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Bubblegum Day

Pop into fun on Bubblegum Day! Celebrate by blowing bubbles, trying out new flavors, and having sticky, sweet fun with your friends and family!

Friday

February 2027

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEFirst Friday in February

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYCandy

INTRO

Introduction

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Get ready to blow some bubbles and have a blast on Bubblegum Day! This vibrant celebration takes place on the first Friday in February. Bubblegum Day was first initiated as a fun fundraising event in schools, where students were allowed to chew gum in class in exchange for a small donation. Since then, it has rolled out across the globe and become a sugary sweet day to savor. So, pop in your favorite flavor, have a bubble blowing competition, and let's make the most of Bubblegum Day!

TIMELINE

Bubblegum Day Timeline

Invention of Bubblegum

Walter E. Diemer invents the first successful type of bubblegum, called Dubble Bubble, whilst working for Fleer Chewing Gum Company.

Bubblegum Pop Culture

Bubblegum becomes a pop culture phenomenon, influencing fashion, music and even inspiring a genre known as "bubblegum pop".

Bubblegum in Baseball Cards

Bubblegum is regularly included in packs of baseball cards, further cementing its cultural significance and popularity.

First Bubblegum Day

Children's book author Ruth Spiro launches Bubblegum Day as a fun fundraiser where kids can chew gum at school for a small donation.

First Bubblegum Day in Schools

Schools across America celebrate the first Bubblegum Day, raising funds for educational projects and equipment.

Bubblegum Day Goes Global

Bubblegum Day becomes internationally recognized, with celebrations taking place around the globe and contributions made to various charities.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Bubblegum Day

Organize a bubble blowing contest

Challenge friends, family, or coworkers to a bubble blowing contest. See who can blow the largest, smallest, or most bubbles in a certain amount of time.

TRY

Try making your own bubblegum

There are tons of recipes online for homemade bubblegum. You can even experiment with unconventional flavors to make it even more fun and personalized.

Share bubblegum facts

There is an interesting history and lots of fun facts about bubblegum that many don't know. Share these facts on social media or in a fun trivia quiz with friends.

PUT

Put on a bubble blowing show

Aside from just blowing bubbles, there are other tricks to do with gum like snapping, cracking or even bubble inside a bubble. Why not put on a little show demonstrating these tricks?

DONATE

Donate to the original cause

Celebrate Bubblegum Day in its original spirit, by making a small donation to a school or educational cause, just as students did when the day was founded. It's a sweet way to give back while enjoying the day.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love Bubblegum Day

It promotes charity and giving

Bubblegum Day originated as a means of raising funds for schools, so it has a charitable bent to its fun facade. This serves as an opportunity to make a positive difference in the community by donating to educational causes, merging joy and charity in a unique way.

It's a day of fun and nostalgia

Bubblegum Day is not just for kids! It allows adults to indulge in some innocent, childish fun and revisit memories of childhood. It's a simple yet effective way to add a touch of joy to the day.

It encourages creativity

Whether it's joining a bubble blowing competition or trying out different bubblegum recipes, Bubblegum Day invokes a spirit of creativity and discovery. And for added fun, you can learn interesting bubble gum facts or tricks to impress those around you!