February 5

National Fart Day

Let's all let loose and embrace the silliness of National Fart Day. Get ready for a day filled with laughter, pranks, and funny noises!

Yearly Date

February 5

Observed in

United States

Introduction

Get ready to let out a big "phew!" and celebrate National Fart Day on February 5th! This hilariously unconventional holiday was created to embrace the natural bodily function of farting. Did you know that the average person farts about 14 times a day? Farting is also known by many names such as flatulence, passing gas, or breaking wind. While it may not be the most glamorous topic, this day reminds us to laugh at ourselves and find humor in the everyday things. So go ahead, embrace your inner goofball and join in on the fart-filled fun!

National Fart Day Timeline

1600s

Gabriel Naude's Fart Treatise

French doctor Gabriel Naude wrote a treatise devoted to farts, discussing its scientific and humorous aspects, in the 17th century.

1781

Benjamin Franklin's Fart Essay

Founding Father Benjamin Franklin penned a humorous essay titled "Fart Proudly," encouraging scientific research on making farts smell better.

1800s

Le Petomane Performance

French entertainer Joseph Pujol, dubbed "Le Petomane," achieved fame for his ability to control his flatulence, performing in Paris during the late 19th century.

1957

Fart Jokes on TV

"The Ed Sullivan Show" generated controversy and laughter by airing one of the first televised fart jokes, presented by puppet Topo Gigio.

2001

Fart-Tracking Pill Invention

Scientists developed a pill to track farts through the human body. This innovation brought a new scientific perspective towards this natural bodily function.

2014

Establishment of National Fart Day

National Fart Day was established to celebrate and bring humor to this natural, albeit often embarrassing, human bodily function.

How to Celebrate National Fart Day

1 Host a fart-themed party

Invite your friends over for a fart-themed party! Decorate with fart jokes and puns, serve foods that are known to cause gas, and play games like "Name That Fart" or "Who Farted?"

2 Create a fart-inspired art piece

Get creative and make an art piece inspired by farts! This could be a painting, sculpture, or even just a funny meme. Share it on social media using the hashtag #NationalFartDay.

3 Go on a fart scavenger hunt

Create a list of different types of farts (e.g. silent but deadly, squeaker, cheek flapper) and go on a scavenger hunt with your friends to see who can find and replicate the most farts.

4 Watch a fart-themed movie

Gather some snacks and friends and have a movie night featuring fart-themed films like "Blazing Saddles," "The Nutty Professor," or "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery."

5 Donate to a charity that supports digestive health

Use this day to give back by donating to a charity that supports digestive health and research, such as the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation or the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders.

Why We Love National Fart Day

It's a silly and fun holiday

National Fart Day may not be the most conventional holiday, but it's definitely a lighthearted and humorous one. It's a day to let loose and laugh at something that is typically considered embarrassing or taboo.

Everyone farts

No matter who you are or where you come from, farting is a natural bodily function that everyone experiences. So why not embrace it and celebrate it on National Fart Day? It's a reminder that we're all human and have quirks that make us unique!

It brings people together

National Fart Day can be a hilarious bonding experience with friends and family. Whether it's sharing funny stories or trying out different fart noises, it's a day to let go of any inhibitions and just laugh together.