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30 Upcoming National Days We Are Excited About

Who said that you can't celebrate every single day of the year?

Asaad Khattab
Apr 25, 2016
Eastern Kentucky University
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30 Upcoming National Days We Are Excited About
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By the end of this article, you will have something to celebrate about every day for the rest of the year! First things first, just in case you’ve never visited the National Day Calendar website, then please check it out and add it to your favorites. They literally have a day for almost anything you can think of. This includes official and unofficial days. If you notice that you missed one of the events during the previous months, don’t fret! There are plenty of events ahead of us yet to come. And hey! There is always next year. Make sure you keep a wide-open eye on perks that restaurants and stores offer during those days. For example, a free ice cream cone from Dairy Queen or a free pancake from IHOP!
Mark your calendars, folks...

MAY

1. National Lemonade Day

Make this day a special one for the youth by helping them set up a lemonade stand. Lemonade, lemonade in the shade!


2. Mother's Day and National Have a Coke Day

Please give your mom a call, send her a gift, and tell her how much you love her. If you stop for a visit, Share a Coke with her even if her name isn't on the bottle.


3. National Hamburger Day

4. National Memorial Day

"This day is in honor and remembrance of all men and woman who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces." NationalDayCalender.com
Check with your university to see if it will close for Memorial Day during the summer session.


June

5. National Doughnut Day

This is one of two doughnut days. I always get my free donut from Krispy Kreme. Sometimes, before leaving I stop at the drive-through to get another free one. It may not be ethical, but it is only once a year.


6. Father's Day

Thank you your help and support, Dad!


7. National Leave the Office Early Day

Note: this is an "unofficial" day. Let your manager know ahead of time if you need to leave early to celebrate this day.


July

8. Independence Day! July the Fourth. Celebrate your independence by attending a firework show, carnival, parade, etc.

9. National Fried Chicken Day


August

10. National Relaxation Day


11. National Women's Equality Day

Women were granted the right to vote on August 26, 1920.



12. National Dog Day is also on August 26.

Let's not forget our special pet. “A dog is man’s best friend."



September

13. National Wildlife Day


14. National Coffee Day

This is a good day for coffee connoisseurs. Not all coffee shops participate on this day, but McDonald's does offer free McCafe coffee all week long during that time.


October

15. National Child Health Day

16. National Make a Difference Day

17. National Caramel Apple Day


18. Halloween



November

19. National Nachos Day

20. Thanksgiving Day

21. Black Friday



December

This is my favorite month!

22. National Pie Day

23. National Cookie Day


24. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day


25. National Brownie Day


26. Nobel Prize Day




27. Christmas



28. National Candy Cane Day


29. National Fruitcake Day


30. New Year's Eve


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