Web Day
August 2 – Ice Cream Sandwich Day
August 2 – Coloring Book Day
August 3 – Indian Pale Ale Day
August 3 – Watermelon Day
August 3 – Clean Your Floors Day
August 4 – Coast Guard Day
August 4 – Assistance Dog Day
August 4 – International Beer Day
August 5 – Work Like a Dog Day
August 5 – Sandcastle Day
August 5 – Underwater Day
August 5 – Mead Day
August 5 – Disc Golf Day
August 5 – Oyster Day
August 5 – Mustard Day
August 6 – Fresh Breath Day
August 6 – Friendship Day
August 6 – Doll Day
August 6 – Wiggle Your Toes Day
August 6 – Sisters’ Day
August 6 – International Sailor Moon Day
August 6 – Psychic Day
August 6 – Root Beer Float Day
August 7 – Professional Speakers Day
August 7 – Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day
August 7 – Lighthouse Day
August 8 – International Cat Day
August 8 – Happiness Happens Day
August 8 – Odie Day
August 8 – Bowling Day
August 9 – Rice Pudding Day
August 9 – Book Lovers Day
August 10 – Duran Duran Appreciation Day
August 10 – S’mores Day
August 10 – Skyscrapper Appreciation Day
August 10 – Lazy Day
August 10 – World Lion Day
August 11 – Play In The Sand Day
August 11 – Ingersoll Day
August 11 – Son and Daughter Day
August 12 – World Elephant Day
August 12 – Vinyl Record Day
August 12 – Middle Child’s Day
August 12 – International Youth Day
August 12 – Garage Sale Day
August 13 – International Left Handers Day
August 14 – Social Security Day
August 14 – Afternoon Tea Week
August 14 – Creamsicle Day
August 15 – Relaxation Day
August 15 – Best Friends Day
August 15 – Check The Chip Day
August 15 – Lemon Meringue Pie Day
August 16 – Tell A Joke Day
August 16 – Airborne Day
August 16 – Wave At The Surveillance Cameras Day
August 16 – Ecological Debt Day
August 16 – Rollercoaster Day
August 17 – Black Cat Appreciation Day
August 17 – Get Smart About Credit Day
August 17 – Thrift Shop Day
August 18 – Mail Order Catalog Day
August 18 – Men’s Grooming Day
August 18 – Bad Poetry Day
August 18 – Serendipity Day
August 19 – Photography Day
August 19 – Aviation Day
August 19 – International Homeless Animals Day
August 19 – World Honey Bee Day
August 19 – Break The Monotony Day
August 19 – Humanitarian Day
August 20 – World Mosquito Day
August 20 – Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
August 21 – Spumoni Day
August 21 – Poet’s Day
August 22 – Be An Angel Day
August 22 – Take Your Cat To The Vet Day
August 23 – Valentino Day
August 23 – Cuban Sandwich Day
August 23 – Ride the Wind Day
August 24 – Pluto Demoted Day
August 24 – Vesuvius Day
August 24 – Knife Day
August 24 – International Strange Music Day
August 25 – Whisky Sour Day
August 25 – Kiss And Makeup Day
August 26 – Franchise Appreciation Day
August 26 – Women’s Equality Day
August 26 – Dog Day
August 27 – Tug-of-War Day
August 27 – The Duchess Who Wasn’t Day
August 27 – International Bat Night
August 28 – Race Your Mouse Around The Icons Day
August 28 – Bow Tie Day
August 28 – Radio Commercials Day
August 29 – More Herbs, Less Salt Day
August 29 – Individual Rights Day
August 30 – Toasted Marshmallow Day
August 30 – Frankenstein Day
August 30 – Holistic Pet Day
August 30 – International Whale Shark Day
August 30 – Grief Awareness Day
August 30 – Slinky Day
August 31 – Trail Mix Day
August 31 – We Love Memoirs Day
August 31 – Love Litigating Lawyers Day
August 31 – Burger Day
September
September 1 – Letter Writing Day
September 1 – Emma M Nutt Day
September 1 – Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day
September 1 – Bring Your Manners To Work Day
September 1 – Lazy Mom’s Day
September 2 – Calendar Adjustment Day
September 2 – College Colors Day
September 2 – World Beard Day
September 2 – V-J Day
September 2 – International Turkey Vulture Day
September 3 – Pet Rock Day
September 3 – Skyscraper Day
September 3 – Welsh Rarebit Day
September 4 – Newspaper Caper Day
September 4 – Wildlife Day
September 5 – International Day of Charity
