Fruitcake Toss Day (January 3)
Some towns literally compete to see who can throw fruitcake the farthest. Revenge on regifting, officially sanctioned.
January
Festival of Sleep Day (January 3)
Created by a sleep disorder organization, this holiday encourages guilt-free naps and better bedtime habits. Productivity can wait.
Chocolate Covered Cherry Day (January 3)
A niche candy with a loyal following. Fans argue over fondant vs liquid centers like it’s a personality trait.
Run It Up the Flagpole Day (Jan 2)
This oddly named holiday is about testing ideas and seeing who bites. It started in the advertising world and somehow stuck.
Science Fiction Day (January 2)
A holiday for time travel fans, alien believers, and anyone who owns too many lightsabers. It’s an excuse to revisit cult classics and hidden gems.
National Buffet Day (January 2)
This celebration embraces excess in the most unapologetic way. Think towering plates, questionable food combos, and zero judgment.
Polar Bear Plunge Day (January 1)
Yes, people actually jump into freezing water for this. It started as a dare and turned into a charity tradition in many coastal towns.
Apple Gifting Day (January 1)
Instead of just giving a card, this day is about sharing apples as small acts of kindness. Some people bake with them, others gift them with handwritten notes.
Weird Holidays in January
January doesn’t have to feel long or boring. Weird holidays in January give you something unexpected to look forward to almost every day, from jumping into freezing water to celebrating bubble wrap and doing absolutely nothing on purpose. Some of these days started as jokes, others came from radio hosts, small towns, or marketing stunts that somehow stuck. Each holiday also includes a free black and white coloring page, so if you like marking the day creatively, there’s something fun to print…