Strange, Quirky & Weird Holidays Calendar You Never Knew Existed!
Celebrate these strange, quirky & weird holidays you’ve never heard of – there’s one for every day of the year! Comes with a free printable too.
Have you ever wondered what weird and strange holidays there are?
One of the best things about homeschooling is that we get to choose what we do! And that means making each special day exciting and fun. Knowing what the strange holidays are certainly helps with that!
So we did some research and found some crazy, quirky and fun holidays for every single day of the year!
Some of them are food-based, while others are perfect for doing activities and crafts. And let’s not forget about the animal days like the cat day too!
Read to the end of this guide to download your free weird and strange holidays PDF so you can put it on your fridge, use it for school or anything else!
You can even use this printable calendar for kids and add your favorite weird holidays to it so your children can have their own unique calendar.
January
- Apple Gifting Day
- National Buffet Day
- Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
- National Spaghetti Day
- National Whipped Cream Day
- National Shortbread Day
- National Bobblehead Day
- Bubble Bath Day
- National Apricot Day
- Houseplant Appreciation Day
- National Hot Toddy Day
- International Kiss a Ginger Day
- National Rubber Ducky Day
- National Dress Up Your Pet Day
- National Strawberry Ice Cream Day
- International Hot/Spicy Food Day
- Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day
- National Gourmet Coffee Day
- National Popcorn Day
- National Cheese Lovers Day
- National Hugging Day
- National Polka Dot Day
- National Pie Day
- National Peanut Butter Day
- National Opposite Day
- National Peanut Brittle Day
- National Chocolate Cake Day
- National Blueberry Pancake Day
- National Puzzle Day
- Bubblewrap Appreciation Day
- National Hot Chocolate Day
February
- Freedom Day
- Hedgehog Day
- Carrot Cake Day
- Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
- World Nutella Day
- Frozen Yogurt Day
- Rose Day
- National Kite Flying Day
- National Bagel Day
- National Flannel Day
- Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
- National Lost Penny Day
- National Tortellini Day
- National Have a Heart Day
- National Gumdrop Day
- National Almond Day
- Random Acts of Kindness Day
- National Battery Day
- International Tug-of-War Day
- National Love Your Pet Day
- National Sticky Bun Day
- Be Humble Day
- International Dog Biscuit Day
- World Bartender Day
- National Clam Chowder Day
- National Personal Chef Day
- International Polar Bear Day
- International Pancake Day
- Floral Arrangement Day
March
- World Compliment Day
- National Banana Cream Pie Day
- National Doodle Day
- Hug a GI Day
- Sock Monkey Day
- National Oreo Cookie Day
- National Cereal Day
- National No Socks Day
- Popcorn Lovers Day
- International Day of Awesomeness
- National Fanny Pack Day
- National Plant a Flower Day
- National Jewel Day
- National Potato Chip Day
- Ides of March
- Lips Appreciation Day
- World Sleep Day
- National Corndog Day
- National Poultry Day
- Alien Abduction Day
- National Teenager Day
- National Goof Off Day
- National Puppy Day
- National Cheesesteak Day
- International Waffle Day
- Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
- National Joe Day
- National Hot Tub Day
- National Lemon Chiffon Day
- Pencil Day
- Dance Marathon Day
April
- International Pillow Fight Day
- National PB&J Day
- International Carrot Day
- National Deep Dish Pizza Day
- National Twinkie Day
- National No Housework Day
- Step Into the Spotlight Day
- National Name Yourself Day
- International Safety Pin Day
- National Pet Day
- National Grilled Cheese Day
- Scrabble Day
- World Party Day
- Moment of Laughter Day
- World Circus Day
- Go Fly a Kite Day
- Haiku Poetry Day
- Velociraptor Awareness Day
- National Garlic Day
- National Cheese Fries Day
- Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day
- National Jelly Bean Day
- National Picnic Day
- National Pigs in a Blanket Day
- National Mani-Pedi Day
- Hug a Friend Day
- Morse Code Day
- National Blueberry Pie Day
- International Dance Day
- International Jazz Day
May
- Global Love Day
- Take a Baby to Lunch Day
- Great American Grump Out
- National Orange Juice Day
- International Space Day
- International No Diet Day
- Lemonade Day
- National Have a Coke Day
- Lost Sock Remembrance Day
- National Shrimp Day
- Eat What You Want Day
- International Nurses Day
- Brunch for Lunch Day
- Dance Like a Chicken Day
- International Day of Families
- National Love a Tree Day
- National Walnut Day
- I Love Reese’s Day
- National Pizza Party Day
- Be a Millionaire Day
- World Baking Day
- Sherlock Holmes Day
- Lucky Penny Day
- International Tiara Day
- National Wine Day
- National Cherry Dessert Day
- International Jazz Day
- International Hamburger Day
- National Biscuit Day
- National Mint Julep Day
- National Macaroon Day
June
- Say Something Nice Day
- National Donut Day
- Love Conquers All Day
- National Cheese Day
- Hot Air Balloon Day
- Drive-In Movie Day
- Chocolate Ice Cream Day
- Best Friends Day
- Donald Duck Day
- World Gin Day
- Corn on the Cob Day