September 5 – Another Look Unlimited Day
September 5 – Be Late For Something Day
September 5 – Cheese Pizza Day
September 6 – Read a Book Day
September 6 – Fight Procrastination Day
September 7 – Buy a Book Day
September 7 – Superhuman Day
September 7 – Salami Day
September 8 – Actors’ Day
September 8 – Pardon Day
September 8 – Iguana Awareness Day
September 8 – World Physical Therapy Day
September 8 – Literacy Day
September 9 – Teddy Bear Day
September 9 – Wonderful Weirdos Day
September 9 – Hug Your Hound Day
September 10 – World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10 – Swap Ideas Day
September 10 – Grandparent’s Day
September 11 – Hot Cross Bun Day
September 11 – Patriot Day
September 11 – No News is Good News Day
September 11 – Make Your Bed Day
September 11 – Boss/Employee Exchange Day
September 11 – Hot Cross Bun Day
September 11 – No News is Good News Day
September 11 – Make Your Bed Day
September 11 – Boss/Employee Exchange Day
September 12 – Chocolate Milk Shake Day
September 12 – Video Games Day
September 13 -Peanut Day
September 13 – Roald Dahl Day
September 13 – Positive Thinking Day
September 13 – Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day
September 13 – Fortune Cookie Day
September 13 – Programmers’ Day
September 13 – Defy Superstition Day
September 14 – Eat a Hoagie Day
September 15 -Greenpeace Day
September 15 – International Dot Day
September 15 – Make A Hat Day
September 15 – Felt Hat Day
September 15 – International Grenache Day
September 15 – Concussion Awareness Day
September 16 – International Read An Ebook Day
September 16 – International Red Panda Day
September 16 – World Ozone Day
September 16 – Guacamole Day
September 16 – Working Parents Day
September 16 – Gymnastics Day
September 16 – Play Doh Day
September 16 – Stepfamily Day
September 16 – Coastal Cleanup Day
September 16 – Collect Rocks Day
September 16 – International Eat An Apple Day
September 17 – Apple Dumpling Day
September 17 – Constitution Day
September 17 – Wife Appreciation Day
September 17 – International Country Music Day
September 18 – Respect Day
September 18 – Water Monitoring Day
September 18 – Cheeseburger Day
September 18 – Hug A Greeting Card Writer Day
September 19 – Get Ready Day
September 19 – Talk Like A Pirate Day
September 19 – Butterscotch Pudding Day
September 20 -Punch Day
September 21 – International Day of Peace
September 21 – World Gratitude Day
September 21 – Miniature Golf Day
September 22 – Dear Diary Day
September 22 – World Car Free Day
September 22 – Business Women’s Day
September 22 – Ice Cream Cone Day
September 22 – Doodle Day
September 22 -White Chocolate Day
September 22 – Elephant Appreciation Day
September 22 – Hug a Vegetarian Day
September 23 – Checkers Day
September 23 – International Rabbit Day
September 24 – Pony Express Day
September 24 – Punctuation Day
September 24 – Cherries Jubilee Day
September 25 – Cooking Day
September 25 – Family Day
September 25 – World Dream Day
September 25 – One-Hit Wonder Day
September 25 – Comic Book Day
September 25 – Psychotherapy Day
September 25 – World Pharmacists Day
September 25 – Binge Day
September 26 – Lumberjack Day
September 26 – Batman Day
September 26 – Love Note Day
September 26 – Johnny Appleseed Day
September 27 – Ancestor Appreciation Day
September 27 – Tourism Day
September 27 – Crush a Can Day
September 28 – Good Neighbor Day
September 28 – Drink Beer Day
September 29 – Ask A Stupid Question Day
September 29 – World Heart Day
September 29 – Biscotti Day
September 30 – Mud Pack Day
September 30 – International Podcast Day
September 30 – International Translation Day
September 30 – Save Your Photos Day
September 30 – Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day
October
October 1 – International Coffee Day
October 1 – Change a Light Day
October 1 – CD Player Day
October 1 – World Vegetarian Day
October 1 – Older Peoples Day
