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20 holidays and national days observed around the world. Sorted by how many people have saved them.

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International Cat Day BIGGEST ON AUGUST 8
Animals Cats International

International Cat Day

Of the roughly 600 million cats living among humans, IFAW counts only about 220 million as owned; this worldwide celebration points at the strays as much as the cat on the sofa.

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National Mochi Day
Food observance
National Mochi Day

Make National Mochi Day extra special with delicious homemade mochi recipes, fun activities, and exclusive discounts!

Food Desserts United States
230
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National Frozen Custard Day
Food observance
National Frozen Custard Day

Indulge your sweet tooth this National Frozen Custard Day with delicious treats that everyone is sure to love!

Food Ice Cream United States
207
04
National Bowling Day
Observance
National Bowling Day

Strike up the fun this National Bowling Day - head down to your local bowling alley for a day of laughs and good times!

Sports Individual Sports United States
162
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National Pickleball Day
Observance
National Pickleball Day

Celebrate National Pickleball Day with friends - grab your rackets and head to the court for a fun day of friendly competition!

Sports Individual Sports United States
151
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National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day
Community origin
National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day

Celebrate National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day by surprising your neighbors with some delicious zucchini treats!

Fun Silly United States
140
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National Liam Day
Community Origin
National Liam Day

For everyone named Liam, the record splits by country: nine straight years as America's most-given boys' name, and 68th in England and Wales, where it ranked tenth in 1996.

Names International
137
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National Tarantula Appreciation Day
Observance
National Tarantula Appreciation Day

Don't be afraid to celebrate National Tarantula Appreciation Day - explore the world of arachnids and appreciate their unique beauty!

Animals Reptiles United States
115
09
Dying to Know Day
Awareness day
Dying to Know Day

Dying to Know Day is your chance to talk about death and find out more - join the conversation and explore life's most difficult topic.

Awareness Public Health International
92
10
Happiness Happens Day
Observance
Happiness Happens Day

Make every day a Happiness Happens Day - spread love, positivity, and joy to those around you!

Health Self-Care United States
83
11
Garage Sale Day
Observance
Garage Sale Day

It's Garage Sale Day! Time to hunt for amazing deals and unique treasures, all while supporting your local community!

Lifestyle Organization United States
82
12
Odie Day
Observance
Odie Day

Get ready to party with everyone's favorite orange pup - it's Odie Day and we're celebrating with lots of laughter, mischief, and fun!

Pop Culture Comics United States
59
13
Take a Penny - Leave a Penny Day
Awareness day
Take a Penny - Leave a Penny Day

On Take a Penny/Leave a Penny Day, spread kindness and generosity by paying it forward with spare change. Every penny counts!

Awareness Philanthropy United States
48
14
National Braiders Day
Observance
National Braiders Day

On National Braiders Day, we honor the skilled hands and artistic talents of braiders everywhere! Get ready to rock those beautiful braids.

Careers Creatives United States
36
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Digital Nomad Day
Observance
Digital Nomad Day

Join the global movement and embrace your freedom on Digital Nomad Day! Share your adventures, tips, and hack with fellow digital nomads.

Travel Adventure United States
25
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National CBD Day
Observance
National CBD Day

Celebrate National CBD Day with the best products and deals - discover the power of CBD for natural healing and wellness!

Health Alternative Health United States
25
17
National Dollar Day
Observance
National Dollar Day

Get ready to make every dollar count on National Dollar Day! From budgeting tips to savings hacks, we've got you covered. Let's make it rain (dollars)!

Business Financial Literacy United States
25
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Bonza Bottler Day
Community origin
Bonza Bottler Day

Join the fun and celebrate Bonza Bottler Day! It's once a month extravaganza when the day and the date are the same number. Let's make it count!

Fun Silly United States
17
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National Perler Day
Observance
National Perler Day

Get creative and colorful on National Perler Day with our fun DIY projects and ideas for all ages!

Hobbies Arts & Crafts United States
12
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World Alternative Games
Observance
World Alternative Games

Embrace the different, the unique, the fun at the World Alternative Games! An extraordinary event that breaks the norm in competitive sports.

Sports Extreme Sports Wales
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