- Magic Day
- World Pet Memorial Day
- International Bath Day
- National Lobster Day
- Wish Fulfillment Day
- National Apple Strudel Day
- International Picnic Day
- National Pets in Film Day
- Daylight Appreciation Day
- National Selfie Day
- National Onion Rings
- Take Your Dog to Work Day
- World UFO Day
- America’s Kids Day
- National Chocolate Pudding Day
- National Onion Day
- INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY
- National Handshake Day
- Social Media Day
July
- Early Bird Day
- I Forgot Day
- National Eat Beans Day
- National BBQ Day
- National Bikini Day
- International Kissing Day
- Chocolate Day
- National Ice Cream Sundae Day
- National Sugar Cookie Day
- National Pina Colada Day
- Cheer Up the Lonely Day
- Simplicity Day
- National French Fries Day
- Pandemonium Day
- Gummy Worm Day
- World Snake Day
- World Emoji Day
- Women’s Dive Day
- National Hot Dog Day
- Nap Day
- National Junk Food Day
- Summer Leisure Day
- National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
- Amelia Earheart Day
- National Chili Dog Day
- All or Nothing Day
- National Chili Dog Day
- Walk on Stilts Day
- National Dance Day
- International Day of Friendship (also National Cheesecake Day)
- National Cotton Candy Day
August
- National Night Out
- National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
- National Watermelon Sale
- National Chocolate Chip Day
- National Mustard Day
- International Forgiveness Day
- Beach Party Day
- International Cat Day
- National Hand Holding Day
- National Lazy Day
- Play in the Sand Day
- World Elephant Day
- National Filet Mignon Day
- National Creamsicle Day
- National Relaxation Day
- National Tell a Joke Day
- Baby Boomers Recognition Day
- Bad Poetry Day
- National Potato Day
- National Bacon Lovers Day
- Cupcake Day
- National Be An Angel Day
- National Spongecake Day
- Iconic American Restuarants Day
- National Banana Split Day
- Women’s Equality Day
- Kiss Me Day
- Race Your Mouse Day
- Lemon Juice Day
- National Toasted Marshmallows Day
- Eat Outside Day
September
- Wear Teal Day
- International Bacon Day
- National Skyscraper Day
- Eat an Extra Dessert Day
- National Be Late for Something Day
- Read a Book Day
- National Salami Day
- National Pledge of Allegiance Day
- National Teddy Bear Day
- Sewing Machine Day
- National Hot Cross Buns Day
- National Chocolate Milkshake Day
- Fortune Cookie Day
- National Coloring Day
- National Linguine Day
- National Guacamole Day
- National Women’s Friendship Day
- National Cheeseburger Day
- Talk Like a Pirate Day
- National Gibberish Day
- World Gratitude Day
- Love Note Day
- Great American Pot Pie Day
- Bluebird of Happiness Day
- National Cooking Day
- National Pancake Day
- Crush a Can Day
- National Good Neighbor Day
- Confucius Day
- International Lace Day
October
- World Vegetarian Day
- Name Your Car Day
- Look at the Leaves Day
- National Taco Day
- Do Something Nice Day
- National Noodle Day
- National Flower Day
- World Octopus Day
- Moldy Cheese Day
- National Tuxedo Day
- It’s My Party Day
- World Sight Day
- International Suit Up Day
- National Dessert Day
- I Love Lucy Day
- World Food Day
- National Pasta Day
- National Chocolate Cupcake Day
- National Seafood Bisque Day
- International Chef’s Day
- International Day of the Nacho
- National Nut Day
- National iPod Day
- National Bologna Day
- World Opera Day
- Worldwide Howl at the Moon Day
- National Breadstick Day
- Plush Animal Day
- International Internet Day
- National Candy Corn Day
- Carve a Pumpkin Day
November
- National Deep Fried Clams Day
- Plan Your Epitaph Day
- National Sandwich Day
- Nationa Candy Day
- Guy Fawkes Day
- Hug a Bear Day
- Cook Something Bold Day
- World Freedom Day
- National Vanilla Cupcake Day
- National French Dip Day
- World Origami Day
- World Kindness Day
- Marooned Without a Compass Day
- National Pickle Day
- National Bundt Day
- National Fast Food Day
- Homemade Bread Day
- International Games Day
- Mother Goose Parade Day
- Absurdity Day
- World Television Day
- Go For a Ride Day
- Eat a Cranberry Day
- National Day of Listening
- National Parfait Day
- National Cake Day
- Turtle Adoption Day
- National French Toast Day
- Square Dance Day
- National Mason Jar Day
December
- Eat a Red Apple Day
- National Fritters Day
- National Roof Over Your Head Day
- National Kitten Day
- Bathtub Party Day
- Mitten Tree Day
- National Cotton Candy Day
- National Brownie Day
- National Pastry Day
- Worldwide Candle Lighting Day
- National Noodle Ring Day
- Gingerbread House Day
- National Cocoa Day
- Roast Chestnuts Day
- Bill of Rights Day
- Chocolate Covered Everything Day
- National Maple Syrup Day
- Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day
- Look for an Evergreen Day
- Go Caroling Day
- Don’t Make Your Bed Day
- National Cookie Exchange Day
- Festivus
- National Egg Nog Day
- National Pumpkin Pie Day
- National Candy Cane Day
- National Fruitcake Day
- Call a Friend Day
- Tick Tock Day
- No Interruptions Day
- Make Up Your Mind Day
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Yes, they are the same every year. 🙂 If you find any are wrong for any reason, please let me know!
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