October 2 – International Day of Non-Violence
October 2 – Custodial Worker Day
October 2 – World Day of Bullying Prevention
October 2 – World Architecture Day
October 2 – World Habitat Day
October 2 – Name Your Car Day
October 2 – World Farm Animals Day
October 3 – Virus Appreciation Day
October 3 – Boyfriend’s Day
October 3 – Techies Day
October 4 – Vodka Day
October 4 – Taco Day
October 4 – Ship in a Bottle Day
October 4 – Improve Your Office Day
October 4 – World Animal Day
October 5 – Chic Spy Day
October 5 – Country Inn Bed & Breakfast Day
October 5 – Balloons Around the World Day
October 5 – World Teachers Day
October 6 – Physician Assistant Day
October 6 – World Smile Day
October 6 – Mad Hatter Day
October 7 – World Card Making Day
October 7 – Random Acts of Poetry Day
October 7 – Bathtub Day
October 7 – Frappe Day
October 8 – Pierogi Day
October 8 – World Octopus Day
October 9 – Native American Day
October 9 – World Post Day
October 9 – Beer and Pizza Day
October 9 – Curious Events Day
October 9 – Moldy Cheese Day
October 9 – Fire Prevention Day
October 10 – World Mental Health Day
October 10 – World Porridge Day
October 10 – Handbag Day
October 10 – Hug a Drummer Day
October 10 – Cake Decorating Day
October 10 – World Homeless Day
October 10 – Face Your Fears Day
October 10 – SHIFT10 Day
October 11 – Take Your Parents to Lunch Day
October 11 – Coming Out Day
October 11 – Pet Obesity Awareness Day
October 11 – Emergency Nurses Day
October 12 – World Sight Day
October 12 – World Arthritis Day
October 12 – Old Farmers Day
October 13 – World Egg Day
October 13 – No Bra Day
October 13 – Vet Nurse Day
October 14 – Be Bald and Free Day
October 14 – International Top Spinning Day
October 15 – World Maths Day
October 15 – Chicken Cacciatore Day
October 15 – World Toy Camera Day
October 15 – White Cane Safety Day
October 15 – World Students’ Day
October 16 – World Food Day
October 16 – Boss’ Day
October 16 – Department Store Day
October 16 – Dictionary Day
October 16 – Steve Jobs Day
October 16 – Feral Cat Day
October 16 – Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
October 17 – Spreadsheet Day
October 17 – Ada Lovelace Day
October 17 – Mulligan Day
October 17 – Playing Card Collection Day
October 17 – Wear Something Gaudy Day
October 17 – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
October 18 – Chocolate Cupcake Day
October 18 – No Beard Day
October 18 – Hagfish Day
October 18 – Global Dignity Day
October 19 – Conflict Resolution Day
October 19 – Evaluate Your Life Day
October 20 – Waiters Day
October 20 – Brandied Fruit Day
October 20 – International Sloth Day
October 20 – Information Overload Day
October 20 – Suspenders’ Day
October 21 – Reptile Awareness Day
October 21 – Apple Day
October 21 – Sweetest Day
October 21 – Count Your Buttons Day
October 22 – Mother-in-law Day
October 22 – Caps Lock Day
October 22 – Smart is Cool Day
October 22 – Nut Day
October 22 – International Stuttering Awareness Day
October 23 – TV Talk Show Host Day
October 23 – iPod Day
October 23 – Boston Creme Pie Day
October 23 – Mole Day
October 24 – United Nations Day
October 25 – World Pasta Day
October 25 – Sourest Day
October 25 – International Artists Day
October 25 – Punk for a Day Day
October 26 – Pumpkin Day
October 26 – Howl at the Moon Day
October 26 – Mincemeat Day
October 27 – Cranky Co-Workers Day
October 27 – International Bandanna Day
October 27 – Black Cat Day
October 27 – Navy Day
October 28 – Hug a Sheep Day
October 28 – Plush Animal Lover’s Day
October 28 – Animation Day
October 28 – Make a Difference Day
October 29 – Cat Day
October 29 – Internet Day
October 30 – Checklist Day
October 30 – Create a Great Funeral Day
October 30 – Candy Corn Day
October 31 – Caramel Apple Day
October 31 – Magic Day
November
November 1 – Stress Awareness Day
November 1 – Authors’ Day
November 1 – Go Cook For Your Pets Day
November 1 – World Vegan Day
