251 saved#699 of 6,224

National Dress Day

A cultural observance on March 6 celebrating dresses and the special memories and confidence they bring to important life moments.

Saturday

March 2027

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

Have an update or spot an error?

YEARLY DATEMarch 6

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYStyle

SUBCATEGORYFashion

ORIGIN

Individual Initiative

FOUNDING ENTITY

ASHLEYlauren (Ashley Lauren Kerr)

FIRST OBSERVED

2016

HOW THE HOLIDAY CAME TO BE

Fashion designer Ashley Lauren Kerr, through her brand ASHLEYlauren, founded National Dress Day to honor the role dresses play in celebrating significant life moments. The Registrar at National Day Calendar officially declared the day in October 2016, with the inaugural public observance on March 6, 2017.

Institutional Recordvia nationaldaycalendar.com

INTRO

Introduction

PHOTO

Get ready to show off your style on National Dress Day on March 6! This day was first celebrated in 2018 as a way to celebrate fashion, diversity and individuality. Whether you prefer dresses made of leather, lace or silk, this is the perfect occasion for everyone to express themselves through their wardrobe choices. So get creative and have fun with it – there's no wrong way to dress up for National Dress Day!

TIMELINE

National Dress Day Timeline

Introduction of Sewing Machine

The industrial revolution made clothing production faster through the invention of the sewing machine, increasing variety in dress styles.

Rise of Couture Fashion

Couture fashion houses in Paris began influencing global dress styles, signalling the birth of the modern fashion industry.

"Flapper" Dress Style Emerges

The iconic "flapper" dress style characterized by dropped waists and raised hemlines took center stage during the Roaring 20s.

Mod Fashion Peaks

The 1960s marked the peak of Mod fashion, with the mini dress becoming a defining symbol of the era.

Fast Fashion Influence

Fast fashion retailers like H&M and Zara began to dominate, enabling fashion trends to change rapidly and cheaply.

First National Dress Day

National Dress Day was first celebrated in 2018, inviting people to express their individuality and celebrate diverse dress styles.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Dress Day

Wear a dress you've never worn before.

Dig out that dress from the back of your closet that you've been meaning to wear but never quite had the chance. Now is the time!

THROW

Throw a dress themed party.

Gather your friends and family and celebrate National Dress Day with a themed party. Make sure everyone wears their favorite dress and have fun with it!

Go shopping for dresses.

Take a trip to the mall or browse online stores for new dresses. Buy something special for yourself to wear on National Dress Day and make sure you show it off!

VISIT

Visit a museum.

Many museums have collections of historic dresses, so take a trip to your local museum or one in another city and check out all the different styles of dresses throughout history.

CREATE

Create an outfit collage.

Put together an outfit collage of all your favorite dresses, whether they are currently in your closet or on the wishlist in your head. Get creative and make something fun!

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Dress Day

Dresses are easy to wear

We all know how difficult it can be to find something that looks stylish but still feels comfortable at the same time. Dresses offer an easy solution – they require minimal fuss when it comes to styling and provide maximum comfort. All you need to do is slip one on and you're ready to face the world!

Dresses are stylish

Dresses are a timeless wardrobe staple that can easily be dressed up or down for any occasion. From the casual t-shirt dress to evening maxis, there is a dress for every situation that is both comfortable and fashionable.

Dresses make you feel confident

There's nothing quite like feeling confident and put together - it gives you the extra motivation to tackle your day head on! And wearing a well-fitting dress can help you achieve just that. It allows you to show off your figure while also achieving that effortless chic look.

Related holidays

TUE

Jun 2026

Style

Wear a Dress Day

Put on your favorite dress and embrace your femininity on Wear a Dress Day!

National Skirt Day

A fun observance on March 10 celebrating the versatility, history, and enduring popularity of skirts as a fashion garment worn across genders and cultures for thousands of years.

125Read

WED

Jun 2026