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National Bald is Beautiful Day

Embrace your baldness and rock it with pride on National Bald is Beautiful Day! Celebrate yourself and be confident in who you are.

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September 2026

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

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YEARLY DATESeptember 13

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYStyle

SUBCATEGORYHair

INTRO

Introduction

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September 13 is National Bald is Beautiful Day, a day to celebrate and embrace baldness! This day was created in 2009 to promote acceptance of baldness and to remind people that being bald or having thinning hair does not define who you are as a person. It's a chance for those with alopecia or other hair loss conditions to come together and feel empowered. So if you're bald or going bald, let this be your reminder to love yourself for who you are and join us in celebrating National Bald is Beautiful Day!

TIMELINE

National Bald is Beautiful Day Timeline

Baldie Movement

Positive attitudes towards baldness start blossoming in popular culture, as more individuals begin to embrace their natural looks.

Bald is Beautiful Org.

The non-profit organization Bald is Beautiful, dedicated to empowering women who have lost their hair due to illness, is founded.

First National Bald is Beautiful Day

National Bald is Beautiful Day is celebrated for the first time in the United States.

Mainstream Recognition

Prominent figures and celebrities start publicly embracing their baldness, further pushing the cause into mainstream recognition.

Pandemic Solidarity

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people around the world shaved their heads in solidarity with those unable to get haircuts, inadvertently promoting the bald look.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Bald is Beautiful Day

Rock a bald look

Whether you are already bald or not, take the day to rock a bald look. Shave your head, or style it to celebrate being bald.

DONATE

Donate to cancer research

Raise awareness and donate money to cancer research in honor of Bald is Beautiful Day. This is a great way to help make a difference in the fight against cancer.

CREATE

Create an art project

Gather some friends and create an art project that celebrates being bald. Use paint, markers, or anything else you have available to create something fun and unique.

ORGANIZE

Organize a photoshoot

Gather up all of your bald friends and organize a photoshoot to celebrate Bald is Beautiful Day. Pose for photos, have fun with props and make sure to share your photos on social media for everyone to see!

Go out for dinner

Celebrations don't always have to involve activities - grab some friends and go out for dinner in honor of Bald is Beautiful Day. Make sure it's somewhere that's bald friendly!

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why National Bald is Beautiful Day is Important

It raises awareness

National Bald is Beautiful Day also serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about issues such as discrimination against bald individuals and alopecia research. Through education and information sharing we can break down unfair prejudices and potentially find better treatments for those living with the condition.

It promotes acceptance

National Bald is Beautiful Day helps promote a sense of acceptance and understanding for people living with alopecia or cancer. By recognizing this day, we are showing our support for those who struggle with hair loss due to these conditions and celebrating the beauty in baldness.

It empowers people

By removing the stigma surrounding baldness, National Bald is Beautiful Day helps empower people to feel confident in their own skin and accept themselves as they are. It's a reminder that you don't have to be embarrassed about your appearance - instead you should learn to love yourself regardless of your hair status!