November 1 – Extra Mile Day
November 2 – Deviled Egg Day
November 2 – Use Less Stuff Day
November 2 – International Project Management Day
November 2 – Men Make Dinner Day
November 3 – Jellyfish Day
November 3– Housewife’s Day
November 3 – Love Your Lawyer Day
November 3– Cliche Day
November 3 – Sandwich Day
November 3 – Fountain Pen Day
November 4 – Use Common Sense Day
November 4 – Numbat Day
November 5 – Orphan Sunday
November 5 – Love Your Red Hair Day
November 5 – Zerotasking Day
November 5 – Gunpowder Day
November 6 – Saxophone Day
November 6 – Nachos Day
November 6 – Job Action Day
November 6 – Broadcast Traffic Professionals Day
November 7 – Hug a Bear Day
November 7 – Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
November 8 – Xray Day
November 8 – Benjamin Banneker Week
November 8 – Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day
November 9 – World Freedom Day
November 9 – Chaos Never Dies Day
November 10 – Area Code Day
November 10 – Sesame Street Day
November 11 – Origami Day
November 11 – Pocky Day
November 12 – Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day
November 12 – International Tongue Twister Day
November 12 – World Quality Day
November 12 – Fancy Rat & Mouse Day
November 13 – World Kindness Day
November 13 – World Orphans Day
November 14 – World Diabetes Day
November 14 – Operating Room Nurse Day
November 14 – Pickle Day
November 14 – Loosen up, Lighten up Day
November 14 – Spicy Guacamole Day
November 15 – I Love to Write Day
November 15 – Philanthropy Day
November 15 – Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
November 16 – Beaujolais Nouveau Day
November 16 – Button Day
November 16 – Social Enterprise Day
November 16 – International Day for Tolerance
November 16 – Have a Party with Your Bear Day
November 16 – Fast Food Day
November 17 – World Prematurity Day
November 17 – Homemade Bread Day
November 17 – Petroleum Day
November 17 – Take a Hike Day
November 17 – Unfriend Day
November 18 – Mickey Mouse Day
November 18 – Occult Day
November 18 – GIS Day
November 18 – Housing Day
November 19 – Guinness World Record Day
November 19 – World Toilet Day
November 19 – International Men’s Day
November 19 – Have a Bad Day Day
November 20 – Peanut Butter Fudge Day
November 20 – Universal Children’s Day
November 20 – African Industrialization Day
November 20 – Name your PC Day
November 20 – Human Animal Relationship Awareness Week
November 21 – Entrepreneurs’ Day
November 21 – World Television Day
November 21 – World Hello Day
November 22 – Go For A Ride Day
November 23 – Fibonacci Day
November 24 – Buy Nothing Day
November 24 – Systems Engineer Day
November 24 – Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day
November 24 – Flossing Day
November 24 – Maize Day
November 25 – Small Business Saturday (US)
November 25 – Shopping Reminder Day
November 25 – Parfait Day
November 26 – International Aura Awareness Day
November 26 – Cake Day
November 27 – Pins and Needles Day
November 28 – French Toast Day
November 28 – Giving Tuesday
November 29 – Square Dancing Day
November 29 – Electronic Greetings Day
November 30 – Computer Security Day
November 30 – Stay Home Because You’re Well Day
December
December 1 – World AIDS Day
December 1 – Eat A Red Apple Day
December 1 – A Day Without Art
December 1 – Bartender Appreciation Day
December 1 – faux Fur Friday
December 2 – Fritters Day
December 3 – Disability Day
December 3 – Roof Over Your Head Day
December 3 – Make A Gift Day
December 4 – Cab Franc Day
December 4 – World Wildlife Conservation Day
December 4 – Dice Day
December 4 – Wear Brown Shoes Day
December 4 – Cookie Day
December 5 – Bathtub Party Day
December 5 – World Soil Day
December 5 – Sachertorte Day
December 5 – International Ninja Day
December 5 – Repeat Day
December 6 – Miners’ Day
December 6 – Mitten Tree Day
December 6 – Put On Your Own Shoes Day
December 6 – Pawnbrokers Day
December 6 – St. Nicholas Day
