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Lips Appreciation Day

A fun observance on March 16 appreciating lips as an expressive facial feature, emphasizing lip care, their sensitivity, and their roles in smiling, kissing, eating, and communication.

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March 2027

Last updated February 26, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEMarch 16

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYStyle

SUBCATEGORYMakeup

ORIGIN

Individual Initiative

FOUNDING ENTITY

Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat Holidays

FIRST OBSERVED

Not documented

HOW THE HOLIDAY CAME TO BE

Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat Holidays created the observance as one of their whimsical holidays starting in the late 1980s. The exact year of first establishment is unknown, but it appears on their official website listed under March 16.

Institutional Recordvia wellcat.com

INTRO

Introduction

PHOTO

Get ready to pucker up and celebrate Lips Appreciation Day on March 16! This unique holiday may not be as well-known as other appreciation days, but it's the perfect opportunity to show some love to one of our most important features – our lips! Did you know that lips are made up of sensitive skin tissue and have a high concentration of nerve endings? They also play a crucial role in communication, facial expressions, and of course, kissing. So let's give our lips some extra love and care on this special day!

TIMELINE

Lips Appreciation Day Timeline

Early Lip Care

Ancient Sumerians invent the first known form of lip color, an important early step in lips appreciation.

Lip Fashion in Europe

Women started to accentuate their lips more prominently in Europe, with Queen Elizabeth I popularizing the trend of a stark white face and strawberry red lips.

Commercial Lipstick Production

French perfumers begun to manufacture lipstick commercially, introducing it to a wider audience and further emphasizing the importance of lips.

First Metal Lipstick Tube

Maurice Levy invents the first metal lipstick tube, revolutionizing the way lip color was applied and carried.

Lipstick Becomes Ubiquitous

Lipstick became an integral part of women's cosmetics, and every movie actress was seen with painted lips on-screen.

Lips Appreciation Day Establishment

The holiday Lips Appreciation Day was officially established, giving newfound recognition and celebration to this essential feature of our anatomy.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Lips Appreciation Day

Wear your favorite lipstick

Show your appreciation for lips by wearing your favorite lipstick or lip gloss. Experiment with different colors and styles to show off your unique personality.

TRY

Try a new lip product

Celebrate Lips Appreciation Day by trying out a new lip product, whether it's a lip balm, lip scrub, or lip stain. This is a great opportunity to discover new favorites and add them to your beauty routine.

PUCKER

Pucker up for a kissing booth

Set up a kissing booth with your friends and family and spread the love on Lips Appreciation Day. Donate any money collected to a charity that supports lip health or cleft palate awareness.

HOST

Host a lip-themed party

Gather your friends and family for a lip-themed party. Decorate with lip-shaped balloons and serve lip-shaped cookies and candies. You can even have a contest for the best lip-themed outfit or makeup look.

TAKE

Take care of your lips

Show appreciation for your own lips by taking care of them. Exfoliate, moisturize, and protect them from the sun. Celebrate Lips Appreciation Day by giving your lips some extra love and care.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love Lips Appreciation Day

Provides an excuse to try new lip products

Lips Appreciation Day is the perfect opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and experiment with new lip products. Why not try a bold lipstick color or a fun lip gloss? You may discover your new go-to lip product and add some excitement to your makeup routine.

Celebrates the importance of expressing yourself

Lips Appreciation Day is a celebration of one of the most important tools we have for self-expression. Whether it's through speaking, singing, or kissing our loved ones, our lips are an integral part of how we communicate and connect with others.

Promotes self-care and pampering

On Lips Appreciation Day, take some time to appreciate and pamper your lips. This could include using lip scrubs, moisturizers, or even treating yourself to a fancy lipstick. It's a great reminder to prioritize taking care of ourselves and indulging in some self-care.