Fight Procrastination Day
Set your alarm for earlier, make your to-do list in advance, and prepare to actually tackle some of those pesky things you’ve been procrastinating for so long.
National Garage Sale Day
De-clutter your garage, yard, and house by hosting a garage or yard sale to get rid of all your unneeded items, and hopefully get a little money in return.
National One-Hit Wonder Day
Put together a playlist of your favorite one-hit wonders, those songs that pervade our lives while their artists are otherwise unknown or unpopular.
National Tell A Joke Day
Bringing smiles with witty punchlines and hilarious anecdotes, telling a good joke is a delightful art that turns ordinary moments into bursts of laughter and camaraderie.
National Fishing Month
Relaxing, meditative, and practical, fishing is an ideal hobby for many. Get out on the water with some bait and a fishing line, and catch yourself dinner.
Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day
Take some time to research the many varied and unique instruments in the world, and consider picking up an uncommon instrument yourself to expand your horizons.
Paperback Book Day
Curl up with your favorite paperback, or dive into a new world between those soft, portable pages and take some time away from the hectic real world.
National Hammock Day
Relaxation suspended in mid-air. Perfect for daydreaming and reading, while listening to the rustling of leaves and feeling a cool breeze.
National Caviar Day
Caviar can be expensive, but for one day indulge in the delicacy. Varieties from some fish are cheaper than others, so shop around and try it out.
Pandemonium Day
Free yourself from the stuffiness of orderly life, and let pandemonium reign. Wear what you want, eat what you want, and don’t do anything because you think you “should”.
National Meteor Watch Day
Host a meteor-watching party with friends or family, or simply lie outside at night and see if you can spot a falling meteor. Grab a telescope to get a better look.
National Camera Day
Dust off an old digital camera, buy a disposable camera, or just fire up your smartphone and snap some pictures of your day to keep those memories forever.
World Goth Day
Dig out that thick black eyeliner and safety-pin-riddled pants and let your inner goth out for a day. If you don’t feel like dressing the part, explore Gothic media.
Chimborazo Day
Climb a hill or mountain, or set yourself a metaphorical “mountain” goal to honor the tallest mountain the world as measured from the Earth’s core, Chimborazo.
Learn About Composting Day
Start a composting pile or get a composting bin and start making your own rich, fertile soil while getting rid of nasty food waste in a sustainable way.
National May Ray Day
Go outside, plan a picnic, and break out the shorts or summer dresses to usher in the warm rays of May sunshine, flowers, and fresh outdoors air.
International Dance Day
Sign up for a dance class, gather some friends around a speaker, learn a new dance from a Youtube tutorial…or even just binge-watch World of Dance.
National High Five Day
Give a high five to everyone, and let them know their accomplishments don’t go unnoticed. Whether your friend got a promotion or made a basket—high five!
National Look Up at the Sky Day
Slow down, take a deep breath, and take a moment to look up at the sky and appreciate the small beauties in an otherwise hectic, fast-paced, sometimes ugly life.
Walk to Work Day
Good for your physical health, good for your mental health, good for the planet. Take some extra time in the morning to walk to work and reap all these benefits.
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National Eggnog Day
Gather round the fire and sip on a creamy, frothy festive classic, seasoned with cinnamon or mixed with alcohol for an extra punch.
National Champagne Day
Pop open a bottle of bubbly to add some sparkle to your day or organize a tasting event to sample different French brands and fruity flavors.
National Bobblehead Day
Those fun, oversized head-bobbing collectibles that make any shelf or desk instantly more entertaining with their quirky, caricatured charm.