December 7 – International Civil Aviation Day
December 7 – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
December 7 – Cotton Candy Day
December 8 – Pretend To Be A Traveler Day
December 8 – Lost and Found Day
December 8 – Brownie Day
December 9 – Pastry Day
December 9 – Gingerbread Decorating Day
December 9 – Christmas Card Day
December 9 – Techno Day
December 9 – International Shareware Day
December 9 – International Day of Veterinary Medicine
December 9 – International Anti-Corruption Day
December 10 – Worldwide Candle Lighting Day
December 10 – World Choral Day
December 10 – Human Rights Day
December 11 – International Mountain Day
December 11 – Noodle Ring Day
December 12 – Gingerbread House Day
December 12 – Pointsettia Day
December 13 – Violin Day
December 14 – Bouillabaisse Day
December 14 – Roast Chestnuts Day
December 14 – Monkey Day
December 15 – Underdog Day
December 15 – Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
December 15 – Cat Herders Day
December 15 – Free Shipping Day
December 15 – Lemon Cupcake Day
December 16 – Chocolate Covered Anything Day
December 16 – Day of Reconciliation
December 17 – Maple Syrup Day
December 17 – Wright Brothers Day
December 18 – Roast Suckling Pig Day
December 18 – International Migrants Day
December 18 – Bake Cookies Day
December 18 – Arabic Language Day
December 19 – Oatmeal Muffin Day
December 19 – Look For An Evergreen Day
December 20 – Games Day
December 20 – Go Caroling Day
December 20 – Sangria Day
December 21 – Re-gifting Day
December 21 – Crossword Puzzle Day
December 21 – Don’t Make Your Bed Day
December 21 – Humbug Day
December 21 – Short Girl Appreciation Day
December 21 – Flashlight Day
December 21 – International Dalek Remembrance Day
December 21 – Short Story Day
December 21 – Look on The Bright Side Day
December 21 – Ribbon Candy Day
December 22 – Forefathers’ Day
December 22 – Date Nut Bread Day
December 23 – Festivus
December 23 – Roots Day
December 24 – Eggnog Day
December 25 – Pumpkin Pie Day
December 26 – Thank You Note Day
December 26 – Candy Cane Day
December 27 – Make Cut-out Snowflakes Day
December 27 – Visit The Zoo Day
December 27 – Fruitcake Day
December 28 – Card Playing Day
December 29 – Pepper Pot Day
December 29 – Tick Tock Day
December 30 – Bacon Day
December 30 – Bicarbonate of Soda Day
December 31 – Make Up Your Mind Day
December 31 – No Interruptions Day
Here are a couple of examples of the types of promotions you could run for these weird holidays:
Celebrate Best Friends Day On June 8th
Create designs promoting friendship like the ones below:
Then, you can promote the designs with friendship-specific coupon codes and hashtags, such as the following:
Coupon Codes
BFFS
FRIENDS
FRIENDSHIP
BESTIES
Hashtags
#BestFriends
#FriendsForever
#BestBuddies
#GalPals
And here’s an example of a social media post you could send out:
Happy Best #Friends Day! Show your #bestie you care with this unique coffee mug. Use promo code FRIENDSHIP to get 10% off
Celebrate Positive Thinking Day On September 13th
Anything that includes an inspirational quote or saying would make a great product to promote on this day. For example…
And here’s a quick list of coupon codes and hashtags that you could use:
Coupon Codes
GOODVIBES
POSITIVITY
BLESSINGS
HAPPINESS
Hashtags
#GlassHalfFull
#HappyThoughts
#Blessed
#Believe
You could then make a social media upset such as the following:
Let the #GoodVibes roll – it’s positive thinking day! Keep your #GlassHalfFull with this special mug. Get 20% off with promo code BLESSINGS
Really, you could come up with coupon codes, hashtags, and apropos social media posts for any one of the weird holidays included on this list—so many possibilities and sales opportunities!
Let me know what you think by leaving a comment below. I’d love to hear about the weird holiday promotions you decide to run or if you know of any unusual holidays I missed!
