Fantasy & Folklore
Holidays
Unicorns, dragons, fairies, mermaids, and the storybook crew from Alice to Mad Hatter to Mother Goose.
January
2 holidays
Appreciate a Dragon Day
Around 1260 the Golden Legend, one of the most read books of the late Middle Ages, fixed the dragon as the monster Saint George kills. This is the day for appreciating one instead.
Brew a Potion Day
Get ready to unleash your inner witch or wizard on Brew a Potion Day - brew up some magical concoctions and cast spells with friends!
February
2 holidays
St. Skeletor’s Day
Get ready for a spooky and fun-filled St. Skeletor's Day with creepy decorations, bone-chilling games, and delicious treats! Don't miss out on the frightful festivities.
Tell a Fairy Tale Day
Make your fairy tale fantasies come true with Tell a Fairy Tale Day - let your imagination run wild and explore a world of magical stories!
March
2 holidays
Gryffindor Pride Day
A fan-kept day for the loudest house in the books, set on a date the franchise never scheduled: Pottermore's own house pride days fell in autumn and spring, never March.
Mermaid Day
A fun observance on March 29 celebrating mythical mermaids and merfolk from folklore, literature, film, and pop culture.
April
6 holidays
First Contact Day
Celebrate First Contact Day - a day to honor the first peaceful encounter between humans and aliens. Make this day special with activities and events!
National Unicorn Day
The first unicorn on record had a horn white at the base, black in the middle and crimson at the tip, and drinking from it was said to leave a person immune to poison. The day is for that unicorn.
National Chicken Little Awareness Day
Don't be a chicken - spread awareness about National Chicken Little Awareness Day and stand up against fear-mongering!
National Velociraptor Awareness Day
The famous sickle claw did not slash. Biomechanics says it pinned prey and gripped, the way a hawk holds a rabbit, and April 18 exists to swap the movie animal for the feathered, solo hunter the fossils describe.
Slay a Dragon Day
On Slay a Dragon Day, channel your inner warrior and conquer any challenges that come your way - no dragon is too big to defeat!
Eeyore’s Birthday
Join in the festivities as we celebrate Eeyore's Birthday, with heaps of fun, laughter and a touch of nostalgia from our favorite donkey!
May
3 holidays
National Mother Goose Day
Celebrate National Mother Goose Day with your family - share the timeless tales of nursery rhymes and make lasting memories!
National Kiss A Frog Day
Kiss a frog and find your happily-ever-after on National Kiss A Frog Day
World Dracula Day
Sink your teeth into the spooky fun of World Dracula Day - dress up, watch classic horror films, and embrace your inner vampire!
August
3 holidays
Green Man Festival
Get ready to immerse yourself in a weekend of music, arts, and nature at the Green Man Festival - an experience you won't want to miss!
National Tooth Fairy Day
Celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day with a sparkly surprise! Make this day extra special for your little one with a fun tooth fairy-themed activity.
Folklore Day
Get ready to celebrate Folklore Day by embracing the rich and colorful tales of our past - from mythical creatures to ancient traditions, there's something for everyone!
